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Tucson is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, a unique land of towering Saguaro cactus, lush desert vegetation, and abundant wildlife. Here, mountains, saguaros, and sunsets surround you and skies are clear nearly every day. The city is ringed by five mountain ranges including the prominent Santa Catalinas, rugged Tucson mountains, and a picturesque Tortolitas. For a commanding view of the city, drive up to Tucson’s Sentinel Peak where you can see the whole valley. If you seek a change of pace, drive to the top of Mt. Lemmon, 30 miles and 30 degrees cooler in the Aspen and Ponderosa Pine forest.

Tucson’s golf is world-class and spectacular. Tucson is consistently rated one of the best golfing destinations in the western United States.

Shopping is in abundance with contemporary malls, quaint plazas, specialty boutiques, antique stores, and artisan galleries.

Discover the area’s Hispanic culture, Native American culture, Native American history, Cowboys of the past, plus numerous Missions and Churches. Encounter a wide variety of bird species that can be observed all year long. Humming birds are especially plentiful. Enjoy stargazing with stellar views from some of the clearest skies in the US. The variety of terrain and climate zones offer many types of outdoor recreation adventures while hiking, cycling or mountain biking.

AAAP Members and Non-Members. Members are also welcome to register guests for Sunday Brunch, Sunday’s reception, and the Monday Evening event. Fees are associated with attending each of these functions.

• Celebrate with your colleagues the 25th meeting by tracking changes from 1983 to present in our work responsibilities, the demographics of our faculty and just how far things have come in our roles.
• Hear the progress that has been made by a AAAP committee on defining a full time clinical equivalent.
• Find out how to “get to yes” with our division chiefs, section heads, etc. so that we are all aiming for success in a collegial fashion.
• Understand the role an administrator and others can play in the educational process for our medical students and house officers.
• Hear an update from AMSPDC on their strategic initiatives and projects for 2008.
• Learn how to prepare ourselves to meet the myriad of challenges in our jobs, our environment and the health care field.
• Gain insight into the National Children’s Study from one of the lead investigators involved in this multi site study.

Experience Tucson
Fusion Dinner and reception poolside with Native American/Mexican buffet along with a Native American Ring Dance.

Scholarship and travel assistance is available to members of the AAAP who, because of financial constraints at their institution(s), are unable to attend annual educational meetings. Go to STP for information.

Meeting Days
Business Casual. It should be summer in the desert area, with hot dry conditions. Check the weather www.weather.com before packing.

Monday Night
Business Casual. Outdoor entertainment and poolside venue.