EBCOG 2012, 9 –12 May, Tallinn, Estonia

ebcog2012@ics.dk

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CALL FOR PAPERSOrganised by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Welcome to EBCOG 2012, 9-12 May, Tallinn, Estonia

The 2012 European international Congress for obstetricians and gynaecologists will be held in May in wonderful Tallinn, Estonia.

The Scientific Programme Committee has been working diligently and has compiled an exciting scientific programme that includes sessions arranged by all major European specialist societies.

Hands-on training and courses have long been key elements in EBCOG Congresses and they will be even more prominent in 2012. On each Congress day morning sessions will be devoted to hands-on training and courses. Later in the day there will be plenaries and keynote lectures by the greatest authorities in Europe; and exciting original research will be presented, either as oral presentations or as e-posters. For the e-pos-ters there will be poster discussion sessions like in Antwerpen, where they were much appreciated in the evaluations.

In order to facilitate Congress participation and accommodate delegate´s wishes to tailor individual sche-dules, the Congress Management Committee has reduced all Congress registration fees and combined this with the introduction of a fee for training and courses. This concept has worked well in other organizations; we are looking forward to seeing it work for EBCOG in Tallinn.

The conference centre is state-of-the-art, all electronic, and internet is free and universally available - like everywhere else in modern Estonia.

Tallinn is European Culture Capital in 2011 and the music and culture outpour will continue into 2012. Tal-linn is a beautiful and very lively city and the visit will be first for many of us. Please come and join us for the 2012 EBCOG Congress 9-12 May in Estonia – Europe but still exotic.

Helle KarroPresident of the Estonian Gynaecologist´s Society

Peter HornnesPresident of EBCOG

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ORGANISATION

Congress Presidents

Prof. Peter HornnesProf. Helle Karro

Congress Management Committee

Prof. Peter HornnesProf. Chiara BenedettoDr. Johan Van WiemeerschProf. Alan CameronProf. Wolfgang HolzgreveProf. Helle KarroDr. Karen Rose

EBCOG Scientific Committee

Prof. Klaus Vetter, ChairProf. Helle KarroProf. Chiara BenedettoProf. Linda Cardozo Prof. Alexandros RodolakisProf. Basil TarlatzisProf. Gerard VisserDr. Mikulas Redecha

National Congress Committee

Prof. Helle KarroDr. Kai HaldreDr. Made LaanpereDr. Reet LindströmAsst. Prof. Kadri MattDr. Kai PartDr. Maike ParveDr. Liina RajasaluDr. Senior lecturer Kristiina RullDr. Ivo SaarmaProf. Andres SalumetsDr. Lee TammemäeDr. Katrin TäärDr. Kadri-Liina VahulaDr. Researcher Piret VeerusProf. Dace Rezeberga (Latvia)Prof. Ruta Nadiauskiene (Lithuania)

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President EBCOG & SectionProf. Peter Hornnes

Secretary-General Prof. Chiara Benedetto

Vice-PresidentDr. Johan Van Wiemeersch

TreasurerProf. Wolfgang Holzgreve

EBCOG Executive MembersDr. Rolf Kirschner Prof. Juha MäkinenProf. Ioannis E. MessinisProf. Attila PálProf. Allan Templeton

Chair of Standing Committee on Training and AssessmentProf. Klaus Vetter

Chair of the Standing Committee on Training Recognition and Subspecialist Sub-CommitteeProf. Juriy Wladimiroff

Chair of the Working Group on E-Learning and TelemedicineProf. Juha Mäkinen

Chair of the Working Group on StandardsDr. Tahir Mahmood

Liaison with FIGOProf. Luis Cabero-Roura

European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology & the UEMS of O & G

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European Urogynaecology Association (EUGA)Prof. Linda Cardozo

European Association of Perinatal Medicine (EAPM)Prof. Gerard H. A. Visser

European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)Prof. Alexandros Rodolakis

