Endocrinology and Geriatrics for Primary Care
May 07, 2026 – May 09, 2026
Dollywood/Pigeon Forge/Great Smoky Mountains Ntnl Park - Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa
This program includes 2.0 hours of content intended to meet the MATE Act requirements.
Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, the Dollywood and Pigeon Forge area offers a unique blend of natural beauty, family-friendly fun, and rich Appalachian culture. Visitors can experience the thrill of world-class rides and live entertainment at Dollywood, explore the scenic wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or enjoy countless attractions in Pigeon Forge including go-karts, interactive museums, and lively dinner shows. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless adventures such as hiking, ziplining, and whitewater rafting, while food lovers can indulge in Southern staples like slow-smoked barbecue, homemade biscuits, and famous local pancakes. Throughout it all, the region’s deep cultural roots shine through in bluegrass music, traditional crafts, and the warm hospitality that makes every guest feel like part of the Smoky Mountain family.
(Find theme park information, conference attendee discounts and ticket purchase links in the Additional Travel Information section below)
Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Endocrinology and Geriatrics for Primary Care
12 Credits
This program includes 2.0 hours of content intended to meet the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requirements for DEA license renewal.
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Endocrinology and Geriatrics while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Endocrinology and Geriatrics, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program will help you in diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Endocrinology and Geriatrics.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier during a 20-minute office visit.
Schedule
Thursday, May 7th
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM:
Multimorbidity: Discussing Goals of Care and the Challenging Decisions
Objectives: 1) Illustrate the four principles of clinical ethics 2) Discuss principles of shared decision-making and the challenges to achieving this 3) Define the “technological imperative” and how it applies in the care of seriously ill patients 4) Interpret preferences regarding survival, quality of life, and cost to patients for optimal patient-centered outcomes
2:30 PM – 2:35 PM ~ BREAK
2:35 PM – 3:35 PM:
Opioids and Pain Management in the Seriously Ill
Objectives: 1) Discuss how pain management strategies may vary in seriously ill patients, those approaching end-of-life, or those with chronic pain syndromes 2) Describe differences between dose, onset and duration of opioids based on drug formulation, route administered and tolerance 3) List commonly encountered opioid side-effects
3:35 PM – 3:45 PM ~ BREAK
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM:
Diabetes: Workup and Update
Objectives: 1) Identify the newest data on the identification of patients at risk for Type 2 diabetes 2) Discuss strategies to prevent or delay the disease process 3) Review the new guidelines and practice recommendations for nutrition and physical activity 4) Discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment programs for patients with diabetes
4:45 PM – 4:50 PM ~ BREAK
4:50 PM – 5:50 PM:
Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease
Objectives: 1) Incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with thyroid disease 2) Evaluate screening methods for thyroid disease 3) Recognize when to treat subclinical thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, and thyroiditis 4) Determine whether the incidence of thyroid disease is increasing at disproportionate rates for different races and ethnicities
Friday, May 8th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Obesity
Objectives: 1) Recognize that obesity is caused by an interaction of environmental and genetic factors 2) Identify medical risks and complications with obesity 3) Review pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Osteoporosis
Objectives: 1) Recognize and consider the incidence and burden of osteoporosis 2) Discuss current clinical guidelines for identification and treatment of osteoporosis 3) Consistently screen and assess patient risk for development of osteoporosis 4) Educate patients on prevention strategies 5) Make therapeutic decisions based on the latest clinical trial findings 6) Identify patients at greater risk of fragility fractures due to probable osteoporosis, and increase index of suspicion in patients based on age and gender
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Non-Malignant Pain Considerations and Safe Opioid Prescribing
Objectives: 1) Understand the neurobiology of chronic pain and how this relates to pharmacologic targets 2) Develop a data-driven and practical understanding of dosing, benefits, and side-effects of common non-opioid pharmacologic agents 3) Review pharmacologic algorithms for treating common pain syndromes, such as acute back pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain 4) Develop a practical approach to opioid risk stratification and identification of opioid use disorder
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Polypharmacy and Pearls for Non-Pain Symptom Management in the Elderly
Objectives: 1) Compare and contrast efficacy of antiemetics and how to select appropriate medication based on patient symptom profile 2) Interpret evidence of the role of oxygen and opioids in treatment of dyspnea 3) Describe common management strategies for the care of patients who are receiving comfort cares
