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conference schedule 2012 Conferences Dermatology (Page 7)
October New York, NY October 5-7 Maui, HI
Internal Medicine
Neuro/Psych/Rheum/ Derm
October 21-25**
2013 november
December
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FL November 2-4 Key West, FL
Las Vegas, NV December 28-30
Endo/CV/ID/Gastro
November 15-18*
(Pages 8-9)
Women’s/ Men’s Health (Pages 10-11)
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FL
Women’s/Men’s Health
October 7-11**
March South Beach, FL March 15-17
Las Vegas, NV
Scottsdale, AZ
Maui, HI
December 14-16 New York, NY
February 8-10
March 17-21** Nassau, Bahamas
Cardio/Derm/Ortho
Endo/CV/ID
Endo/CV/ID/Gastro
Psych/ID/Derm/ Adolesc Med
December 28-30 San Diego, CA
New York, NY
Las Vegas, NV
March 25-29** Orlando, FL
November 2-4
December 14-16
February 15-17
March 21-24*
Women’s Health
Women’s/Men’s Health
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FL December 13-16*
(Page 12)
(Page 13)
February
Gastro/Endo/Neuro
Cardio/ Pulmonary Neurology/ Psychiatry
January
Women’s Health
Women’s/Men’s Health
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FL March 15-17
Las Vegas, NV January 25-27
Las Vegas, NV
Nassau, Bahamas
Breckenridge, CO
Las Vegas, NV
October 12-14
December 2-6**
February 15-17
March 15-17
Neurology
Neuro/Psych
Las Vegas, NV Nov 30-Dec 2
Endocrinology (Page 14)
Geriatric Medicine
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FL December 28-30 San Diego, CA December 7-9
Neurology
Neuro/Psych
Nassau, Bahamas February 21-24* St. Thomas, USVI March 15-17
(Page 15)
Orthopedics (Page 16)
Rheumatology (Page 17)
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FL February 22-24
Napa, CA October 5-7 Las Vegas, NV November 2-4
Infectious Disease
St. Kitts, West Indies February 14-17*
(Page 18)
Special Conferences
St. Thomas, USVI Hem-Onc/Pulm/CV
Nov 30-Dec 2
(Pages 19-20 )
Learn in the morning. Relax in the afternoon. 3-Day, 4-Day (NEW in 2012) and 5-Day Conferences n Clinically oriented programs for Primary Care Practice, with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems commonly seen n Maximum interaction with 200+ distinguished faculty members from 75 leading medical institutions who have been selected for their expertise and teaching abilities n Educational credit satisfying AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, and ACPE n Guaranteed satisfaction with trusted medical education for nearly 30 years n Great locations with discounted hotel rates
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Las Vegas, NV Neuro/Psych/CV
April 19-21
May
August
September
Conferences
Las Vegas, NV June 21-23
Cape Code, MA July 19 -21
San Diego, CA August 16-18
Dermatology
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
Oahu, HI
Paris, France
Maui, HI
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL September 13-15 Atlantic City, NJ
May 24-26
June 9 -13**
July 22-25*
August 11-15**
September 13-15
Internal Medicine
CV/Rheum/Gastro
June
Neuro/Psych/Rheum/ Derm
July
Endo/Neuro/Derm/ Gastro
Rheum/Gastro/ Pulm/ID
CV/Derm/Ortho
(Page 7)
(Pages 8-9)
Asheville, NC
Mackinac Island, MI
San Francisco, CA
May 24-26
July 25-28*
September 13-15
Women’s Health
Women’s/Men’s Health
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL April 18-21*
Women’s Health
Women’s/ Men’s Health (Pages 10-11)
Cardio/ Pulmonary
Jackson Hole, WY July 12-14
(Page 12)
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
June 20-23* Anaheim, CA June 27-30*
July 5-7
Neurology
St. John, USVI April 4-7* New Orleans, LA April 12 - 14
Neurology
Las Vegas, NV July 5-7 Key West, FL May 10 -12
Napa, CA April 26-28
Washington, D.C. August 1-4*
Neurology/ Psychiatry
Las Vegas, NV August 2-4
Endocrinology
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL August 9-11
Geriatric Medicine
Lake George, NY August 16-18
Orthopedics
Neuro/Psych
Nashville, TN June 14-16
(Page 13) (Page 14)
(Page 15) (Page 16)
Las Vegas, NV September 20-22
Las Vegas, NV May 17-19
Rheumatology (Page 17)
Infectious Disease
Aspen, CO Aug 30-Sept 1
(Page 18)
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
Special Conferences
Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical Practice
(Pages 19-20 )
July 19-21
n NEW * 4-Day Conference
n 3-Day Conference
n ** 5-Day Conference
NEW for 2012 4-Day Conferences n Internal Medicine for Primary Care (pages 8-9) n Updates in Women’s Health/Men’s Health (pages 10-11) n Cardio/Pulmonary Medicine for Primary Care (page 12) n Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care (page 13) n Clinical Endocrinology for Primary Care (page 14) n Infectious Disease Medicine for Primary Care (page 18)
5-Day Conferences n Internal Medicine for Primary Care (pages 8-9) n Updates in Women’s Health/Men’s Health (pages 10-11) n Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care (page 13)