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)Prof. Basil C. Tarlatzis

Local President of Glasgow CongressProf. Alan D Cameron

European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG)Dr. Karen Rose

WebmasterDr. Erica Werner

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EBCOG Council Members

AlbaniaDr. Rubena Moisiu

AustriaProf. Norbert Pateisky Prof. Paul Speiser

BelgiumDr. Willem OmbeletProf. Sophie Alexander

BulgariaProf. Milko SirakovProf. Todor Chernev

CroatiaProf. Ivan Kuvacic

CyprusProf. Panayistis AvanisProf. Christos Riris

Czech RepublicProf. Jaroslav Feyereisl Prof. Vladimir Dvorak

DenmarkDr. Niels Lund Prof. Charlotte Hasselholt Søgaard

EstoniaProf. Helle KarroDr. Kadri Liina Vahula

FinlandProf. Aila TiitinenProf. Juha Tapanainen

FranceProf. Jacques HorovitzDr. Jacky NizardProf. Guy Schlaeder

FYROMProf. Stojan Bogdanov

GermanyDr. Klaus König Prof. Klaus Diedrich

GreeceDr. Nicolas LinardosProf. Aris Antsaklis

HungaryProf. József Bódis

IcelandProf. Reynir Tomas Geirsson

IrelandDr. Michael O’Dowd

ItalyDr. Francesco RaspagliesiProf. Pantaleo Greco

KosovoDr. Albert LilaProf. Shefqet Lulaj

LatviaProf. Dace Rezeberga

LithuaniaProf. Ruta NadisauskieneProf. Daiva Vaitkiene

MaltaProf. Mark BrincatMr. Mark Formosa

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The NetherlandsDr. Angelique Goverde Prof. Fedde Scheele

NorwayDr. Runa Sigrid AabøProf. Bjorn Backe

PolandProf. J KotarskiProf. Ryszard Poreba

PortugalProf. João BernardesProf. Diogo Ayres-de-Campos

RussiaProf. Gennady Sukhikh

RomaniaProf. Vlad I Tica

Slovak RepublicProf. Jan StenclProf. Igor Rusnak

SloveniaProf. Helena Meden VrtovecProf. Ziva Novak Antolic

SpainProf. Eduardo CabrilloProf. Luis Cabero-Roura

SwedenProf. Ulf HögbergProf. Pia Teleman SwitzerlandDr. Franziska MaurerProf Johannes Bitzer

TurkeyProf. Dr.Ali BaloğluProf. Bulent Týraþ

United KingdomDr. Tony Falconer

UkraineDr. Andrew V. TkachenkoProf. Boris Ventskovskiy

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PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

09-05-2012 10-05-2012 11-05-2012 12-05-2012

08:00 08:15Postgraduate

Courses Postgraduate

CoursesPostgraduate

CoursesPostgraduate

Courses 08:15 08:3008:30 08:4508:45 09:0009:00 09:1509:15 09:3009:30 09:45

Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break09:45 10:0010:00 10:15 Keynote lecture 01 Keynote lecture 04 Keynote lecture 08 Keynote lecture 12 10:15 10:30

Keynote lecture 02 Keynote lecture 05 Keynote lecture 09 Keynote lecture 1310:30 10:4510:45 11:00 Plenary session 1

Medical Politics

Women´s health in transition

Plenary session 2

ESHRE

Fertility treatment

Plenary session 4

EAPM

Caesarean section

Plenary session 6

EUGA

Urogynaecology update

11:00 11:1511:15 11:30

11:30 11:4511:45 12:0012:00 12:15

Keynote lecture 03 Keynote lecture 06 Keynote lecture 10Change Break

12:15 12:30

Plenary session 7Standards of Care

Future Ob/Gyn

12:30 12:45Lunch Break

&Lunch Symposia

Lunch Break&

Lunch Symposia

Lunch Break&

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12:45 13:0013:00 13:1513:15 13:3013:30 13:45

Farewell13:45 14:00Seminar Seminar Seminar14:00 14:15

14:15 14:30Break

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EBCOG Council15:00 15:1515:15 15:30

Tea Break Tea Break Tea Break 15:30 15:45

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09-05-2012 10-05-2012 11-05-2012 12-05-201215:45 16:00

Seminar Seminar Seminar EBCOG Council16:00 16:1516:15 16:3016:30 16:4516:45 17:0017:00 17:15

