Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care
Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026
Yosemite National Park - Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra Recreation, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a resort with summer time activities to keep you busy and fulfilled from sunrise to a starry night sky. Near Yosemite National Park’s south gate, it is easy to get to all of the Classics that this geological wonder has to offer: Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite Falls (the highest waterfall in North America) and more! Tenaya offers much more than other Yosemite hotels: five restaurants, a world-class spa, three pools, a skating rink (winter), horseback riding, mountain biking, and guided tours with expert locals. At Tenaya Lodge you rest, play and rejuvenate. You make memories that you never forget.
Reservations may be required to enter the National Park during peak season. For more National Park information, please select the Additional Travel tab below.
This program includes 6.0 hours of content intended to meet the MATE Act requirements.
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
Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care
12 Credits
This program includes 6.0 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 Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine 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 Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine to enhance the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program involves 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 Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine.
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, July 24th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
The Disease of Addiction and Common Substance/Behavioral Addictions
Objectives: 1) Describe the disease model and diagnostic criteria for addiction 2) Engage patients regarding unhealthy alcohol or drug use 3) List and treat commonly abused substances and behavioral addictions
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Marijuana, Alcohol, and Substance Use in Adolescents
Objectives: 1) Address common questions regarding marijuana use 2) Facilitate open, safe dialogue with adolescents about drugs and alcohol 3) Develop patient-centered treatment plans for adolescents using or misusing substances
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Getting Your Patient’s A1c to Goal
Objectives: 1) Review the pharmacology of major diabetes therapies, including mechanism of action, contraindications, and adverse effect profiles 2) Compare the advantages and limitations of available pharmacologic treatment options 3) Select appropriate glucose-lowering therapies based on patient-specific factors and comorbid conditions 4) Evaluate glycemic control and determine when to initiate or intensify insulin therapy 5) Apply evidence-based guidelines (e.g., American Diabetes Association Standards of Care) to achieve A1c targets
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Meeting Goals Beyond A1c
Objectives: 1) Review newer and emerging diabetes therapies and define their place in therapy 2) Prioritize treatment goals beyond glycemic control, including weight, cardiovascular risk reduction, and quality of life 3) Address management considerations in special populations and complex patients 4) Implement strategies to improve medication adherence, persistence, and glucose monitoring 5) Integrate patient-centered approaches to optimize outcomes beyond A1c
Saturday, July 25th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Obesity Pharmacotherapy: Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinical Practice
Objectives: 1) Review the pathophysiology of obesity and mechanisms of action of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications 2) Compare the efficacy, safety, and adverse effect profiles of available pharmacologic treatment options 3) Identify appropriate candidates for pharmacotherapy based on BMI, comorbidities, and prior weight management efforts 4) Select individualized obesity treatment regimens using patient-specific factors, including cardiometabolic risk and preferences 5) Evaluate treatment response and determine when to continue, adjust, or discontinue therapy 6) Integrate pharmacotherapy with lifestyle interventions to optimize long-term weight management outcomes
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Treatment Options for Depression
Objectives: 1) Review the basic pharmacology of antidepressants, including mechanism of action, precautions and/or contraindications, and side-effect profile 2) Review newer antidepressants and their place in therapy 3) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each pharmacologic therapy
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Alcohol Screening, Withdrawal, and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment
Objectives: 1) Screen for alcohol misuse 2) Manage alcohol withdrawal 3) Use FDA-approved and off-label medications for AUD treatment
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Managing Opioid Medications in the Primary Care Setting
Objectives: 1) List key elements of the CDC guidelines for chronic opioid therapy 2) Identify patients showing early signs of problematic use 3) Develop compassionate yet objective treatment plans for patients on chronic opioids 4) Wean patients safely off controlled substances
Sunday, July 26th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Opioid Withdrawal, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment, and Buprenorphine
Objectives: 1) Recognize and manage opioid withdrawal 2) Compare the three FDA-approved Medications for OUD (MOUD) 3) Initiate and manage buprenorphine safely and effectively
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Pain Management in Addiction (20 min)
Objectives: 1) Optimize analgesia in patients on MOUD or with a history of addiction 2) Utilize buprenorphine in pain management
Urine Drug Screen (UDS) Interpretation (20 min)
Objectives: 1) Discuss the pros and cons of rapid vs. confirmatory testing 2) Interpret UDS findings through case examples
Your Cases and Q&A (20 min)
Objectives: 1) Review audience and/or speaker-provided cases to reinforce key concepts 2) Address audience questions
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Selecting the Most Optimal Treatment Regimen for Your Patients with Depression
Objectives: 1) Outline the various treatment approaches in managing major depression 2) Discuss the approach in selecting the most optimal antidepressant, based on patient specific parameters 3) Discuss differences in depression management for older adults 4) Apply clinical practice guidelines for depression management
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Treatment Options for Anxiety
Objectives: 1) Review the basic pharmacology of anxiolytics, including mechanism of action, precautions and/or contraindications, and side-effect profile 2) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each pharmacologic therapy
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
July 24, 2026
Tenaya Lodge Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
July 25, 2026
Tenaya Lodge Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
July 26, 2026
Tenaya Lodge Conference Center
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 Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 07/24/2026 to 07/26/2026. 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 – The Lodge Rooms at Tenaya Lodge offer the refined details you would expect in a Four-Diamond Yosemite resort — deluxe baths, plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, mountain charm and access to limitless recreation.