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• Cleveland Clinic • Harvard Medical School • Stanford University School of Medicine • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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200+ Respected Faculty 65 Relevant Conferences 30 Exciting Destinations 98% Attendee Satisfaction 1,000,000+ Credits Awarded
Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort
Asim Jani, MD, MPH Infectious Disease Specialist
Maui, Hawaii Grand Wailea
incredible experiences New York City, NY
Crown Plaza Times Square
Over the years, more than 150,000 of your colleagues have evaluated our programs. They agree that MER delivers the best in continuing medical education. MER is an accredited provider of continuing medical education credits, approved by organizations including: n AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for Physicians
These are just some of the 30 incredible destinations where you can attend our conferences! See pages 2-3 for complete course and location listing.
n American Academy of Family Physicians Prescribed Credits n American Osteopathic Association Category 2-A n American College of Emergency Physicians n American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) n American Academy of Physician Assistants n Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for Pharmacists
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choose your conference 3-day programs Morning sessions packed with valuable information. Afternoons/Evenings open. 11 CME credits.
4-day programs Morning sessions packed with valuable information. Afternoons/Evenings open. 14 CME credits.
5-day programs Half-day learning format. 17 CME credits.
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Dermatology..................................... 7 Internal Medicine........................... 8-9 Women’s/Men’s Health............. 10-11 Cardio/Pulmonary.......................... 12 Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13 Endocrinology................................. 14 Geriatric Medicine.......................... 15 Orthopedics.................................... 16 Rheumatology/Musculoskeletal.... 17 Infectious Disease.......................... 18 NEW! Hem-Onc/Pulmonology/ Vascular Updates...............................19 NEW! Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical Practice.....19 Special New Year’s Conferences... 20 Internal Medicine........................... 8-9 Women’s/Men’s Health............. 10-11 Cardio/Pulmonary.......................... 12 Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13 Endocrinology................................. 14 Infectious Disease.......................... 18
Internal Medicine........................... 8-9 Women’s/Men’s Health............. 10-11 Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13
Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE.
dermatology
Dates and Locations
2012 October 5-7
New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $359 per night
November 2-4
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Starting at $269 per night
December 28-30
Las Vegas, NV The Venetian Starting at $269 per night
2013 March 15-17
South Beach, FL Loews Miami Beach Hotel Starting at $349 per night
June 21-23
Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Review the diagnostic principles and treatment options for dermatitis, papulosquamous disorders, as well as viral, fungal, and bacterial infections n Describe the step-wise approach for the diagnosis and treatment of acne and acneiform eruptions n Identify cutaneous findings that serve as surrogates of internal diseases n Differentiate benign and malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate in-office procedures n Discuss strategies for appropriate sun protection measures
program Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Dermatitis • Papulosquamous Disorders • Viral Infections • Bacterial Infections • Acne and Acneiform Eruptions • Case Presentations
Starting at $259 per night
Day TWO (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)
July 19-21
• Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease • Fungal Infections • Benign Skin Tumors • Skin Surgery for Primary Care Physicians • Case Presentations
Cape Cod, MA Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club Starting at $325 per night
August 16-18
San Diego, CA San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Starting at $199 per night
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am) • Premalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors • Case Presentations
September 13-15
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $239 per night
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Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club Cape Cod, MA
Crown Plaza Times Square New York City, NY
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
+ Additional destinations!