17:15 17:30Break Break Break

17:30 17:4517:45 18:00

Opening Ceremony Plenary session 3

ESGO

Fertility preservation

Plenary session 5

Stump-the-experts

18:00 18:1518:15 18:3018:30 18:4518:45 19:0019:00 19:1519:15 19:30 Keynote lecture 07 Keynote lecture 1119:30 19:45

Welcome aperitivo Concert: Premiere of Antarctic Concerto by

Peeter Vähi

19:45 20:0020:00 20:15

Dine & Dance20:15 20:30

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Keynote lecturesTiming of cord clampingExploding problem of diabetes in pregnancySexual activity during pregnancyDelivering effective contraceptionOestrogens – back to nature?Towards safer abortionFuture of pelvic floor surgeryVaccination against cancer Environmental factors in reproductionSET single embryo transferHealth tourismFuture whole genome-sequence geneticsGenetics of female reproduction

Plenary sessions1. Medical Politics Women´s health in transition

2. ESHRE Fertility treatment • Limits of fertility treatment • Premature ovarian failure • Vitrification of Oocytes and Embryos • Ovarian stimulation– the way forward

3. ESGO Fertility preservation • For gynaecological cancer patients. Description of all innovative techniques and oncological and obstetrical outcomes for cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancer patients, ovary transplant

4. EAPM Caesarean section • Introduction • Effects on the infant • Maternal consequences • Strategies to control CS rate

5. Stump-the-experts Dr. Visser Dr. Rodolakis Dr. Cardozo Dr. Tarlatzis

6. EUGA Urogynaecology update • Overview • Urogynaecology in Europe • Anatomy • Imaging methods • SUI • Meshes • Philosophy of urogynaecological surgery

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7. Standards of Care. Future Ob/GynTBA

Other groupsENTOG Imaging methodsESIDOG Infectious diseases in Ob/GynEURAPAG Menstrual cycle disorders in adolescence. Recent achievements of PAG

Paper sessionsAbstracts will be selected for oral presentation in the Paper sessions or integrated into the Plenary sessions and Best paper sessions.

Poster sessionsE-poster sessions will run throughout the Congress

Postgraduate coursesWednesday 09-05-2012Risk management 08.00-09.303D pelvic anatomy 08.00-09.30Training the trainers 08.00-09.30Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30Vaginal hysterectomy 08.00-09.30Fetal diagnosis operative procedures 08.00-09.30Ultrasound assessment 08.00-09.30Doppler sonography 08.00-09.30

Thursday 10-05-2012Evidence based medicine 08.00-09.30Viral infections in pregnancy 08.00-09.30Managing PPH 08.00-09.30Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30Obstetric emergencies - simulation course 08.00-09.30Anal sphincter repair 08.00-09.303D-ultrasound 08.00-09.30Basic ultrasound 08.00-09.30

Friday 11-05-2012Patient safety 08.00-09.30Vaginal wet mount microscopy 08.00-09.30Pelvic floor operations 08.00-09.30Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30Complex caesarean section 08.00-09.30Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures 08.00-09.30

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Ultrasound assessment 08.00-09.30Doppler sonography 08.00-09.30

Saturday 12-05-2012How to write and publish 08.00-09.30Imaging methods in urogynaecology 08.00-09.30Electronic fetal monitoring 08.00-09.30Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30Stress management during delivery 08.00-09.30Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures 08.00-09.303D ultrasound 08.00-09.30Basic ultrasound 08.00-09.30

SeminarsPreterm birth, prediction, prevention, therapyObesity and diabetes in pregnancyScreening for preeclampsiaPlace of birthFetal monitoringPerinatal limits of viabilitySphincter tear prevention, therapy and outcomeCervical pathology detection, therapy and consequencesSTD prevention, detection, treatmentEndoscopic surgery and robotics in gynaecologyEndometriosisOsteoporosisLate abortionGenital prolapseFertility treatment: improving outcomeFertility preservation in cancer patientsDevelopmental origin of health and disease

Corporate symposiaCorporate symposia will be organised in parallel and plenary sessions by companies and industry.Content will include a variety of topical issues.

