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Please join us for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) 23rd Annual Scientific Conference. This year’s conference will be held Thursday through Sunday, September 22-25, 2022. We are excited to be returning to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida, the same venue as last year. The facility is centrally located, with easy access to the airport and all of Orlando’s attractions.

We are looking forward to bringing the ILADS community together again after our extended time apart. We are excited to welcome you in Orlando and provide a fantastic conference experience. Consider bringing your family to make it a vacation. The resort is just a 10 minute drive from world famous theme parks and our hotel rate is valid three days before and after the meeting (pending availability).

The mission of ILADS is to educate healthcare professionals about the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases. This event is intended for medical professionals including MDs, DOs, NDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, LCSWs, DCs, psychologists, and other medical professionals assisting Lyme and related disease patients.

New Format for 2022

With so much to catch up on and relationships to rekindle, we are changing up the format of this year’s conference to give you more free time to connect with colleagues. We will have an extended break during lunch to allow attendees to network, meet with exhibitors or just relax by the pool and enjoy the hotel amenities. Programming will take place in the mornings with an extended break around the noon lunch hour. It will resume later in the afternoon and run until early evening. On Sunday, our program will end at noon to accommodate your travel schedule.

Conference Program

Thursday, September 22

Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals: This one-day program is for medical professionals new to VBI diagnosis and treatment and for those veterans who want to brush up on their basics. It is the preliminary step for the ILADEF Physician Training Program. 

Click here to view the Fundamentals schedule.

Thursday, September 22-Sunday, September 25

• Plenary Sessions
• Breakfast Chats
• Poster Sessions
• Exhibitor Trade Show
• Annual Members’ Meeting Luncheon
• Case Study presentations and open mic discussions

Click here to view the Scientific Conference schedule.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals

The AAFP has reviewed Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals (2022) and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 09/22/2022 to 09/22/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

AMA/AAFP Equivalency
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

Stay tuned for more updates on CME.

Financial Assistance

A number of grants are available for conference attendees. Please complete the online application so we can determine if you qualify. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so submit your application as early as possible. If approved, grant funding will be awarded after the conference. You must register and pay in advance and you will be reimbursed after the conference. Learn more and apply for grants.

Exhibitors

More than 50 exhibitors will be on-site from Thursday morning through Saturday, showcasing products and services relevant to medical professionals who treat tick-borne diseases. Click here to view exhibitors.

Venue

The Hyatt Grand Cypress Orlando is a resort hotel set on over a thousand acres. It touts  multiple swimming pools, one with a waterfall, putt putt, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, tennis, fitness center, a plethora of water activities for the entire family. There is a spa on site:  https://www.marilynmonroespas.com/pages/grand-cypress-orlando

The famous Orlando theme parks are a short drive from the hotel.

Abstract Submissions

Speaking opportunities are now closed. If you are interested in submitting an abstract to present a poster, please complete the abstract submission form.

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