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
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Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
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INTERNAL MEDICINE
internal medicine for primary care MER’s Internal Medicine Conference Series is now more comprehensive introducing new content modules that allow you to broaden your educational experience. Each conference is unique. Visit www.mer.org for content topics and learning objectives for each offering.
Dates and Locations
2012 October 21-25** Maui, HI Grand Wailea
Neuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $275 per night
November 15-18*
Key West, FL Casa Marina Resort
Endo/CV/ID/Gastro
Starting at $259 per night
MER’s 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Internal Medicine Conference Series will offer content in the following topics:
December 14-16
Las Vegas, NV Mandarin Oriental
Cardio/Derm/Ortho
Starting at $179 per night
• Adolescent Medicine
December 28-30
• Cardiovascular
New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square
• Dermatology
Gastro/Endo/Neuro
• Endocrinology
Starting at $429 per night
• Gastroenterology
2013
• Hepatology
February 8-10
Scottsdale, AZ The Phoenician
• Infectious Disease • Neurology
Endo/CV/ID
• Orthopedics
Starting at $345 per night
• Psychiatry
Maui, HI Grand Wailea
March 17-21**
• Pulmonology
Endo/CV/ID/Gastro
• Rheumatology
Starting at $275 per night
March 25-29**
Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort
Psych/ID/Derm/Adolesc Med Starting at $319 Beach Tower $349 Coral Tower $419 Royal Tower
Crown Plaza Times Square New York City, NY
Casa Marina Resort Key West, FL
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference.
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Grand Wailea Maui, HI
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dates and Locations
Visit www.mer.org for complete session titles and learning objectives for each meeting October 21-25, 2012 Maui, HI
• • • •
Neurology Psychiatry Rheumatology Dermatology
November 15-18, 2012 Key West, FL
• • • •
Endocrinology Cardiovascular Infectious Disease Gastroenterology
December 14-16, 2012 Las Vegas, NV
• Cardiovascular • Dermatology • Orthopedics
December 28-30, 2012 New York, NY
• Gastroenterology • Endocrinology • Neurology
February 8-10, 2013 Scottsdale, AZ
• Endocrinology • Cardiovascular • Infectious Disease
March 17-21, 2013 Maui, HI
• • • •
Endocrinology Cardiovascular Infectious Disease Gastroenterology
July 22-25*
March 25-29, 2013 Nassau, Bahamas
• • • •
Psychiatry Infectious Disease Dermatology Adolescent Medicine
Endo/Neuro/Derm/Gastro
April 19-21, 2013 Las Vegas, NV
• Neurology • Psychiatry • Cardiovascular
April 19-21
Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
Neuro/Psych/CV
Starting at $259 per night
May 24-26
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
CV/Rheum/Gastro
Starting at $289 per night
June 9-13**
Oahu, HI Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Neuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $389 per night
Paris, France Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
€305 single €330 double One breakfast included Each additional breakfast €10 per person
August 11-15**
Maui, HI Grand Wailea
Rheum/Gastro/Pulm/ID Starting at $330 per night
September 13-15
Atlantic City, NJ Revel
CV/Derm/Ortho
• Cardiovascular May 24-26, 2013 • Rheumatology Walt Disney World® Resort, FL • Gastroenterology
June 9-13, 2013 Oahu, HI
• • • •
Neurology Psychiatry Rheumatology Dermatology
July 22-25 Paris, France
• • • •
Endocrinology Neurology Dermatology Gastroenterology
August 11-15 Maui, HI
• • • •
Rheumatology Gastroenterology Pulmonology Infectious Disease
September 13-15 Atlantic City, NJ
• Cardiovascular • Dermatology • Orthopedics
Starting at $229 per night
n 3-Day Conference
n 4-Day Conference
n 5-Day Conference
©Disney
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa Oahu, HI
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, NV
Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Paris, France
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WOMEN’S/MEn’s HEALTH
Updates in women’s health Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Distinguish between ovulatory and anovulatory uterine bleeding and other menstrual abnormalities and select appropriate treatment options n Explain the process of menopausal transition (climacteric) and describe the potential risks/benefits of HRT options, especially in relation to breast cancer and cardiovascular disease n Describe the management of HPV infection and abnormal pap smear results n Identify current strategies for diagnosing and managing osteoporosis, thyroid disorders and obese patients n Discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome n Recognize and manage common symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders in women
program (Women’s Health) Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding • Menopausal Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy • Osteoporosis • Managing Obesity • Case Presentations
Dates and Locations
2012 November 2-4
San Diego, CA Hotel Del Coronado
Updates in Women’s Health Starting at $259 per night
2013 February 15-17
Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
