Courses and Conferences

May 15-18, 2013

American Society of Hypertension 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting

San Francisco Marriott

San Francisco, CA

www.ash-us.org/Scientific-Meetings/2013-Annual-Scientific-Meeting.aspx

CityGuide In Brief: San Francisco

Rich natural resources have drawn people to San Francisco for hundreds of years. The region was first inhabited by the native Ohlone tribe and then claimed by the Spanish in 1776. With the discovery of gold in 1849, thousands flocked to San Francisco with dreams of becoming wealthy. As the second most densely populated city in the United States after New York City, San Francisco has evolved into one of the country’s hubs of technology and business and a top vacation destination. While you’re in town for the American Society of Hypertension 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting, be sure to experience everything San Francisco has to offer. Some of these attractions are featured below. More information about these and other points of interest can be found at San Francisco’s official tourism Website, www.sanfrancisco.travel.

Open from 10 am to 4 pm daily, the San Francisco Zoo is the perfect place to spend a sunny California afternoon. The 100-acre zoo is packed with dozens of exhibits featuring more than 250 animal species from around the globe. The Australian WalkAbout and Penguin Island are two of the most popular exhibits. Convenient dining options and shopping are located within zoo grounds. For admission prices and more information, visit www.sfzoo.org.

Visitors wishing to immerse themselves in the history and cultural side of San Francisco should be sure to visit the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. The center includes the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House, the War Memorial Veterans Building, and the Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall. Some of the most dynamic performing arts troupes in the San Francisco Bay Area call the center home, including the San Francisco Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the San Francisco Symphony. Tours cost $7 per person and take place daily between 10 am and 2 pm. Visit https://sfwmpac.org for more information about touring the center or to purchase tickets for upcoming performances.

If you’re searching for a world-class meal, you cannot go wrong with Gary Danko, located at 800 North Point Street. Masterfully run by award-winning chef and owner Gary Danko, the restaurant boasts a Zagat rating of 29 out of 30 and numerous other accolades. Sophisticated, contemporary California cuisine awaits diners with all different palates. Restaurant reviewers have raved about the restaurant’s selection of wines, caviar service, and dessert menu. Make reservations and view the entire menu at www.garydanko.com

April 18-21, 2013

Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis 2013

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park

Chicago, IL

www.nof-iso.org

May 3-5, 2013

American Geriatrics Society 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting

Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center

Grapevine, TX

www.americangeriatrics.org/annual_meeting/attendees

May 4-8, 2013

American Urological Association 108th Annual Meeting

San Diego Convention Center

San Diego, CA

www.aua2013.org

May 14-17, 2013

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 2013 Spring Conference and Exhibition

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Orlando, FL

www.ascp.com/confsite/spring2013

May 18-21, 2013

Digestive Disease Week

Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, FL

www.ddw.org