Dermatology and Women’s Health for Primary Care
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Puerto Rico - San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
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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
Dermatology and Women’s Health for Primary Care
12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Dermatology and Women’s Health, 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 Dermatology and Women’s Health, to enhance 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 Dermatology and Women’s Health.
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
Friday, November 13th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Contraception: Beyond Birth Control Pills, Female Sterilization, and Male Condoms
Objectives: 1) Describe principles of patient selection regarding contraceptives 2) Discuss the indications and/or contraindications for various contraceptive methods 3) Appraise recommendations for use of long-acting reversible contraceptives 4) State the options and indications regarding methods of emergency contraception
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Sexually Transmitted Infections: The Current CDC Recommendations
Objectives: 1) Discuss the common clinical presentations for patients experiencing STIs 2) Demonstrate the contemporary use of testing to diagnose and treat STIs 3) Review major infections with identification of appropriate therapy 4) Summarize recommended behavioral counseling to reduce STIs in primary care and related settings
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Malignant and Non-Malignant Tumors of the Skin
Objectives: 1) Recognize common malignant and benign skin tumors by clinical appearance and identify lesions warranting further evaluation 2) Differentiate basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma from benign lesions and common mimickers 3) Apply an appropriate approach to suspicious skin lesions, including biopsy indications and technique selection, referral thresholds, and prevention counseling
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Inflammatory Skin Disease: Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Lichen Planus, and Atopic Dermatitis
Objectives: 1) Recognize the characteristic features of psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, and atopic dermatitis and distinguish them from common mimickers 2) Apply a practical approach to the diagnosis and initial management of common inflammatory skin diseases 3) Select appropriate first-line topical therapies and determine when systemic treatment, phototherapy, or referral is indicated 4) Identify comorbidities warranting further evaluation, including psoriatic arthritis, mental health conditions, and metabolic syndrome
Saturday, November 14th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
The Itchy Patient: Evaluation and Treatment of Pruritus
Objectives: 1) Distinguish primary skin disease from pruritus occurring without a primary rash 2) Apply a stepwise approach to evaluating the itchy patient, including history, examination findings, and laboratory testing 3) Select evidence-based initial treatments for common causes of pruritus 4)Identify features suggesting underlying systemic disease and determine when to escalate therapy or refer to dermatology
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Drug Eruptions: Common and Life-Threatening
Objectives: 1) Recognize common patterns of drug eruption and identify medications frequently associated with morbilliform, urticarial, and fixed drug eruptions 2) Differentiate benign eruptions from severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including SJS/TEN, DRESS, and AGEP 3) Apply an initial evaluation and management plan, including medication review, laboratory testing, and decisions regarding drug discontinuation 4) Identify red-flag features requiring urgent hospitalization or specialist consultation, and counsel patients on future drug avoidance and documentation
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Menopause – The Heat Goes On! 20+ years after the publication of the Principle Results from the WHI*
Objectives: 1) Review the diagnosis of menopause 2) Discuss the management of vasomotor instability 3) Prepare a treatment regimen for women with atrophic vaginitis 4) State the risks and benefits of treatment with estrogen containing compounds
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Case Studies in Treatment of Menopausal Transition Symptoms
Objectives: 1) Select evidence-based treatments for vasomotor symptoms based on individual patient factors 2) Develop individualized treatment plans for genitourinary syndrome of menopause using hormonal and non-hormonal options 3) Assess sexual health concerns during the menopausal transition and select treatments that improve sexual function and quality of life 4) Use shared decision-making to manage complex menopausal symptoms based on patient preferences and risk factors 5) Compare the benefits and risks of hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for menopausal symptoms.