Updates in Women’s Health Starting at $259 per night
May 24-26
Asheville, NC The Grove Park Inn
Updates in Women’s Health Starting at $279 per night
September 13-15
San Francisco, CA JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
Updates in Women’s Health Starting at $269 per night
Day two (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Thyroid Disorders in Women • Depression in Women • Other Psychiatric Disorders • Management of Abnormal Pap Smears • Management of High-Risk HPV Infections • Case Presentations
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am) • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Case Presentations
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, NV
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, CA
Hotel Del Coronado San Diego, CA
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
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WOMEN’S/MEn’s HEALTH
Updates in Men’s health
Dates and Locations Men’s Health content will be offered in these locations:
Topics to be covered when Men’s Health is presented: • Male Malignancies (testes and prostate)
2012 October 7-11**
Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa ®
Updates in Women’s/Men’s Health Starting at $279 per night
December 14-16
New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square
Updates in Women’s/Men’s Health Starting at $419 per night
2013 March 21-24*
Biology and treatment options using current medical technology of prostate cancer; evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer and long-term ramifications after cure
• Benign Prostatic Conditions Appropriate primary medical management of BPH as well as identification of patients with complex or refractory cases that warrant referral; diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
• Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment Review and clarification of the often confusing and political literature regarding prostate cancer screening, risks, and benefits of screening for prostate cancer and strategies for decreasing the risk of over treatment
Orlando, FL Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®
• Hematuria, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer Differential diagnosis and work-up of hematuria;
Starting at $289 per night
• Family Planning: Fertility, Infertility, Vasectomy Etiology of infertility and the appropriate work-
Updates in Women’s/Men’s Health July 25-28*
Mackinac Island, MI Grand Hotel
Updates in Women’s/Men’s Health $408 Cat I $498 Cat II $628 Cat III Rates based on Double Occupancy Daily rates include full breakfast and dinner
differentiation between infection, prostate growth, and nephrolithiasis; diagnosis of kidney and bladder cancer
up, treatment, and timing of referral; options for contraception-vasectomy and vasectomy reversal
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Presenting symptoms, lesions, latencies, diagnostic work-ups and therapies of the common sexually transmitted diseases
• Androgen Replacement, Sexual Function Treatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the treatment of ED or hypogonadism
4-day and 5-day agendas and learning objectives at mer.org
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Crown Plaza Times Square New York City, NY
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Resort, FL ®
Orlando, FL
+ Additional destinations!
*4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference.
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios
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cardio/pulmonary
cardio/pulmonary MEDICINE for primary care Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Describe current diagnostic approaches to hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD n Discuss treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD n Identify the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections n Design treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections
program Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Asthma • Controversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Infections • Workup of Patients with Suspected CAD: Which Tests for Which Patients • Acute Coronary Syndromes: Initial Workup and Treatment • Case Presentations: (Cardiology)
Day TWO (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)
Dates and Locations
2012 December 13-16*
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Contemporary Resort Starting at $259 per night
2013 January 25-27
Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio $179 weekday $219 weekend
March 15-17
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $319 per night
April 18-21*
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Starting at $299 per night
July 12-14
Jackson Hole, WY Hotel Terra Starting at $279 per night
• Arrhythmia Management for the Primary Care Physician • Hypertension Update • Congestive Heart Failure • Everything You Need to Know About COPD • Case Presentations: (Pulmonary)
Day THREE (8:00 am - 10:00 AM) • Primary and Secondary Prevention of CAD • Case Studies 4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
©Disney
Hotel Terra
Jackson Hole, WY
The Bellagio Las Vegas, NV
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.
