Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care

Apr 24, 2025 – Apr 26, 2025

Riviera Maya / Cancun - Dreams Jade Resort

Riviera Maya is truly a Caribbean Oasis located on 80 miles of the Yucatan Peninsula with stunningly beautiful fine-powder sand beaches and clear turquoise water. The Riviera Maya is world renowned for snorkeling and scuba diving. The coral reef system just off the coast offers some of the most colorful variety of marine life. As one of the top ecotourism destinations, the Riviera Maya remains undeveloped in many restricted areas. You will find mostly charming fishing villages that dot this area along with some ancient Mayan ruins. The Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun is close to Puerto Morelos and only 12 miles south of Cancun airport. This all inclusive resort offers luxury comfort combined with local hospitality.

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration (through January 24, 2025)
$ 899.00
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Lodging Reservations*

Tuition Discount Eligibility

MCE Cancellation Policy

Option 1 Option 2
Up to 90 days before conference date Refund - Less $50 processing fee Credit - 100%
Up to 30 days before conference date Refund - Less $100 processing fee Credit - Less $50 processing fee
Up to 7 days before conference date Refund - Less $250 processing fee Credit - Less $100 processing fee
Within 7 days of conference date No Refund Available Credit - Less $250 processing fee
  • Credits expire three years from the date of issue.
  • Credits applied to a future conference are non-refundable.

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

Internal Medicine Update 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 Internal 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 Internal Medicine to enhance the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program 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 various issues in Internal Medine.

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, April 24th

Drug Interactions and Side-Effects for 2025
Objectives: 1) Effectively manage patients on statins in respect to muscle symptoms 2) Recognize major drug interactions with warfarin 3) Know the dangers of quinolones   

Gastroenterology for the Primary Care Physician 
Objectives: 1) Recognize laboratory clues to UGI bleeding 2) Incorporate Carnett’s sign into the evaluation of chronic abdominal pain 3) Recognize the typical history for patients presenting with Schatzki’s ring 

Primary Care Management of Depression
Objectives: 1) Develop an approach to screening for depression in primary care practice 2) Implement a rational use of antidepressants based on side-effect profiles and effect on weight and sleep 3) Understand optimal use of combination therapy for augmenting antidepressant response 

Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Appropriately diagnose hypertension and discuss the significance of white coat hypertension 2) Discuss new blood pressure targets for patients with hypertension 3) Identify which antihypertensive drug classes are most effective in reducing cardiovascular events 4) Outline an approach to resistant hypertension 

Friday, April 25th

Medical Myths (Busting Medical Myths)
Objectives: 1) Recognize medical myths 2) Discuss why they occur 3) Explain why they persist despite evidence against them    

Pearls for Handling Common Rheumatologic Problems
Objectives: 1) Develop a safe treatment approach for gout 2) Review common issues in the primary care setting for patients with sarcoid 3) Recognize common musculoskeletal syndromes 

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation
Objectives: 1) Recognize the most important patient and procedure-related risk factors for postoperative cardiac complications 2) Utilize the revised cardiac risk index to estimate the risks for postoperative cardiac complications 3) Apply appropriate interventions to reduce the risk for cardiac complications in high-risk patients 

New Drugs for Primary Care Practice
Objectives: 1) Review recently approved drugs and those in the pipeline that will have the largest impact 2) Review the efficacy, side-effects, and cost of important novel drugs 3) Discuss the role of recently approved medications and their place among existing therapies

Saturday, April 26th

Treatment of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache
Objectives: 1) Discuss recent guidelines regarding the proper role of acute treatments for migraine 2) Outline an approach to preventive therapy for patients with disabling migraines 3) Appropriately use CGRP-based treatments for prevention of acute migraine 4) Determine which complementary and alternative treatments are effective for headache disorders 

Dermatology for the Primary Care Professional
Objectives: 1) Identify and review the causes of erythema multiforme 2) Discuss how to use topical steroid preparations 3) Recognize common facial rashes 

Practical Pearls in Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Develop a plan for the treatment of resistant hypertension 2) Recognize hidden presentations of sleep apnea 3) Identify common causes of night sweats

10 Ways to Best Care for Elderly Patients
Objectives: 1) Recognize the cardiovascular risk of NSAIDS in the elderly 2) Review the risks and/or benefits of aggressive diabetes control in the elderly 3) Recognize the importance of counseling the elderly to avoid high-risk fall situations

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

April 24, 2025

Dreams Jade Conference Center

Conference - Day 1

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

April 25, 2025

Dreams Jade Conference Center

Conference - Day 2

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

April 26, 2025

Dreams Jade 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 pointsin 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
This live activity is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 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 Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada – CFPC
The AAFP and the CFPC have a bilateral reciprocal certification agreement whereby: CME/CPD activities held across the Canada – U.S. border are certified according to the nationality of the primary target audiences regardless of where the providers are located. The activities will be reviewed according to the criteria of the certifying organization.

American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.

American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.

American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.

Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be 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 follow all directions below:

PLEASE “CLICK HERE” TO BOOK YOUR LODGING, THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:
WHERE: Select Mexico – Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
DATES: Enter your preferred Travel Dates – April 2025 (3 Nights Pre & Post Will Be Accessible Based on Availability) If you need assistance, please contact our office at 
SELECT: Check Availability
IMPORTANT – ON NEXT PAGE: INSERT PROMOTIONAL CODE “MCECON25” 
SELECT: Book Now to See Room Type Availability

If you need assistance, please contact our office at 

Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.

All Inclusive Plan Features – The Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun is the perfect choice for your holiday. With the All Inclusive option, you’ll get more for your money.

Your stay includes a welcome drink and fresh scented towels, Theme Nights, Luxury accommodations Nightly Entertainment, Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks Daily activities program, 5 Gourmet A la carte restaurants and 5 bars 2 Paddle Tennis courts, Unlimited domestic and international drinks from 10 am to 1 am. Non motorized water sports, 24-hour room service Quiet pool featuring one swim up bar, Wait service at the pool and beach from 10 am to 5 pm Beach bar, Daily stocked mini-bar with soft drinks, bottled water & beer Pool featuring one swim up bar. Kid’s pool. Explorer’s Club (ages 3 to 12), Fitness/Gym: including cardio-conditioning Teen’s activities program facilities, treadmills, bicycles, and free weights. Diving lessons in pool, 2,640 feet of crystal White sand Air conditioned theater, 3 Tennis courts Lodging tax and service charges, Self parking

Accommodations and Amenities – A private terrace or balcony and whirlpool are among the many amenities you’ll enjoy. Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun features 550 ultra-comfortable suites, each inspired by the turquoise sea and Cancun’s mesmerizing sunsets. All rooms and suites are non-smoking, use proximity keys and have 24-hour room service.

Private, furnished balcony or terrace, marble floors, complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and bottled water, spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi for two, Gilchrist & Soames luxury bath amenities, 24-hour room service, air conditioning with individual climate control, cable TV, alarm clock with MP3/iPod docking station, electronic in-suite safe, electronic keyhole, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, unlimited connectivity. Connecting suites, ADA suites, extra beds and cribs are available upon request. All suites are non-smoking.

Below rates are quoted in US dollars, per person, per night according to the room occupancy in Unlimited-Luxury® plan
Maximum people per room are: 2 Adults + 2 kids or 3 Adults + 1 Kid.
Children 0-2 years are free. 3-12 years pay $80 per night and 13 years and up pay adult rate
IMPORTANT: Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.

JUNIOR SUITE KING
SGL – $ 309 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $193 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – Not available in King

JUNIOR SUITE DOUBLE
SGL – $ 319 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $199 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $197 Per Person All-Inclusive

JUNIOR SUITE TROPICAL VIEW KING
SGL – $ 325 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $203 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – Not available in King

JUNIOR SUITE TROPICAL VIEW DOUBLE
SGL – $ 331 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $207 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $204 Per Person All-Inclusive

JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW KING
SGL – $ 347 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $217 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – Not available in King

JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW DOUBLE
SGL – $ 356 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $223 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $220 Per Person All-Inclusive

JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN FRONT
SGL – $ 464 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $232 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $229 Per Person All-Inclusive

FAMILY SUITE TROPICAL VIEW
SGL – $ 619 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $309 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $307 Per Person All-Inclusive

PREFERRED CLUB SUITE OCEAN VIEW
SGL – $ 468 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $234 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $231 Per Person All-Inclusive

PREFERRED CLUB SUITE OCEAN FRONT
SGL – $ 484 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $242 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – $239 Per Person All-Inclusive

PREFERRED CLUB GOVERNOR SUITE
SGL – $ 967 Per Person All-Inclusive
DBL – $484 Per Person All-Inclusive
Additional Persons – Not available in King

RATES INCLUDE

  • Welcome drink and fresh scented towels
  • Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
  • Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
  • Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
  • Room and concierge services (hours may vary)
  • Pool and beach wait service
  • Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
  • Daily maid service
  • Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
  • Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
  • No wristbands required
  • Wi-Fi
  • 3 heated Pools – Main pool, children’s pool, and adults-only pool for Preferred Club guests
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 9 Elevators – 1 elevator per building
  • Air-conditioned theater
  • Fitness center
  • Explorer’s Club for Kids (3 to 12 years old)
  • Core Zone for teens (13 – 17 years old)
  • 2 Tennis courts
  • 1 mini golf
  • All taxes and gratuities (except for 16% VAT)

Taxes: Aggregated Value Tax, currently 16% is not included on the rate; all other local taxes are included on the rate. Gratuities: Included on the rate.
(Meetings are generally exempt of VAT tax, after attendees complete a simple procedure, however this exemption can be revoked by Hotel, state, local, or federal government at any time)  

IN ROOM AMENITIES INCLUDE:

  • King size bed or two double beds
  • Private furnished balcony or terrace
  • Jacuzzi for two in bathroom
  • Gilchrist & Soames luxurious bath amenities
  • Marble floors
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Direct dial phone
  • Cable TV
  • Mini-bar refreshed daily
  • Electronic keyhole
  • Electronic safe box –accommodates up to 13” laptop
  • Alarm Clock with MP3 connector
  • Air-conditioning with individual control
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Iron & ironing board

Parking – Complimentary parking is generally available for all MCE Conferences attendees staying on site, however please contact the hotel for confirmation if you are planning to park at the hotel overnight. Local and offsite attendees are also generally offered complimentary parking when attending onsite programs, however, we recommend confirming parking rates with the property if you are not staying onsite.