Post graduate courses Hands-on training (Hot) sessions • Laparoscopic skills • Pelvic floor operations • Vaginal hysterectomy • Hysteroscopy • Vaginal wet mount microscopy • Imaging methods in urogynaecology

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The Congress Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts for oral communication, poster and video presentation.

Please submit your abstract via www.EBCOG2012.com.

Deadline for abstract submission: 31 December 2011

The submitted abstracts will be peer reviewed by at least 3 referees. This will result in 3 categories of accepted papers: The first category will consist of the top 8 quality abstracts, which will be presented in plenary sessions. The second group of abstracts will be allocated in parallel slots, and finally the majority of accepted abstracts will be invited as e-posters.

E-posters: As at the last Congress, EBCOG 2012 will use e-posters. This is because of EBCOG’s efforts to reva-lue the concept of the scientific poster and at the same time reduce the pressure on the environment of having to produce paper-based scientific posters.

The e-poster concept consists of PowerPoint presentations a maximum of 10 slides produced by the author. The e-poster environment consists of a number of workstations where the e-posters can be viewed by the partici-pants during the Congress.

Topics for submissions:

General gynaecologyGynaecological oncologyUrogynaecologyGenital prolapseContraceptionGynaecological endocrinologyReproductive gynaecologyEndoscopyEndoscopic surgeryRoboticsImaging in gynaecologyMiscarriageAbortionInfectious diseasesReduction of C-section ratesGeneral obstetricsHypertensive disorder in pregnancyEndocrine disorder in pregnancyObesity and pregnancyPrenatal diagnosis

CALL FOR PAPERS

Perinatal morbidity and mortalityMaternal morbidity and mortalityImaging in obstetricsOperative deliveryPreterm labourDevelopmental programmingTraining and educationStem cells

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General Politics

1) As only a limited number of oral presentations can be accepted, authors are requested to indicate whether they wish their abstract to be considered only for oral or poster presentation or for either option.

2) Each person is permitted to submit a maximum of two abstracts as the presenting author. There is no limit on the number of abstracts submitted as a co-author.

3) Abstracts must be on-line submitted in English.

4) Presenting authors will be notified whether their abstracts are accepted by 20 February 2012, and given further details and instructions for presentation.

5) Authors whose abstracts have been accepted must register for the Congress and pay the registration fee by 23 March 2012.

Abstract content and format

1. Abstracts should include the following sections: Objectives Materials and methods Results Conclusions

2. The use of tables, graphs, diagrams, images and embedded videos in abstracts are not permitted3. Use standard abbreviations

Abstract timelines

Abstract submission deadline 31 December 2011Notification of acceptance of abstract 20 February 2012Registration deadline for Authors 23 March 2012

The KU Leuven André Van Assche Award

The KU Leuven André Van Assche Award is a prestigious prize named after one of EBCOG’s founding fathers, Prof. André Van Assche, and it is generously supported by the Katholieke Universiteit (KU) Leuven, Belgium. KU Leuven is proud to support a prize to honour the best oral presentation made by a trainee at the EBCOG European Congress for five consecutive Congresses.It is an award which is unique to EBCOG and which, we are proud to say, celebrates our role as the voice of obstet-ricians and gynaecologists in Europe as well as confirming the importance of the European Congress to EBCOG, especially in terms of our goal of supporting the next generation of specialists in our field.The prize of €1,000 and a certificate was first awarded at the European Congress in Torino in 2006 and we are delighted to confirm that the winner of the best oral presentation in 2012 will be announced during the closing ceremony of the European Congress in Tallinn.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

LanguageThe official language of the Congress is English.

Certificate of attendanceA Certificate of attendance will be given to all registered participants.

Name badgesName badges will be required for admission to all Congress sessions and social events.

Trade exhibitionCongress sponsors and exhibitors will exhibit at the Congress site. The exhibition area will also be venue for all coffee breaks.

Letter of invitation / visaThe President of the EBCOG Congress will be at the participants´ disposal to issue a personal letter of invitation to facilitate the obtaining of supporting funds or visa for the Congress. However, this letter is not a commitment of the organisers to provide any financial support or responsibility.

Time zoneThe time zone in Estonia is GMT +2 hours.

Currency and money exchangeThe currency in Estonia is the Euro. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, taxis, restaurants and shops.