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+ Additional destinations!
Neurology/Psychiatry
Dates and Locations
2012
Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care Neurology Learning Objectives
October 12-14
Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $219 per night
December 2-6**
Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island
Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care $129 Beach Tower $159 Coral Tower $189 Royal Tower
2013
February 15-17
Breckenridge, CO The Village at Breckenridge
Neurology for Primary Care $265 Village Hotel Room $265 Peak Nine Inn Studio $315 One Bedroom Condo $440 Two Bedroom Condo $575 Three Bedroom Condo
March 15-17
Las Vegas, NV The Venetian
Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care Starting at $259 per night
June 20-23*
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $289 per night
July 5-7
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Marriott Gateway on the Falls
Neurology for Primary Care
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Review a neurological exam n Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures and the clinical pharmacology of anti-epileptic drugs n Distinguish dementia from delirium, as well as recognize the neurological changes of normal aging n Discuss developments in diagnostic technology and stroke management n Assess and manage vascular and non-vascular headaches and migraines
PSYCHIATRY Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Review diagnosis and treatment (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) of substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and ADHD in adults n Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent comorbid psychiatric disorders n Describe common obstacles to coping with chronic illness and understand strategies that facilitate medication adherence, including the role of self-concept in adapting n Identify and set limits with problematic patients and use tools to manage personal reactions n Review risk factors and patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make timely referrals to combat hopelessness
program Neurology • Neurological exam • Back pain • Epilepsy • Paroxysmal disorders • Sleep disorders • Alzheimer’s Disease • Parkinson’s Disease • Cerebrovascular disorders • Headaches & migraine • Dizziness & vertigo
PSYCHIATRY • Adult ADHD • Bipolar disorders • Adherence • The difficult patient • Depression • Substance abuse • Anxiety disorders • Suicide & violence
$219 Cityview $299 Fallsview
August 1-4*
Washington, DC Mandarin Oriental
Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care Starting at $229 per night
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Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC
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ENDOCRINOLOGY
clinical endocrinology for primary care
Dates and Locations
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Describe and tailor treatment strategies for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes n Review the diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches to osteoporosis and other calcium-related disorders n Interpret the diagnostic criteria for dyslipidemia and design individualized treatment plans n Describe the pathophysiology surrounding obesity and council patients on the various weight management strategies including patient selection criteria for surgery n Discuss current diagnostic and treatment approaches to thyroid nodules and disorders
2012
program
$199 Beach Tower $219 Coral Tower $249 Royal Tower
Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus • Disorders of Calcium Metabolism • Management of Dyslipidemia • Case Presentations
Day two (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Disorders of Thyroid Function • Obesity Management Update • Metabolic Bone Disease • Case Presentations
November 30-December 2 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at $219 per night
December 28-30
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Starting at $299 per night
2013 February 21-24*
Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort
April 4-7*
St. John, USVI The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Starting at $379 per night
June 27-30*
Disneyland® Resort, CA Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa Starting at $249 per night
August 2-4
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am)
Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio $169 Weekday $199 Weekend
• Thyroid Nodules • Case Presentations
4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa Disneyland® Resort, CA
Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Nassau, Bahamas
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas St. John, USVI
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.
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Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE.
+ Additional destinations!
