Conference Information
7 Night St. Petersburg & BalticsJuly 16, 2011 - July 23, 2011Practical Primary Care Evidence (From Head to Toe and Everything in Between)(CME Organized by Physicians without Commercial Support) Browse the boutiques that line the streets of Gamla Stan in Stockholm. Stroll through Palace Square in St. Petersburg. Visit Gdansk contemporary art museums or relax in Visby, Sweden alluring island resort. All this and more in a 7 night sailing. Depart from Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Riga, Latvia; Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland; Visby, Sweden; Stockholm, Sweden Royal Carribean Vision of the Seas |
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Accreditation
| Physician Accreditation | This activity is reviewed for up to 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 | AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP as 10 CEU's. |
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| Tuition Fee | |
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Residents/Other Healthcare Professionals |
475 |
Physician |
575 |
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Tuition Discount - $50 Receive a discount if you are a past MCE Conferences attendee or for two and more healthcare professionals attending together. | |
Conference Tuition Cancellations 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 June 23,2011 however 50% of tuition fee may be applied to a future MCE conferences. | |
| Program Objectives |
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*Cardiovascular Prevention I - 1)Briefly review the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular and some history of change. 2) Discuss risk: Primary vs Secondary prevention. 3) Review Risk Assessment:General Risk Assessment , Special Test like Homocysteine and hsCRP. 4) The Evidence-based approach to hypertension: Diagnosis and Management: Proper office measurement, Utility of Home and 24 hour BP, Initial Medication ,Subsequent Medications (including. combinations like ACE & ARB, etc). *Cardiovascular Prevention II - 1) Evidence for management of Lipids: Primary Prevention with Statins,Primary Prevention with Other Agents,Secondary Prevention (medication, dosing, etc. 2) Evidence for the use of Anti-Platelet Agents: ASA (Anti-Platelet) Resistance, ASA in primary prevention, ASA in secondary prevention, Clopidogrel in Primary Prevention, Clopidogrel in Secondary Prevention, Dipyridamole in Secondary Stroke Prevention. *COPD - 1) Making the Diagnosis. 2) Smoking Cessation (Deferred to Topic VIII). 3) Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions. 4) Inhaled Medications (outcomes include Exacerbations, hospitalization and mortality). *Diabetes Type II - 1) Metabolic Syndrome (Deferred to Topic VIII). 2) Diagnosis and Teaching. 3) Monitoring Sugars (and potential outcomes) 4) Management of Sugars: Targets: Early after Diagnosis. If Sugars are consistently high. Oral Medications. Starting Insulin.5) Management of Additional risks: Risk Assessment: Is Diabetes a Coronary Heart Disease Equivalent. Anti-Platelets. Hypertension. Lipids *Depression- 1) History and Context. 2) Screening and Diagnosis. 3) Challenges with Anti-Depressant Evidence. 4) Do Antidepressants work?: What about pediatric (& adolescent) patients?. Safety in Pregnancy 5) How long do they take work?. 6) Which is the best: Are older worse than newer? Is one 2nd Generation better than another? 7) Specific Topics: What is the evidence for dose or dose adjustment? What if the first doesn’t work? When can we stop them? What else can help? *Care of the Elderly: Evidence Up-date - 1) Special Topics in Patients 75 and older: Hypertension in the elderly,Aggressive Cardiovascular Prevention, Anticoagulation in the elderly 2) Dementia Medications.3) Common Problems. *Osteoarthritis management and Balancing NSAID Risk - 1) Osteoarthritis:a. Diagnosis : Non-Pharmaceutical Management. Pharmaceutical Management. 2) NSAID risks (including Cox-2 anti- inflammatories):GI risks and b. Cardiovascular risks *What Patients Do for Themselves: Metabolic Syndrome, Lifestyle, Smoking & Vitamins - 1) Metabolic Syndrome & Impaired Glucose Tolerance. 2) Lifestyle options 3) Vitamin in the general population.4) Smoking Cessation. *Updates on Common Office Problems I (Musculoskeletal (& back) Pain & Urgent office visits) - 1) Back Pain.2) Other MSK issues.3) Urgent Office Visits. *Update on Common Office Problems II (Pediatric and Women’s Health) - 1) Women’s Health: Pap Testing, Cleaning/Swabbing the Cervix, Lubricant effects on Pap test quality ,Hot Flashes: Treatment Options, Some simple strategies for incontinence, Discussing Mammography. 2) Pediatric Issues: Do medications work in the sleepless infant?, URTI cough, Over the counter medications?,What about Honey?, Barking Coughs & croup ,Fever Control, Musculoskeletal injury pain control , Vomiting. |
Itinerary
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| July 16, 2011 | Stockholm, Sweden | Depart 5:00 PM |  |
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| July 17, 2011 | Helsinki, Finland Arrive 10:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM |
Conference 7:00 - 9:00 AM |
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| July 18, 2011 | St. Petersburg, Russia | Arrive 7:00 AM |
Depart 11:59 PM |  |
| July 19, 2011 | At Sea | Conference 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
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| July 20, 2011 | Riga, Latvia Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:30 PM |
MCE Conferences "Get Together" |
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| July 21, 2011 | Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland Arrive 11:00 AM Depart 8:00 PM |
Conference 7:00 - 10:00 AM |
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| July 22, 2011 | Visby, Sweden Arrive 9:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM |
Conference 7:00-9:00 AM |
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| July 23, 2011 | Stockholm, Sweden | Arrive 7:00 AM |
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Baltics 5 Countries in 7 Days Including St Petersburg, Russia
Depart from Stockholm, Sweden. Situated where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, Stockholm was founded as a fortress in the mid-13th century. The fortress grew into a town, spread to nearby islands, and the mainland eventually became the capital of Sweden.