Saturday, May 9th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Cancer Screening and Survivorship
Objectives: 1) Apply recommended guidelines for screening of colorectal, cervical, lung, breast, and prostate cancer based on available evidence. 2) Identify differences between American cancer society recommendations versus other major screening guidelines such as USPSTF and others. 3) Describe common barriers to and arguments for and against early cancer screening
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Differentiating and Diagnosing Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in the Elderly
Objectives: 1) Become familiar with the diagnosis of major depression and its epidemiology in older adults 2) Discuss two quick office-based screening tools 3) Review evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological management strategies 4) Differentiate depression and pseudodementia from dementia and delirium
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Female and Male Hormone Potpourri
Objectives: 1) Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and amenorrhea 2) Discuss diagnosis of male hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Common Pituitary and Adrenal Conditions Encountered by Primary Care Providers
Objectives: 1) Review pituitary and adrenal physiology 2) Recognize signs and symptoms of disorders related to pituitary and adrenal hormonal imbalance
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to this activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
May 7, 2026
Dollywood DreamMore Resort - Peaks Ballroom
Conference - Day 1
Light Snacks and Beverages for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 5:50 PM
May 8, 2026
Dollywood DreamMore Resort - Peaks Ballroom
Conference - Day 2
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
May 9, 2026
Dollywood DreamMore Resort - Peaks Ballroom
Conference - Day 3
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Endocrinology and Geriatrics for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 05/07/2026 to 05/09/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – CFPC
Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive Mainpro+ Certified, Certified Assessment, or Non-Certified credits for participation in this activity due to a reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
The AOA automatically recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as AOA Category 2 credit.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for recertification and continuing education credits. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one contact hour for registered nurses or one advanced practice CNE for nurse practitioners.
Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of 12 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Pharmacology Credits
This course has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 CME credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging Reservations -To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here. If you need assistance, please contact our office at info@mceconferences.com.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations and Amenities – Family time comes naturally here. Surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, yet only minutes away from excitement, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort offers everything you need to make your family’s trip memorable. Built around the rich traditions of storytelling, family and togetherness, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is just minutes from Dollywood’s award-winning theme parks. This hotel in Pigeon Forge near Gatlinburg upholds the spirit of the South in a fresh new way, as it can only be imagined by Dolly and Dollywood.
- King with Bunk – $279 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) This family-friendly room features a comfy king-sized bed and twin bunk beds. The full bath includes a tub, and the room offers a working desk with multiple charging stations. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
- Double Queen – $359 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Featuring two queen-size beds, this family-friendly room with full bath includes a tub, and the room offers a working desk with multiple charging stations. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
CONFIRMED CONCESSIONS & AMENITIES: Complimentary wi-fi will be available throughout the guest rooms, lobby, common areas, meeting space, and poolside for all guests. Complimentary TimeSaver Passes (for Dollywood park access) for all overnight guests. Complimentary trolley transportation to the parks for all overnight guests. Complimentary self-parking is available to all registered resort guests including overnight guests; as well as for local/offsite guests driving in for the program for conference days and hours ONLY.
Additional Lodging Information –
Taxes and Fees: A total tax rate currently 12.25% applies to room reservations, which includes 7% state sales tax, 2.75% county/local tax, 2.5% Sevier County lodging tax, and 3% Pigeon Forge city occupancy tax, all applied on top of the nightly rate. (Subject to change)
Check-in/Check-out times: Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and Check-out time is at 11:00 a.m. Every effort is made to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time; however, rooms may not be immediately available.
Additional Room Occupants: Rates listed above are for single/double occupancy. Each extra adult sharing a room (after two) may be charged an additional fee (currently $10.00 per person, per night).