GERIATRIC
Dates and Locations
2012 December 7-9
San Diego, CA Hotel Del Coronado Starting at $189 per night
2013 March 15-17
St. Thomas, USVI Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Starting at $339 per night
April 12-14
New Orleans, LA JW Marriott New Orleans Starting at $255 per night
geriatric medicine for primary care Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Review a functional assessment of the elderly patient n Use a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify potential issues n Discuss the etiologies, differential diagnoses, and treatment approaches to depression in the elderly n Assess and manage cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal and urologic disorders n Evaluate gait disorders and design practical approaches for the prevention of falls n Differentiate between cognitive impairment, dementias, and Alzheimer’s Disease, and formulate appropriate treatment options n Evaluate and manage pain in the older adult
July 5-7
Las Vegas, NV Mandarin Oriental
program
Starting at $199 per night
Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)
August 9-11
• Approach to the Geriatric Patient • Depression in the Older Adult • Assessing and Managing Urological Disorders • Addressing Cardiovascular Problems • Case Presentations
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Contemporary Resort Starting at $239 per night
Day two (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Vascular Problems • Common Musculoskeletal Problems • Geriatric Gait Disorders and Falls • Diagnosis and Management of the Patient with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease • Case Presentations
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am) • Pain Management • Case Presentations
Marriott Frenchman’s Reef St. Thomas, USVI
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, NV
New Orleans, LA
+ Additional destinations!
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
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JW Marriott New Orleans
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orthopedics
office orthopedics for primary care Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Discuss common office orthopedic problems n Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder and knee joints n Review the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic X-ray interpretation for shoulder and knee imaging n Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and injection for the shoulder and knee joints n Assess common joint problems and describe treatment options
Dates and Locations
2012 October 5-7
Napa, CA The Meritage Resort and Spa Starting at $319 per night
2013 February 22-24
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Starting at $299 per night
program
May 10 -12
Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Shoulder: rotator cuff syndrome; impingement, frozen shoulder; subacromial bursitis; bicipital tendonitis; A-C joint disease • Upper Extremities: dislocation, differential diagnosis of associated neck problems and referred pain, joint injection/X‑ray views and interpretation, indications for MRI • Elbow: tennis and golfer’s elbow, nursemaid’s elbow, olecranon bursitis, supracondylar fractures, joint injection/X-ray interpretation • Wrist and Hand
Key West, FL Casa Marina Resort Starting at $280 per night
August 16-18
Lake George, NY The Sagamore $289 Lower Lodge Room $339 Walk-in Lodge Room $479 Hotel Room Garden View $519 Lower Lodge Suite $569 Walk-In Lodge Suite $599 Hotel Room Lake View
Day two (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Knee: evaluation and treatment of anterior knee pain; ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pes anserine; baker’s cyst; joint injection/X-ray interpretation; pediatrics • Ankle and Foot
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am) • Shoulder Examination and Injection Workshop • Knee Examination, Injection, and Aspiration Workshop
Casa Marina Resort Key West, FL
The Sagamore Lake George, NY
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
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The Meritage Resort & Spa Napa, CA
+ Additional destination!
RHEUMATOLOGY/MUSCULOSKELETAL
Dates and Locations
2012 November 2-4
Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at $219 per night
2013 April 26-28
Napa, CA The Meritage Resort and Spa Starting at $229 per night
June 14-16
Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Starting at $219 per night
September 20-22
Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at $239 per night
rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine for primary care Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Differentiate between inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint pain and the differential diagnosis of each category n Describe the technique of joint aspiration, joint injection, and synovial fluid analysis n Demonstrate a musculoskeletal examination n Evaluate and treat osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal pain, regional pain syndromes, osteoporosis, and gout n Use current evidence to design treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis
program Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Evaluating the Patient with Joint Pain • Physical Examination of Joints and Soft Tissue and Diagnosis of Regional Pain Syndromes • Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis • Update in Pharmacology for Arthritis • Workshop: Hands-on Joint and Soft Tissue Examination
Day two (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Osteoarthritis • Crystal Disease: Gout and Pseudogout • Spinal Pain • Osteoporosis • Joint Injection Technique • Workshop: Joint Aspiration and Injection Technique
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am) • Fibromyalgia • Case Presentations
The Meritage Resort and Spa Napa, CA
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN
Las Vegas, NV
+ Additional destination!