Helsinki, Finland - is the sparkling capital of Finland, an elegant city of spectacular architecture, beautiful gardens, and harborside parks. The Finns have long been admired for graceful design and imaginative architecture
St. Petersburg, Russia - is rich in cultural heritage, and a masterpiece of architecture that embodies the soul of Imperial Russia. In 1703, Peter the Great built a fortress on the banks of the Neva River, and by 1712 a new city had emerged.
Riga, Latvia - The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
Gdańsk, Poland - has been one of the Baltic Sea's most enchanting seaports since the Middle Ages. Its eclectic blend of traditional German, Polish and modern influences adds to its charm.
Visby -Sweden a storied seaport and your gateway to Gotland, is Sweden's most alluring island resort. A popular trading spot since the Viking Age, the island has soul and enough medieval architecture to take you back a few centuries.
Pricing
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| Stockholm Lodging - Scandic Sergel Plaza www.scandichotels.com from 990 SEK ($138.00 USD) Brunkebergstorg 9, Box 16411 Stockholm 103 27 Sweden +46 (0)8 517 263 00 Hotell i Stockholm - Sheraton, Web Site: www.sheratonstockholm.se. Address: Tegelbacken 6 101 23 Stockholm, Sweden 08-412 34 09 1 king or 2 queen size beds from SEK 1,295.00 ($182 USD) per room per night Clarion Collection Hotel Tapto - Web Site: www.choicehotels.no. Address: Jungfrugatan 57 115 31 Stockholm, Sweden 08-664 50 00. Family Room, 1 Double Bed Standard Room, Breakfast and Light Evening Buffet Included, Sofabed-2Person, Free High-Speed Wireless, FREE Full Breakfast, Max Occupancy: 4 - Rate per room per night from SEK 1,770 ($248 USD) - Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds , Breakfast and Light Evening Buffet Included, Free High-Speed Wireless, FREE Full Breakfast, Max Occupancy: 2 (3 with extra bed ) Rate per room per night from SEK 1,270 ($178 USD) Birger Jarl Hotel - Web Site: www.birgerjarl.se. Address: Tulegatan 8 104 32 Stockholm, Sweden 08-674 18 00. Rates from SEK 1,182 ($178 USD) Nordic Sea Hotel Nordic Sea Hotel - http://www.nordicseahotel.se/en/The-hotel/| Vasaplan 4, Stockholm, Sweden | Tel: +46 8 50 56 30 00 | info@nordichotels.se Hotel Stureplan - www.hotelstureplan.se Birger Jarlsgatan 24 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden , P. 08-440 66 00 |
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| Airline Conference Discount Stockholm, Sweden (ARN) - 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 numbers shown below when making your airline. Continental Airlines - T.B.A Delta Airlines - T.B.A. |
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| Transfers - Stockholm Arlanda Airport - The airport rail link, the Arlanda Express, takes you between the City Terminal (situated by the Central Station) and Arlanda in just 20 minutes. Departures every 15 minutes, SEK 240 ($33 USD) for a single ticket. There is also a coach service (Airport Coaches) to and from the City Terminal in Stockholm every 5-10 minutes. The transfer takes about 40 minutes. A one-way trip costs SEK 119 ($16.50 USD). Airport Shuttle is a taxi alternative for people with hotel reservations in Stockholm. Airport Shuttle is a minibus that runs from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to all hotels downtown Stockholm. The bus departs every 30 minutes. Price 190 kr per person Taxi and limousine services are, of course, available at fixed rates ranging from 395-599 SEK($55-83 USD) per taxi for up to 4 people. To avoid any misunderstanding, when booking your taxi ask for one with a fixed airport transfer rate. To make reservations for a van or taxi service please copy and paste to your browser the link for Onelimo Stockholm, SE: http://www.onelimo.com/Stockholm32.htm Transfer to Cruise Terminal - The Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is about 45-minute drive by taxi to Freeport Cruise Terminal also known as Värtahamnen. For transfers please copy and paste to your browser http://www.cruise-services.com/service/transfers/sweden/stockholm/stockholm-airport-to-cruise-terminal-or-hotel-or-vice-versa/ Airport transfers can be arranged with RCCL Cruise Line through our office. They apply to passengers arriving and departing Stockholm on cruise dates or reserving pre and post cruise lodging with the cruise line. |
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