FAQs for 2024 Rodnick Colloquium

We are excited to have both in-person and virtual presentations for the May 16 Rodnick Colloquium. Here are the links to the event schedules.

• 2024 Rodnick Colloquium In-Person Schedule at UCSF Mission Bay
• 2024 Rodnick Colloquium Virtual Schedule via Zoom
  *Only the plenary will be livestreamed via Zoom from 10:30am - 11:45am.*

The virtual presentations will be with remote presenters and attendees only.

Presentations taking place at UCSF Mission Bay will be with only in-person attendees.

Yes, you can claim up to 5 CME credits for participating in the colloquium either in person or virtual. Please use this link to register for CME as well as pay the CME fee of $172. You can register up until 6pm day of the colloquium.

Here is our CME flyer with additional details and registration instructions. 

When: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm; registration check-in opens at 9am
Where: UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center (at Rutter Center): 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158

Site Map of Mission Bay Conference Center & Mission Hall for afternoon concurrent breakout sessions

Registration check in for poster presenters begins at 8:45am while check in for general attendees begins at 9am.

There will be registration lines organized by last name.

Pre-registered Attendees: people that registered by the deadline will receive a hanging name badge with an orange lunch ticket enclosed upon check-in at our registration table. When lunch distribution begins, attendees with the orange lunch ticket will be prioritized until 12:30pm. There will be two lines with the same lunch options on both sides. A volunteer will take your orange lunch ticket at the front before you collect your lunch. Beverage stations will be near the lunch area.  

Day-of registrants: as a day-of registrant, you will not be guaranteed a lunch. If there are remaining lunches after 12:30pm, you’re welcome to take one. There are other lunch options nearby the conference center. 

The closest parking garage is the UCSF Community Center Garage at Rutter Center (1625 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94143). We are not validating parking for the colloquium. 

Parking rates are $5 hourly and daily max is $35. UCSF discounted employee daily max is $26 and UCSF discounted student daily max is $13. Please view this website for additional details: https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/transportation/parking.  Additional information on how to pay for parking is available on this website: https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/transportation/parking-how-to-pay-for-parking-all. Please note that UCSF employees and students should use the PayByPhone app for discounted pricing.  

Taking the free UCSF Shuttle is a great alternative! Plan your trip here: https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/transportation/shuttle. Public transportation such as Muni is also a great option – the T line, 22 Fillmore, 48 Quintara, and 55 Dogpatch have stops within the area. 

The badge will give you building access to Mission Hall where workshops are being held. The image below is an example of the specific badge I am  referencing. Our non-UCSF colleagues will need our help with building access so many thanks in advance for your support. 

The lactation room is located on the second floor of the Mission Bay Conference Center. Here is the site map for reference on where the room is located. Christine and Rachel can assist with room access; please find Christine's contact information at the registration table for further assistance.

Our guidelines and protocols are in accordance with UCSF COVID and CDC guidelines. Masking is optional, and we support everyone's individual decisions to wear a mask.

If you test positive for COVID-19 or feeling unwell, please join us virtually!  

There is no specific dress code. We recommend dressing in layers because San Francisco weather can be quite predictable! Lunch will also be served outdoors, and you may be walking between the Mission Bay Conference Center and Mission Hall during the afternoon concurrent breakout sessions.

You can find the Zoom links for the respective sessions under the 2024 Rodnick Colloquium Virtual Schedule page.

Yes, the presentations are unique to both the virtual and in-person program. The virtual program is only available online and the in-person program will not be livestreamed for virtual attendees. 

Yes, you can! We offer a full online program in which you can receive 5 CME credits for. Please register with the UCSF Office of Continuing Medical Education to claim credits and pay the CME fee of $172.