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
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The Cosmopolitan
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE
INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE for primary care Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: n Discuss the most important approaches to the febrile patient with potentially life-threatening diseases in both hospital- and clinic-associated settings n Diagnose and manage important infectious disease syndromes in a range of organ-based systems (respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and soft-tissue) n Identify the 2012 updates for immunizations and genitourinary infections (including selected sexually transmitted diseases) n Review important travel-associated and animal bite‑related infectious disease syndromes n Describe important strategies for the evaluation of infections in immunocompromised hosts
Dates and Locations
2013 February 14-17*
St. Kitts, West Indies St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino Starting at $250 (USD) per night
May 17-19
Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio $179 weekday $249 weekend
August 30-September 1 Aspen, CO The St. Regis Aspen Resort Starting at $299 per night
program Day One (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Evidence-Based Review of Infectious Diseases • Travel-Associated Infections • Animal Bites and Related Syndromes • Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium Difficile • Case Presentations—Respiratory Tract Infections
Day two (8:00 am - 12:40 pm) • Immunizations: Update 2012 • Bone and Joint Infections • Genitourinary Diseases: Update 2012 • Evidence-Based Review of Healthcare-Associated Infections • Case Presentations: Infectious Disease Syndromes in the Special Host
Day three (8:00 am - 10:00 am) • Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections • Case Presentations: Don’t Miss It: Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease Emergencies 4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
The St. Regis Aspen Resort Aspen, CO
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino St. Kitts, West Indies
The Bellagio Las Vegas, NV
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.
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Special conferences
ALL-NEW CONTENT DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR PRIMARY CARE! New topics, new studies, new information. The medical profession is always advancing and evolving, as is the MER content. MER continues to update our conferences and add new topics in an effort to keep you current.
Marriott Frenchman’s Reef St. Thomas, USVI
November 30-December 2, 2012 Marriott Frenchman’s Reef St. Thomas, USVI Internal Medicine: Hem-Onc/Pulmonology/ Vascular Updates for Primary Care Starting at $240 per night
July 19-21, 2013 Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical Practice
©Disney
Disney’s Boardwalk Resort
Starting at $229 per night
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
Unique Conference Schedule MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Schedule
Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Nassau, Bahamas
Monday, March 25 Friday, March 29, 2013 Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Nassau, Bahamas Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Psychiatry/Infectious Disease/Dermatology/ Adolescent Medicine Starting at: $319 Beach Tower $349 Coral Tower $419 Royal Tower
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Special New Year’s Conferences
Celebrate New Year’s at an Exciting Destination! Bring in the New Year with MER at one of our Three year-end programs
The Venetian Las Vegas, NV
December 28-30, 2012 The Venetian Las Vegas, NV Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist You can bet on New Year’s Eve in Vegas being a world‑class celebration! Starting at $269 per night
December 28-30, 2012 Crown Plaza Times Square New York, NY Internal Medicine: Gastro/Endo/Neuro Crown Plaza Times Square New York, NY
Watch the famous ball drop and celebrate New Year’s with about a million of your closest friends! Starting at $429 per night
December 28-30, 2012 Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Walt Disney World® Resort, FL Clinical Endocrinology for Primary Care Have a magical New Year’s with your family and friends at Disney! ©Disney
Starting at $299 per night
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Walt Disney World® Resort, FL
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Register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.
program accreditation Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Medical Education Resources (MER) designates these live activities for a maximum of 11-17 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.*
American Academy of Family Physicians These activities have been reviewed and are acceptable for up to 11-17 Prescribed Credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.*
American Osteopathic Association These programs are approved for 11-17 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association.*
American College of Emergency Physicians These activities are approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 11‑17 hours A.C.E.P. Category I credit.1*
American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed Credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 11-17 hours of Category I credit for completing these programs.*
Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Target Audience
These programs are targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine
Nursing Purpose Statement
To provide updates in primary care medicine to office-based providers
faculty AFFILIATION MER Conference speakers represent 75 leading medical institutions, including: • Mayo Clinic • Cleveland Clinic • Harvard Medical School • Stanford University School of Medicine • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Plus many more
These CE activities provide 11-17 contact hours of continuing nursing education.* Medical Education Resources (MER) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299. These CE activities provide 11-17 contact hours.