Hotel Parking – Complimentary self-parking is available to all registered resort guests including overnight guests; as well as for local/offsite guests driving in for the program for conference days and hours ONLY.
Lodging Deposit – A deposit equal to one (1) night’s stay plus tax is required and will be charged for each individual’s reservation.
Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room allotment agreement with the conference lodging venue:
- Cancellation made 31 days or more prior to arrival: A full refund will be issued.
- Cancellation 30 days or less prior to arrival: No refunds will be issued.
- No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation: No refunds will be issued.
All lodging cancellations must be made directly with the lodging venue. Please refer to your lodging confirmation for contact information and policies.
Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until April 1, 2026 (based on availability). Our allotment for reduced room rates may sell out before this date. We urge you to secure your lodging reservation as early as possible. Reduced rates will also be offered for 3 nights pre and post-program dates (based on availability).
Room Reservation Guidelines – The lodging reservation link has been created for the MCE Conference continuing medical education program, and only guests that are registered for this CME conference are eligible to use this site in order to access discounted rooms and/or theme park tickets (if applicable).
- Attendees must register within (7) seven days of booking MCE discounted lodging to avoid cancellations or increased nightly rates (depending on Hotel/Resort policy).
- We allow a maximum of 2 room reservations per registered attendee, based on availability and rates at the time of booking.
- Rooms and/or tickets (if applicable) cannot be purchased for the purpose of, or with the intention of being resold.
- All reservations must be made under the registered attendee’s name, as all reservations and ticket orders (if applicable) will be audited against the CME program registration list. Should it be necessary, we reserve the right to contact you to request proof of registration. If it is discovered that the reservation and/or ticket order is not for an MCE Conferences participant, the reservations and/or ticket order may be canceled or modified based on the Hotel/Resort policy, and deposits may not be eligible for a refund.
Please note: In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the number of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information – Most visitors to Dollywood fly into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, just 38 miles (1 hour) away and the most convenient option. For broader flight options, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is 215 miles (3.5–4 hours) away, and Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is about 190 miles (3.5 hours). Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is also a nearby choice at 95 miles (2 hours) from the resort.
Car Rental – To make your discounted car rental reservation, please click on the following links (please note: car rental company availability may differ based on airport/ destination)
- AVIS – Click Here and enter G028287 in the “AWD Number” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Budget – Click Here
- Enterprise – Click Here and enter XZB6145 to receive the Group Discount.
- Hertz – Click Here and check the “Enter a Discount or Promo Code” and “I am a Corporate Customer” boxes. Enter 2086989 in the “Discount/CDP/Club Code” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Alamo – Click Here and enter 7014125 under Contract ID to receive the Group Discount.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
Dollywood Resort Ticket Link – To purchase specially-priced MCE discounted Resort Park tickets, please Click Here!
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort includes several exclusive on-property guest benefits at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country that can enhance your visit significantly (Subject to change, please check the hotel website for up to date inclusions):
- TimeSaver Pass Included: Each guest with a valid Dollywood ticket receives a complimentary TimeSaver Pass (value up to $60), which lets you skip regular lines at select rides and shows.
- Complimentary Door-to-Door Transportation: Resort guests get free shuttle service to Dollywood and Splash Country with exclusive resort-only park entrance — faster access and no general parking hassle.
- Free Parking at the Park: Skip the $25 daily parking fee — DreamMore guests park at the resort and take the shuttle.
- Early Saturday Entry (when available): Enjoy early access to select Dollywood rides every Saturday before the park opens to the general public.
- Priority Access to Ticketed Events & Festivals: Advance and preferred access to limited-availability seasonal offerings and events.
Click here to learn more about Dollywood’s amazing parks and resorts.
Special Assistance – MCE’s policy is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special arrangements are necessary for an individual with a disability to attend a conference, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031.
Please Note: MCE is not associated with the third party services listed herein and shall not be liable for any services of such third party providers.
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