Premium Lodge Guestroom – $369 Per Room Per Night, Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees: Tenaya’s Premium Lodge Rooms inside the main lodge building measure 350 square feet and offer a preferred view of Tenaya’s mountainous surrounding. The room offers newly upgraded bathrooms with granite countertops, rustic style sliding doors and an updated décor throughout the whole room.
– Premium Queen Guest Room: Two Queen-size Beds
– Premium King Guest Room: One King-size Bed
Additional Lodging Information
Resort Fee and Amenities – In lieu of several incidental amenity charges, a fee of $25.00 per room, per night, will be added to each individual room account as an incidental charge. The resort fee supports expanded services & amenities your guests receive. Reservations & Cancellation Policies–Tenaya at Yosemite, For a full list of included services & amenities https://www.visittenaya.com/accommodations/policies/
Taxes – Room rates are exclusive of a 13.5% occupancy tax and a $.75 per room per night California Tourism Assessment. All Taxes are subject to change at any time without notice.
Additional Guests – There is no additional charge for children under 18 staying with an adult. Each additional adult (over 2 adults) will incur a $15 charge per night.
Check-in/Check-out – Accommodations are available for check in at 4:00 PM. Check out is at 11:00 AM.
Smoking Policy – For the health of all its guests, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an entirely non-smoking and non-vaping resort
Parking – Parking is included in the resort fee.
Lodging Deposit – All reservations require payment of the first night rate (including tax) as a deposit. All individual guest rooms must be cancelled 14 days or more prior to arrival to receive a full refund of the one (1) night deposit. Cancellations made within the 14 day period will result in a forfeit of your deposit. All reductions to a guest’s length of stay must be received 48 hours or more prior to arrival. If a reduction in room nights is made within 48 hours of arrival, the guest may be required to pay for the full original length of stay. All early departures, no shows and late arrivals will be charged the contracted nightly rate for each night the reserved room is not occupied by the individual.
Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room allotment agreement with 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 June 10, 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 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 cancelled 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 amount of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
National Park Entry Requirements: Reservations may be required to enter the National Parks. If the National Park Service reinstitutes a day-use reservation system for peak dates, all visitors planning to enter the park will need a reservation, including annual and lifetime pass holders. Please visit Recreation.gov and nps.gov to search for the National Park you plan to visit to confirm the most up-to-date entry requirements.
Airport Information and Transportation –
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is located:
– 62 miles from Fresno International Airport (FAT) 1.5 hours driving (est).
– 281 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 hours driving (est.)
– 212 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4.5 hours driving (est.)
– 204 miles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3.5 hours driving (est.)
Public Transportation:
-FROM FRESNO OR YOSEMITE VALLEY (SUMMER ONLY) During the summer months, YARTS, the Yosemite Area Rapid Transit System, has regular bus service between Tenaya Lodge and Fresno Airport, as well as other destinations along the way.. They also offer service between Tenaya Lodge and destinations in Wawona and Yosemite Valley. Please see the YARTS website for a complete schedule of the Fresno to Yosemite route.
-FROM SAN FRANCISCO OR OAKLAND AIRPORTS (SUMMER ONLY) Both San Francisco and Oakland Airports are served by the BART commuter train. Take BART for either airport to the Coliseum station in Oakland. See the BART website for details.Transfer to Amtrak. Depending on schedules, you can either take Amtrak by train to Merced and from there by bus to Yosemite Valley. From Yosemite Valley you can take the YARTS bus to Tenaya Lodge. Alternatively, you can take Amtrak to Fresno and transfer to YARTS in Fresno. Amtrak schedules and details YARTS schedules.Take YARTS to Tenaya Lodge.
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.
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- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
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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