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Baltimore (Annapolis Junction),
Maryland
This travel information
is provided to assist you with making your travel
arrangements. You may wish to consult other online
resources (Expedia, Travelocity, Kayak, etc.) to
research area hotels and compare rates. Please
do not make any non-refundable travel plans until
your course registration has been confirmed.
We would like to
remind our international students that
it is their responsibility to obtain the documents
required for travel to the United States.
This process has slowed down considerably
since 9/11, so check waiting times and plan
ahead! In additional to a valid passport,
residents from countries that are not exempt
from a visa requirement will need to apply
for a Business Visitor Visa (B-1). For up-to-date
information, check with the U.S. Consulate
in your country, or go to the U.S.
State Department website, www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html.
 Course
Location
Courses are held at Veterinary
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group in
Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
(VOSM)
10975 Guilford Road
Annapolis Junction, MD
20701
Phone: 240-295-4400
VOSM completed construction of its new 16,000
square-foot, state-of-the-art orthopedic and sports
medicine facility in February 2009. Surgery suites
are based on human hospital design. The new facility
includes a canine gym with an objective gait analysis
system, under-water treadmills, and a therapy pool.
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art
veterinary orthopedic and rehabilitative equipment,
including advanced arthroscopic and fluoroscopic
equipment essential to obtaining the best surgical
outcome.
VOSM
website
Airport / Ground Transportation
VOSM
is centrally located between Washington, DC and
Baltimore, Maryland. The closest airport is Baltimore/Washington
International Airport (BWI).
The Hampton Inn
provides complimentary shuttle services to BWI
Airport as well as class at VOSM. You do not need
to rent a car unless you plan to do sightseeing
around the area.
Hotels
We have arranged discounted
rates at a Hampton Inn in the area.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Baltimore–Arundel Mills/BWI
7027 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, Maryland 21076
Phone: 410-540-9225
View the hotel's website
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted
rate. Rates are $149 per night on weekdays (Monday
through Thursday) and $99 per night on weekends
(Friday through Sunday), plus 13% tax, for 1-4
people per room. For April 2011 classes, April
13, 14 and 18 are defined as weekday rates, and
April 15-17 are defined as weekend rates.
Rates include a complimentary On the House breakfast buffet each morning, complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hours a day, free local phone calls, free high-speed internet
access, and ample free parking. The hotel also offers an outdoor seasonal pool, guest laundry, business center, and exercise facility.
To make a reservation, go to the Hampton
Inn's customized webpage and click on "Book
a Room" under "Quick
and Easy Reservations for Attendees."
You may also call the hotel directly at 410-540-9225
or call toll-free reservations at 800-HAMPTON and
mention the Canine Rehabilitation Institute Group
to obtain CRI's discounted rate. This discounted
rate applies to reservations between April 13-19,
2011. The special room rate is available until March
14, 2011 or until the group block is sold out,
whichever comes first.
The hotel will provide complimentary shuttle
service for a maximum of 14 people
between the Hampton Inn and VOSM, where the course
is being held.
Departure is at 7:30 am, and pick-up is at 5:30
pm. The shuttle will make one only trip each way.
The hotel also provides complimentary shuttle transportation
to and from BWI and the Arundel Mills Mall.
The Hampton Inn does not accept pets at the hotel.
Class Details
Class begins
at 8:00 am and goes until 5:00 pm daily. We will
be doing labs on the floor as well as outdoors
so please dress comfortably (scrubs, "dog-friendly"
clothes, and non-slip shoes). The classroom may
get chilly at times so bring a light jacket or
long-sleeve shirt. Also, allow enough room in
your suitcase for your text and lab book as well
as any materials you may purchase. If bringing
your dog, please be sure your dog has been treated
for fleas and heartworm prior to attending class.
Note:
If you are attending the Canine Rehabilitation
Assistant course, bring your
Intro lab book with anatomy notes and color photos
with you.
More Information
Baltimore
Area Convention and Visitors Association
Maryland Office of Tourism
Destination
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