Sunday, November 15th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Screening for Cervical Cancer
Objectives: 1) Interpret the rationale and evidence supporting primary HPV testing as a screening method for cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer 2) Compare the effectiveness of primary HPV testing with traditional Pap smear screening methods in detecting cervical
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Gender Affirming Healthcare: A Conversation
Objectives: 1) Discuss the current trans nomenclature and terminology 2) Describe transgender health issues 3) Assess the potential complications and review the current monitoring of individuals on hormone therapy
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Connective Tissue Diseases of the Skin: Cutaneous Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and Scleroderma
Objectives: 1) Recognize the key clinical features of cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma, and distinguish them from common mimickers seen in primary care 2) Identify clinical findings suggesting systemic involvement or increased disease severity, and determine when laboratory evaluation or urgent dermatology referral is warranted 3) Apply a practical approach to the initial evaluation and management of suspected cutaneous connective tissue disease, including screening, counseling, and therapy
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Cutaneous Infections: From TB to Mpox
Objectives: 1) Recognize the clinical features of common bacterial, fungal, viral, and mycobacterial skin infections 2) Differentiate cutaneous infections from inflammatory and noninfectious conditions that mimic them 3) Apply a practical approach to diagnosis and initial management, including appropriate use of cultures, molecular testing, and biopsy
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
November 13, 2026
Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 14, 2026
Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 15, 2026
Conference Center
Conference - Day 3
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 Dermatology and Women’s Health for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/13/2026 to 11/15/2026.
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 – We are currently past our group cutoff date with the property. We may still have some rooms available; however, this is not guaranteed. Please email info@mceconferences.com to check availability of these final rooms. If no rooms remain available, please click here for nearby lodging options or call 787-722-7000 to confirm if the San Juan Marriott Puerto Rico has remaining availability for you to book directly.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations and Amenities – Experience ultimate comfort in San Juan, Puerto Rico at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Each of their 527 stylish hotel rooms and suites comes with a private balcony overlooking the beach or downtown San Juan.
- Standard ROH Rooms – $299.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)
- Ocean View Rooms – $359.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)
Additional Lodging Information –
- Taxes & Fees: Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (Discounted $50.00 Resort Fee plus 11% Government Tax) in effect at the time of check-out.
- Additional Adult Charge: Guest room rates are quoted as single or double occupancy. There may be an additional charge for occupants beyond this occupancy.
Resort Fee – A Reduced Resort fee of $50.00 Per Room, Per Night plus Tax is not included in the group room rate and will be charged daily to your account (reduced from $65.00).
Resort Fee Inclusions (inclusions are subject to change without notice by the Resort)
• Beach chairs and umbrellas.*
• Access to Fitness Center, Pools, and Beach
• In room Coffee & Tea.
• Enhanced High Speed Internet Access in room, indoor meeting space, and hotel public areas.
• 30 minutes use of internet at the Lobby Computer stations.*
• Entertainment with live music. (May change seasonally)
• US $30.00 Casino match and play coupon at check in (once per stay).
• Daily Two (2) hours Bicycle Rental.*
• Daily Two (2) hours use Tennis Court ( reservation at Fitness Center required).**
• Daily One (1) hour Aqua Fitness Classes**
• Daily One (1) hour Yoga Classes.**
• Personal Trainer available at Fitness Center Six (6) hours a day (6am-9am) & (5pm-8pm).
*Beach Chairs, Umbrellas, Tennis, Bicycle Rentals and Internet access at the Lobby computer Stations based upon availability and/or weather conditions.
**For information and reservation visit the Wellness Center reception.
Hotel Parking – . Parking Overnight is confirmed for the group at $25 per day for overnight guests; local and offsite attendees will be able to park during conference hours on Fri, Sat, Sun for $20 per day.
Lodging Deposit – A Deposit of 1 Night + Tax is due at the time of booking. Deposits paid by guests are refundable if notice is received by Hotel at least ( 7 ) days prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.
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 October 7, 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 – The San Juan Airport (SJU) is located approximately 10 minutes from theSan Juan Marriott Resort & Casino. You can utilize ride-share or taxis.
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 MCE Conferences 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.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
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The travel documents you need as a U.S. citizen to travel to or from a U.S. territory or Freely Associated State depend on your destination.
U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. citizens do need a passport to travel to these Freely Associated States:
- The Federated States of Micronesia
- The Republic of the Marshall Islands
- The Republic of Palau
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Register Early! In order to provide a quality and interactive 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.