Conference Information
Atlantis Resort (March)March 18, 2010 - March 20, 2010Pediatrics - Focus on Adolescent Medicine and Young Adults(CME Organized by Physicians without Commercial Support) The focal point of the unique family entertainment experience at Atlantis is the 20 million gallons of fresh and salt-water pools and lagoons, amazing water adventures, cascading waterfalls, a marine habitat second only to Mother Nature with a remarkable, unparalleled assortment of exhibit lagoons and underwater formations - all located on a seemingly endless stretch of beach that has been called the most beautiful in the world. This unique, ocean-themed destination offers a variety of guest accommodations; over 35 restaurants, bars and lounges to satisfy any palette; and the largest and most exciting casino in The Bahamas. |
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Accreditation
| AAFP Physician Accreditation | This activity was reviewed and accepted for up 10 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants | AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP. |
| American Nursing Accreditation | AAFP prescribed credits are accepted by the nursing associations as 15 CEU's |
| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP | AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP as 10 CEU's. |
| MCE Conferences Goes Green | MCE Conferences has adopted environmentally friendly policies in our office and at our conferences. We decided to make these simple changes that can help save energy and resources. We no longer mail out brochures. We now post all conference and travel information online. Conference handout material is distributed on a CD disk. For additional information on our programs please contact our office at 888-533-9031 or e-mail info@mceconferences.com |
| Tuition Fee | |
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Physician |
575 |
Military MD/Residents/Other Healthcare Professionals |
475 |
| Tuition Notes | |
| Tuition Discount - $50 Receive a discount if you are a past MCE Conferences attendee or for two and more healthcare professionals attending together. | |
| Tuition Cancellation Must be confirmed in writing and 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is made after February 18, 2010 however 50% of tuition fee may be applied to a future MCE conferences. | |
| Program Objectives |
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This course is designed by physicians for primary care and internal medicine physicians, nurses and all other healthcare professionals interested in expansion of their knowledge and skills in Medical Issues in Adolescents and Young Adults. *Adolescent Clinical Problems: Pearls for the Practitioner - a) Understand pitfalls in making a diagnosis in an ill Adolescent b) Appreciate semantic problems that can arise in history taking. c)Review common adolescent health problems and some complications. *Menstrual Disorders - a) Know how to work up a teen with too many or too few periods. b)Understand the usual pathology related to menstrual disorders *Sports Medicine I - a) Lower extremity Be able to examine each joint in the lower extremity to evaluate injury. b)Understand the basics of sport rehabilitation. c)Be able to guide parents regarding weight lifting in teens *Sports Medicine II - Back and Upper extremity : a)Be able to work up the common causes of back pain in teens b)Be able to diagnose serious sports injuries of the upper extremity especially young pitchers *Adolescent Dermatology - a)Be able to recognize common foot rashes and know their treatment. b)Be able to diagnose dysplastic nevus syndrome and plan their management c)Be able to recognize various nevi seen in adolescents *Adolescent Drug use and Motivational Interviewing - a)Understand the peculiar sensitivity of adolescents to drugs of abuse. b)Know how to approach history taking regarding adolescent drug abuse c)Understand the mechanics of Motivational interviewing *Contraception - a)Review the practitioner’s unique approach to adolescent s seeking contraception. b)Know the various types of contraception and how to use them *STI- Sexually Transmissible Infections - a)Know the risks teens face from sexually transmitted infections b) Know who to test for STIs c) Know the presentation of Sexually Transmitted infections and how to diagnose them *Case Studies - a) Using an interactive format practice skills and diagnosis of adolescent health problems. b) Understand the current treatment of Acne *Drugs of Abuse, Psychosis and Suicide - a) Review the physiological effects of drugs of abuse b)Be able to differentiate the difference between the effects of drug abuse, psychosis and organic brain syndromes c) Know the risk factors for suicide. |
Itinerary
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| March 18, 2010 | Atlantis Conference Center | Conference 7:00-10:15 AM |
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| March 19, 2010 | Atlantis Conference Center | Conference 7:00-11:15 AM |
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| March 20, 2010 | Atlantis Conference Center | Conference 7:00 - 10:15 AM |
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Atlantis Resort- A Paradise Retreat for the Whole Family
Atlantis provides a myriad of activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy various programs for children ages 3 to 17. At the Atlantis Kids Club, kids enjoy a multitude of activities with various themes. Teens and pre-teens even have their own nightclub, Club Rush. Other relaxing options include complimentary movies at the Atlantis Theatre. Babysitting is also available and reservations can be made two weeks prior to arrival. For registration and more information, visit the Atlantis Kids Club or call (242) 363-3000, ext. 46363.
Activities for the Family - The Lazy River Ride, • Children’s pools located, throughout Atlantis, • The Atlantis Theatre shows recent, releases on a big screen with freshly popped popcorn, • Atlantis Library with over 1,200 volumes, audio books, chairs and internet access, • Reduced kids pricing in all buffets, • In-room babysitting available
Experience up-close views of more than 50,000 marine animals from over 200 species. Walk through underwater tunnels surrounded by sharks. Meander through passageways and observe stingrays, moon jellies and piranhas. At Dolphin Cay Atlantis, swimming with dolphins has been redefined. Soak in beautiful open-air lagoons filled with tropical sea life. Observe daily feedings of some of the world’s most incredible aquatic life.
Pricing
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| REGISTER EARLY - In order to provide quality and ineractive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability. | ||
| FOR AVAILABILITY CALL OUR OFFICE - | TOLL FREE 888-533-9031 |
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| Conference Airline Discount for Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) - MCE Conferences has arranged group discounts with airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your own travel agency or through the airline Convention Desk at the numbers listed here. To receive the group discounts please make sure that you and your travel agent refer to the group code number given to you below when making your airline reservation. American Airlines percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.aa.com for AA flights only. Use the authorization number 5170AA as the aa.com promotion code. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790. Continental Airlines at www.continental.com. Click on Products and Services Travel for Groups and Meetings and click on MeetingWorks. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZG0EB7SJ5D in the Offer Code box or call Continental MeetingWorks Reservations at 800-468-7022 |
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| Car Rental in Nassau, Bahamas - When renting a motor vehicle remember always to drive on the left side of the road.Visitors may use their home licenses for up to three months. Avis- www.avis.com.bs. Toll Free Inside the U.S. 1-800-331-1084 Inside the Bahamas: 1-800-228-0668 Budget- www.budget.com. Toll Free 800-472-3325
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| Rountrip Airport Transfers - To make your reservations online with VIATOR please copy this link to your browser: http://www.viator.com/Bahamas-tours/Transfers-and-Ground-Transport/d29-g15 Taxi service from the Nassau airport to the Atlantis Resort is approximately $35 one way. |
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| Passport Requirement - Effective January 1, 2007, United States citizens traveling between the United States and The Bahamas, regardless of age, will be required to show a passport to re-enter the United States. For information on how to obtain or renew a passport please visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/. |
Pediatrics - Focus on Adolescent Medicine and Young Adults
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