The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME)in the United States of America.

About the reciprocal credit agreement•CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits.

Canadian Healthcare professionals in other specialties need to verify with their licensing board the reciprocal credit agreement with the AAFP.

Physician

Military MD/Residents/Other Healthcare Professionals

Overview
The emphasis will be on current guidelines and evidence-based medicine, as indicated within each topic’s specific objectives. Since Internal Medicine takes a lead role in medicine in general, this course was designed for all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician to provide a review and up-date in their medical knowledge and abilities to diagnose, treat and improve patient care.

Target Audience
Family Physicians and all physicians and other healthcare professionals seeking clinical information about Internal Medicine Issues.

Topics and Objectives

Diagnosis of Primary Headache Syndromes
Objectives: 1) Learn the principal historical features of migraine, tension-type, and cluster headache 2) Understand the features that differentiate migraine from tension-type headache 3) Known when to obtain neuroimaging for patients with suspected primary headache disorders

Treatment of Migraine and Primary Headache Syndromes
Objectives: 1) Learn indications for preventive therapy for migraine and which medications are most effective 2) Understand complementary and alternative treatment strategies for migraine 3) Develop a rational approach to abortive therapy of migraine

Hypertension Update
Objectives: 1)Learn to apply JNC-7 guidelines in the treatment of patients with hypertension 2) Be aware of recent data challenging the role of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension 3) Develop a rational approach to pharmacologic treatment of hypertension based on recent trial data

Depression in Primary Care Practice
Objectives: 1) Understand the proper role of second generation antidepressants 2) Learn the value of augmentation and switching strategies 3) Know the most common side effects of commonly used antidepressants

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation
Objectives: 1) Identify patient- and procedure-related risk factors for postoperative cardiac complications 2) Demonstrate knowledge of the revised cardiac risk index 3) Learn the optimal role of beta-blockers and statins for the prevention of postoperative cardiac complications

New Drugs for Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Learn which recently approved drugs and drugs in the pipeline will have the largest impact on primary care practice 2) Understand the efficacy, side effects, and cost of the important novel drugs in primary care practice 3) Learn the role of recently approved medications and their place among existing therapies

What You Need to Know About Thyroid Disease
Objectives:1) Understand the approach to evaluating a rising TSH in a patient who is on thyroid hormone 2) Develop an approach to the management of patients with subclinical hypothyroidism 3) Develop an approach to the management of patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism

Drug Interactions and Side Effects
Objectives: 1) Identify possible drug interactions in the use of common drugs 2) Recognize the common and serious drug interactions with warfarin 3) Identify the common side effects seen with SSRI’s

Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician
Objectives: 1) Identify and know the causes of erythema multiforme 2) Recognize the cutaneous manifestations of hepatitis C 3) Recognize the different patterns that help with diagnosis of groin rashes

HIV for the Primary Care Physician
Objectives: 1) Identify symptoms and signs suggestive of the Immune reconstitution syndrome 2) Recognize the hepatomegaly –lactic acidosis syndrome seen with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors 3) Develop a management plan for patients with HIV disease with thrush who present with dysphagia

Practical Pearls in Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Understand when and when not to cover for MRSA in patients presenting with Cellulitis 2) Recognize benefits and extended opportunities for the use of metformin 3) Identify when not to use thiazide diuretics in patients with hypertension

Evaluation of Common Symptoms
Objectives: 1) Identify the common causes of chronic cough 2) Recognize upper airway cough syndrome 3) Understand how to best use the history to help with evaluation of patients who present with fatigue

Conference

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Conference

Please Note- All participants holding a foreign passport must contact their passport issuing embassy and get information on visa requirement for entering Jamaica.

For more information on room rates and availability, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031.

Reservations must be made 60 days before the conference. Regular room rates will apply to all reservations made after this date based on availability. Conference room rates are offered 3 nights (or more) pre and post conference dates based on availability. MCE Conferences contracts lodging with the resorts to ensure the lowest rates for our attendees. Lodging reservations are reserved for attendees registered for this conference. We can allow one additional room at the group rate for accompanying family and friends. Reservations made without tuition registration may be automatically deleted after 7 days unless you notify our office the reason we do not have your tuition registration or send names of family or friends not attending the conferences who made reservations on the link. Our email address is info@mceconferences.com or call our office at 1-888-533-9031.

A blend of all-inclusive amenities, comfort, and luxury becomes the setting for an unforgettable vacation. World-renowned food and service, numerous activities and relaxing hideaways are only a few of the amenities at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel. There is even a Kids Club for children 4 to 12 with supervised activities.

Iberostar Rose Hall Beach has a very unique and elegant Colonial design with an astounding attention to detail.The Standard and Partial Ocean view room are 368 sq. ft while the Oceanfront room is 439 sq ft. The Standard Room offers a garden view or choose to stay oceanside at the Oceanfront room.

