Dear Advocates: (sponsorship) 2010 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

January 8th, 2009:
Dear advocates,

We are now accepting applications for the Advocates Partnership Program at the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, March 24-28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Advocates Partnership Program aims to foster new connections among members of the genetics community. Highlights for participants include engaging in thought-provoking discussions about clinical genetics and informatics, and attending exclusive daily briefings with ACMG staff and professionals working in your area of interest. The ACMG preliminary meeting schedule is available at http://www.acmgmeeting.net/schedule.php

Acceptance into the Advocates Partnership Program includes waived full registration to the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. Furthermore, participants will be reimbursed for up to $250 for transportation, hotel accommodations, or airfare.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in the field of clinical genetics. Individuals who hold ACMG membership or those who could be a potential candidate for membership are not eligible to apply for the Advocates Partnership Program.

To apply, please download the application form from http://www.geneticalliance.org/advocates.opportunities.

Please return it to tmurza@geneticalliance.org no later than Friday, February 5, 2010.
Priority will be given to individuals who previously have not participated in the Advocates Partnership Program.

Please forward this message to your friends and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana Murza at tmurza@geneticalliance.org or (202) 966-5557 ext. 205. We look forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Genetic Alliance