City of Tallinn Tallinn – a city that was mentioned on a map by an Arabian geographer Al-Idrisi in 1154 - being the capital of one of the smallest countries in Europe is a proud host of the next EBCOG Congress. In this city you can forget all logistical challenges: the airport is a 10-minute drive from the city centre, the Cong-ress venue is located in the very heart of the city with all hotels being at the distance of a maximum 10-minute walk. The world famous and UNESCO-protected Old Town is 300 metres from the Nokia Concert House – the Congress site.Middle Ages still breathe in this Hanseatic Town as soon as you set your foot on its narrow streets and alleys filled with aromas rising from the Mediaeval restaurants and cafes.Estonia is known for its song festivals and love of music. We can certainly promise you musical surprises in the white spring nights. But surprises will not be disclosed before you are there to experience them in person.The Congress dinner will be held in the Kadriorg Palace that Peter I built for his wife Catherine. We will take a trip back in history and, be prepared to be honorary guests at the court of Tsarina Catherine. Estonia as a country is not rich in oil, gas, coal or any precious metals. Our wealth lies in our culture and nature, both of which you will be able to enjoy during the pre- and post-tours. Should you wish to see the Orthodox cul-ture from the 17th century before Peter I reformed it, you will be very welcome to the Old Believers’ villages at the Lake Peipsi. If you are interested in fenno-ugric tribal traditions, you will certainly meet them in South-East

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Estonia. If you fancy the long-lost Vikings, Estonian islands with their ancient settlements might wet your appetite.On top of all the afore-mentioned, you will be more than welcome at numerous golf clubs around the country, or you can visit the Northern Riviera Pärnu with its relaxing spas.Do not forget that it is a country where one can reach the farthest point from the capital Tallinn by car in less than 4 hours.You will discover the magic of white nights when no one really sleeps...

ClimateEstonia lies in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. Because Estonia (and all of Northern Europe) is continuously warmed by maritime air inf-luenced by the heat content of the northern Atlantic Ocean, it has a milder climate despite its northern latitude. The Baltic Sea causes differences between the climate of coastal and inland areas. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Average temperatures range from 16.3 °C on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C inland in July, the warmest month, and from −3.5 °C on the Baltic islands to −7.6 °C inland in February, the coldest month.

The weather in May is usually nice and sunny with day temperatures rising up to 20°C, while night can still be chilly, though the long hours of light make you forget the lower temperature. Occasional rain showers that “bring May flowers” can be expected.

DressDress will be informal throughout the Congress

Electrical supplyElectricity is supplied at 220/240 volts. Some hotels provide 110 volts AC sockets for electric razors only. For all other equipment an adaptor/converter is necessary.

Congress secretariat Local DMC

ICS A/SInternational Conference Services

P.O. Box 41Strandvejen 171

DK-2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen, DenmarkTel: +45 3946 0500Fax: +45 3946 0515

E-mail: EBCOG2012@ics.dkwww.ics-online.com

ERP KonverentsEmail: tiina.jokinen@erpmusic.com

kadri.kiis@erpmusic.com

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LiabilityNeither the Congress nor the Organisers accept any liability for personal medical expenses, travel expenses, losses of whatever nature incurred by delegates and/or accompanying persons and theirs property.

Registration information

Before After On-site February 6 February 6

Regular delegate 400 Euro 500 Euro 600 EuroTrainees* and Midwives 200 Euro 250 Euro 300 EuroAccompanying Persons 110 Euro 110 Euro 110 Euro

Postgraduate courses

Course name Time Rate in Euro

Wednesday 09-05-2012Risk management 08.00-09.30 503D pelvic anatomy 08.00-09.30 50Training the trainers 08.00-09.30 50Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30 50Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30 50Vaginal hysterectomy 08.00-09.30 50Fetal diagnosis operative procedures 08.00-09.30 50Ultrasound assessment 08.00-09.30 50Doppler sonography 08.00-09.30 50

Thursday 10-05-2012Evidence based medicine 08.00-09.30 50Viral infections in pregnancy 08.00-09.30 50Managing post partum haemorrhage 08.00-09.30 50Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30 50Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30 50Obstetric emergencies - simulation course 08.00-09.30 50Anal sphincter repair 08.00-09.30 503D ultrasound 08.00-09.30 50Basic ultrasound 08.00-09.30 50