Bedding: Choose between 2 Double Sized Beds or 1 King Sized Bed.
(Bedding type subject to availability)

Amenities Include: Television (Satellite), Maid Service, Coffee/Tea Maker, Desk, Iron, Mini-bar, Turndown service, Air Conditioning, Blackout Drapes, Crib (on request), Safe Deposit Box, Hairdryer, Ironing Board, Private Balcony, and Ceiling Fan.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 3 adults and 1 child, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Kids 0-12 Stay Free at the Resort!
Triple Occupancy Rates for 13 Years & Up :
Standard Room: $89 Per Person Per Night
Ocean View: $99 Per Person Per Night
Junior Suite Ocean Front: $125 Per Person Per Night

Pricing includes tax & gratuities. Some Rooms are Handicap Accessible and All Rooms are Non-Smoking.

For more information on room rates and availability, please contact our office at
1-888-533-9031.

This Montego Bay property has a private beach. Dining options at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites include 6 restaurants and a poolside bar. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a lazy river, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Lucy's Kids Club is offered for children 4-12. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, and facials. Guests at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites can use the amenities at the Rose Hall Beach Hotel.

Iberostars's team of designers, led by Majorcan artist José Deudero, incorporated décor inspired by the culture and surroundings of Rose Hall. Rose Hall Suites design features contrasting elements from original furniture carved in wood to antique-inspired iron chandeliers. Suites are 439 sq. feet.

Bedding : Choose between 2 Double Sized Beds or 1 King Sized Bed.
(Bedding type subject to availability)

Amenities Include : Flat-Screen TV with Remote Control, Air Conditioning and Ceiling Fan, a Fully Stocked Mini Bar, a Coffee Maker, Telephone, Alarm clock, In-room Safe deposit boxes, and an Iron and Ironing board. Every bathroom has a Whirlpool and a Shower, Hairdryer, Lighted Cosmetic Mirror and a Telephone.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults, or 3 adults and 1 child, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Pricing includes tax & gratuities. Some Rooms are Handicap Accessible and All Rooms are Non-Smoking.

For more information on room rates and availability, please contact our office at
1-888-533-9031

This Adult-Only Hotel is the finest All Inclusive Hotel in Jamaica. There are 2 pools on site: 1 lake pool with a swim up bar and 1 activity pool. Also available at this hotel (at a charge) are shops, Internet, a beauty salon and a spa specializing in couples treatments and massages. In addition, guests enjoy full access to both neighboring hotels within the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach & Spa Resort complex.

Bedding : 1 King Sized Bed

Amenities Include : Air conditioning,Flat-screen TV, DVD players, Alarm clock/CD player,iPod & MP3 docking station, Pillow menu,Bathrooms with Jacuzzi,Personalized mini-bar,Porter service,Service to unpack and pack luggage,Luxury bathroom articles, Hairdryers,Iron & ironing board and Safe.

Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults Per Room.

Pricing includes tax & gratuities. Some Rooms are Handicap Accessible and All Rooms are Non-Smoking.

For more information on room rates and availability, please contact our office at
1-888-533-9031.

Your stay includes meals, drinks, and sports. Also included are several exciting activities such as snorkeling and kayaking and a fabulous program of evening entertainment and shows.

You’ll be spoiled with all of the options for dining at the resort. Choose between the main buffet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as three à la carte restaurants. There’s also a steak house and themed Japanese and Cajun cuisine – in fact, there’s something to suit all tastes. There’s even a restaurant for those wishing to cool off on the beach or at the pool. The finest culinary delights will add extra flavor to the holiday of a lifetime.

In addition to enjoying mouth-watering dishes in several restaurants, top quality alcoholic and soft drinks, guests can enjoy the room service, available from 11 AM to 11 PM seven days a week.

Full payment is due at the time of booking
Cancellation 30 days or more before arrival - 1 night is forfeited
Cancellation 29 days or less before arrival - 4 nights is forfeited
Cancellation 7 days or less before arrival - no refunds will be given

No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation
All cancellations must be made via e-mail to info@mceconferences.com by the dates stated above.

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and baggage insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. In the event that you must cancel your participation in this travel program which may include other nonreturnable travel arrangements you have made, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. For Travel Guard Insurance information: CLICK HERE

Note: Travel insurance does not cover tuition fee.

Our “Green CME” initiative will pursue and utilize practices that will use less energy and natural resources. Use none, use less, and reuse is our philosophy.

By offering and utilizing “green” alternatives, we will be helping to protect our natural resources.

Some of the current ecological practices that we have in place are as follows:
- Using a USB Drive to hold paper intensive educational materials
- Creating websites and e-mail blasts in place of printing brochures or postcards
- Reusing signage, if possible, from year to year
- Encouraging the recycling of name badge holders, lanyards, and writing utensils after a meeting has adjourned
- Using recycled copy and printer paper
MCE Conferences CME encourages you to support our “Green CME” movement by taking advantage of our responsible and eco-friendly practices and resources. We also welcome all suggestions and ideas that you have regarding new or alternative ways in which we can embrace the “Green” movement.

Please feel free to contact us at info@mceconferences.com or (888)533-9031 to offer suggestions and ideas.