American Council for Pharmacy Education Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates these continuing education activities for 11-17 contact hour(s) (1.1-1.7 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.* Visit www.mer.org for the Universal Program Numbers for each activity. These activities are certified as Knowledge-based CPE.
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*3-day conferences offer 11 credits. 4-Day Conferences offer 14 credits. 5-Day Conferences offer 17 credits. 1 Note: Women’s/Men’s Health and Dermatology are not approved for A.C.E.P. credit.
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registration fees PHYSICIANS
RESIDENTS & OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
CONFERENCES
Early Bird
Regular
Early Bird
Regular
3-Day Conferences
$595
$695
$445
$495
$695
$795
$545
$595
$795
$895
$645
$695
$895
$995
$695
$745
$695
$795
$545
$595
$1,095
$1,195
$945
$995
• Dermatology • Internal Medicine • Women’s/Men’s Health • Cardio/Pulmonary • Neurology/Psychiatry • Endocrinology • Geriatric Medicine • Infectious Disease • Hem-Onc/Pulmonology/ Vascular • Legal/Tax/Fin. Updates (see pages 7-20)
• Orthopedics • Rheumatology/ Musculoskeletal (see pages 16-17)
4-Day Conferences • Internal Medicine • Women’s/Men’s Health • Cardio/Pulmonary • Neurology/Psychiatry • Endocrinology • Infectious Disease (see pages 8-14 and 18)
5-Day Conferences • Internal Medicine • Women’s/Men’s Health • Neurology/Psychiatry (see pages 8-11, 13 and 19)
New York (see pages 7-11 and 20)
Paris, France (see page 9) PRICING OPTIONS Physicians
Physicians with an M.D. or D.O. designation are eligible.
Early Bird Registrations To be eligible for the Early Bird Rate, registrations must be confirmed by MER at least 60 days before the start of the conference.
Residents & Other Health Professionals Pricing for residents and other health professionals is open to medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and PharmDs /RPHs.
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Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE.
TO REQUEST INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A conference: Accommodations Hotel rates are subject to change without notice. Space is limited in our negotiated room-block. Early reservations are recommended to ensure accommodations at these popular properties. Availability and rates are subject to change once room-blocks are filled. Group rates shown do not include taxes and fees. Please contact the hotel to receive specific information on cancellation policies and other information. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THESE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HOTEL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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AIRFARE AND CAR DISCOUNTS Special discounted airfare is being offered for MER attendees on American Airlines, United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Additionally, MER has negotiated discounted rental car rates with Hertz, Alamo, and National. All airfare and rental car reservations must be made directly with the respective airline or rental company. Please call MER at 800-421-3756 to get the desired MER discount code. Please do not book airfare until registration and hotel reservations are confirmed. Conference registrations must be accompanied by payment. We cannot confirm your course registration until payment is received.
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Program Formats The conferences consist of half-day morning sessions. Breakfast is provided to attendees each meeting day.
Special Assistance
Contact your tax advisor for more details. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to attend and are forced to cancel or transfer your registration, a full refund is given for cancellations made within one week from the date you register for a conference. Cancellations/transfers made after one week from your registration date and prior to one week before the course start date are non-refundable; however, they may be credited toward a future MER registration minus a non-refundable $50 fee. The credits expire one year from the date of cancellation. If you are unable to attend the program you registered for and/or do not notify MER by one week before the course start date, your entire registration fee will be non‑refundable.
Disclaimer A portion of your room rate will be applied to offset the cost of the food and beverage served during the meeting to participants only. This includes daily breakfast and morning coffee breaks during meeting hours for registered attendees.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest It is the policy of Medical Education Resources (MER) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
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MER’s Green Initiative Like you, MER believes it is important to conserve and protect the natural resources we have been given. In 2012, we are taking steps toward being more ecologically friendly. The most noticeable change for our attendees will be the provision of take home flash drives containing all materials presented in the conference. In this way, we will be able to save hundreds of thousands of sheets of paper per year. MER believes that all of us should Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as much as possible.
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“This was my first attendance at an MER event and I found not only the lectures to be great, the speakers were also! The speakers were entertaining and enthusiastic and the topics were presented with practical info I can take home and use.”
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