Conference Registration Categories and Fees (July 30 – August 2) Regular Registration after 4/27/2012         Member Doctor $795   Nonmember Doctor $895   Member Allied Health Professional $595   Nonmember Allied Health Professional** $655   Member In-training / Fellow $595   Nonmember-in-training, Resident/Fellow*** $655   Commercial Business $895   Guest $160   On-Demand 24/7 online access to all presentations $50 $75

* NOTE: JSSR Member:  In order to receive the Member rate, please follow the instructions listed below.   If you are not in our database, please create a new contact. After you created a new contact, please email registration@spine.org  and let the registration manager know that you are a JSSR Member. Once your registration category has been updated, you will receive an email to register on-line.

** Allied Health Professional:  DC, PA, RN PT, Medical Assistant, Coding Professional, Practice Manager, Technician, Office Staff. 

***Resident/Fellow:  In order to receive the resident rate, please fax your letter from your program director to (630) 230-3709. If you are not in our database, please create a new contact. After you created a new contact, please email registration@spine.org  and let the registration manager know that you faxed your letter from your program director.   When everything is received, you will receive an email to register on-line.

General Conference Registration
Registration fees for the Spine Across the Sea Meeting are designated in US currency.  We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.  Registration fees include:  All education sessions from Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2; Welcome Reception Sunday evening, July 29; continental breakfasts (Monday through Thursday) and networking breaks for attendees.

Guest Registration
Limit one adult guest—Guest registration includes continental breakfasts and Welcome Reception. This option MAY NOT be used as registration for associates who will be attending scientific sessions. Guest refers to a spouse or significant other, not a business associate, staff, colleague, or student.  Commercial Business are not permitted to purchase Guest registrations. If a Guest is registered under these categories, your Guest will be cancelled and your credit card will be credited the full amount.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via mail or email and must be postmarked or dated on or before July 9 to receive a refund less cancellation processing fee(s). Cancellation processing fees: $125 USD conference registration and $50 USD guest registration, There will be no refunds after July 9, 2012 regardless of cause. Email: registration@spine.org; mail: NASS, 7075 Veterans Blvd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527.  Note:  Registrations are not transferable; no substitutions can be accommodated.

NASS reserves the right to cancel, reschedule programs or change course locations due to circumstances beyond its control or close registration when programs are oversubscribed. For these reasons, registrants are advised against purchasing nonrefundable airline tickets until they receive confirmation from NASS. NASS is not responsible for penalties incurred as a result of cancelled transportation fares. Written, verbal or fax notice of cancellation will be given within five (5) working days of the actual date of the program whenever possible.

Registration Instructions:

Important Information before Registering for a NASS meeting
Registration is only available online and a NASS ID number is required.  Please read the instructions listed below before registering and a link to register online will be listed at the end.
 
Where do I find my NASS ID number?
If you attended a NASS Meeting or purchased a product you will have a username and password. Your username is your e-mail address and password is either your NASS member ID number or an assigned ID number.  Here are some ways to locate your ID number. 

• Depending on the information in our database, you may be able to request your password by clicking here.  "Forgot Password" is located below username and password login. 
• If you cannot locate your ID number (password) and you have an established NASS login, send a request including your complete name, title, credentials, company, mailing address, job description, registration category, and phone number to registration@spine.org.
• Call NASS (866) 960-6277 or (630) 230-3600.

Please note: If you are a NASS member, your membership dues must be paid to receive the member registration rate.

If you are a first-time NASS meeting attendee, you will be registered automatically at the nonmember physician rate.  If you should be registered under a different category, please email your request including your complete name, title, credentials, company, mailing address, job description, registration category, and phone number to registration@spine.org. 

How do I register?  

1. Please read and review all instructions before registering.
2. Select "Register Online" below.
• If you have your username (email address) and password (ID#), please enter that information and select "Login".
• If you do not have a username and password, select "Sign Up as a New Contact" located below username and password.
• Enter your information and select "Create Contact".
• Select "Ok".
• A username and password will be emailed to you.
• If username and password does not work right away, please try again in 5 minutes.
  
3. If you would also like to have another person receive a confirmation invoice, please enter his or her email address under "Email CC".   A confirmation letter will automatically be sent to the email address we have in our database. 
4. After you register, select "Submit Payment"; you will automatically be emailed a confirmation letter.   Your registration will automatically be cancelled if you don't select "Submit Payment".
5. After clicking "Submit Payment", select "Next" to proceed with your hotel reservation.  If you decide to reserve your room at a later date, your link to register for housing will be on your confirmation letter
6. Please add registration@spine.org to your safe list, to receive your confirmation letter and future emails. 
   
   
   
   Questions?
   Call the NASS Headquarters at (630) 230-3600.