Friday 11-05-2012Patient safety 08.00-09.30 50Vaginal wet mount microscopy 08.00-09.30 50Pelvic floor operations 08.00-09.30 50Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30 50

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Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30 50Complex caesarean section 08.00-09.30 50Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures 08.00-09.30 50Ultrasound assessment 08.00-09.30 50Doppler sonography 08.00-09.30 50

Saturday 12-05-2012How to write and publish 08.00-09.30 50Imaging methods in urogynaecology 08.00-09.30 50Electronic fetal monitoring 08.00-09.30 50Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia 08.00-09.30 50Endoscopy LASTT 08.00-09.30 50Stress management during delivery 08.00-09.30 50Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures 08.00-09.30 503D ultrasound 08.00-09.30 50Basic ultrasound 08.00-09.30 50

Registration fees and other fees are in EURO. You may register online via the Congress website at www.EBCOG2012.com.

EntitlementsThe registration fee of delegates, trainees and midwives covers:

• Attendance scientific programme• Delegate bag and Final programme• USB with abstracts• Attendance Opening reception• Attendance coffee and tea breaks

The registration fee of accompanying persons covers:

• Attendance Opening reception• 2 hours City tour, walking

Registration cancellation and refund policyCancellations of registrations will be accepted until February 6, 2012 up to which date the total amount will be refunded less 90 Euro for administrative expenses. No refunds can be made for cancellations received after February 6, 2012. Refunds are not made for unattended events, late arrivals or early departures. All cancellations and alterations shall be made in writing. All refunds will be processed after the Congress.

Hotel accommodationAccommodation has been reserved in hotels of different categories. For more information about accommodation and reservation please see the Congress website www.EBCOG2012.com.

CME CreditsThe EBCOG 2012 Congress has applied for European CME Credits (ECMEC) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Delegates can exchange their EACCME credits into National CME credits in their home country, through their National Society. The number of credits granted can be checked at the Congress website.

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Social ProgrammeOpening ceremony in Estonian style, May 09Congress dinner at the court of Catherine the Great, Kadriorg Palace, May 11Price: 85 Euro

Sightseeing toursDetailed programmes are available at the Congress website.

Old Town walking tourEvery day 12.30-14.30Price: 18 Euro per person, minimum 5 people

Tallinn and surroundingsEvery day 14.30-18.30Price: 44 Euro per person including entrance to the open air museum, min. 7 people

Art museumsEvery day 12.30-14.30Price: 60 Euro per person including entrances to Kadriorg Palace and KUMU, minimum 5 people.

Pre & Post Congress toursThree Baltic capitals for the far away visitorsPrice: per person in double or twin room in 3-star hotels including breakfast buffet, bus, guide and entrances as specified in the programme 730 Euro. Single room supplement 200 Euro.

A trip from tribal traditions to modern times3 nights with breakfast including transport and guide.Price, per person in double or twin room 440 Euro. Single supplement 95 Euro.

Vikings in the Baltic Sea3 nights with breakfast including breakfast, transport and guide. Price, per person in double or twin 575 Euro. Single supplement 270 Euro

Old manor houses2 nights including breakfast, transport and guide. Price, per person 340 Euro in double or twin room. Single supplement 120 Euro.

Golf, golf, golf1. Golf course around Tallinn: Niitvälja and Jõelähtme Golf Centre (www.golfikeskus.ee, www.egcc.ee). Accom-modation in Tallinn at a selected hotel. Green fee 50-80 Euro.

2. Saaremaa Golf www.saaregolf.ee. Accommodation for 3 nights in Grand Rose Spa www.grandrose.ee or Arens-burg Spa www.arensburg.ee, green fee for 2 days, transport Tallinn-Kuressaare-Tallinn and hotel – golf centre – hotel. Price, 900 Euro.

Pamper yourself3 nights including breakfast, transport and guide. Pärnu resort town with a visit to the very authentic Kihnu island, 2 nights in Pärnu and 1 in Kihnu. Price per person, 535 Euro in double or twin room. Single supplement 240.

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