Lodging Deposit – Lodging Deposit – A deposit of 1-night is due at the time of booking. The full balance will be automatically charged 30-days prior to arrival date to the original credit card used when making your reservation. Should this payment decline, you will receive notification from the property at which point you will be given 48-hours to contact the property with full payment. Should the property not receive full payment within these 48-hours, your reservation will be automatically cancelled and your rate will no longer be guaranteed.

Reservation Modification Fees are as Follows – Reservations modified will be charged a fee of $50USD except when lengthening stays. This $50 penalty is assessed to cover administrative fees.

Lodging Cancellation Policy – Reservations cancelled from the time the reservation is made until 31 days prior to arrival date will incur a fee of $50.00. Reservations cancelled within 30 days of arrival date will be under full penalty and no refunds will be issued. No show reservations are also charged full penalty, 100% of reservation amount.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS CHARGING PROCESS AND CANCELLATION POLICIES (MORE INFO):
Separate individual folios will be established for all guests to cover all charges. Guests before departure from hotel must settle individual folios, and they will be subject to the following cancellation policies and credit card charging process:
1. Reservations will only be confirmed when a valid credit card has been applied.
2. Credit cards that fail will result in a reservation not being confirmed. Clients will need to go through the booking process again and apply a valid credit card.
3. 1-night Deposits – Clients make their reservation either on the website or via the call center will automatically be charged the 1-night deposit. This 1-night deposit is attached to the rate that is booked.
4. Final Payment – Clients will be advised during the booking process and also in their email confirmation that the final payment will automatically be applied to their credit card 30 days prior to check-in.
a. Credit card fails during final payment attempt – Clients will receive an email stating that the payment could not be applied as the card had failed. If we do not receive valid payment within the two business days the reservation will automatically cancel. Resorts will be copied in on this cancellation email.
b. Clients email bounces – there is a report that will be received every two hours of the reservations with emails that have bounced. Attempts will be made to contact the guest and collect the balance due. Again, if we do not receive payment from the guest within two business days, the reservation will automatically cancel, therefore please ensure your credit card was charged.
c. Client arrives with a cancelled reservation – only if there are rooms available then the current rate (or original booking rate if available – not guaranteed) should be advised and payment in full taken at resort.
5. Reservations modified once payment in full is received will be assessed a fee of $50, except for lengthening stay. This $50 penalty is assessed by AMR Direct LLC, to cover administrative fees.
6. Clients that choose to cancel their reservation 31 days or more will be charged a fee of $50. If the client cancels 30 days or less prior to arrival thed the full penalty is assessed and no $50 fee is charged. This $50 penalty is assessed by AMR Direct LLC, to cover administrative fees.
7. Clients will arrive in resort with a full prepaid reservation.

Passport Policy: It is important to note, passports must be valid for up to six months at time of arrival to your travel destination. Passport and visa information may be obtained by contacting the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department at (202) 647-5225 or by visiting the State Department website at http://www.state.gov/travel. Please be advised, any cancelations due to lack of correct travel documentation will incur penalties as per Hotel’s policy at time of booking. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.

Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until February 22, 2025 (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.

Offsite Guests & Day Passes: The hotel will allow offsite clients onto the property on a complimentary basis so long as there is no access to all-inclusive features and offsite guests are only allowed access to the MCE meeting room. Day passes are also available at $125 per person per day, that will include lunch, coffee breaks, taxes and gratuities for those participants that are not staying at the hotel.

 

Additional Travel Information

Airport Information – The Cancun International Airport (CUN) is located approximately 18 miles away from Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun.

Airport Transfers – There are numerous websites offering transportation services from the Cancun Airport, these companies ARE NOT authorized nor allowed to pick up passengers at the airport or any other location in Cancun – Riviera Maya. To assist you with your transportation needs, special discounted rates have been negotiated by the Cancun International Airport. Shuttles, Transfers, Private and VIP transportation services are available through their website along with other complementary services provided by airport staff.

To make an airport shuttle reservation, please Click Here.

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.

Travel Documents – Travel documents vary based on itinerary. It is the sole responsibility of guests to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire duration of their stay and have them available when necessary. Valid travel documents such as passports and Visas are required for boarding and re-entry into the United States and other countries.

All guests must carry a valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least six months after your return date of travel. Guests are responsible to ensure validity dates of passport and to secure proper documentation for countries visited. Please consult your respective State Department or Foreign Ministry for specific Visa and entry requirements for countries scheduled on your travel itinerary. For U.S. citizens, further information can be found by visiting the Travel Website. Consult your healthcare professional for any inoculations you may require, or contact the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or online at the CDC Website

Note: If your passport is lost or stolen on a trip, you could be denied entry into your home country. To avoid this issue, we recommend following some practical steps: Make two copies of your passport ID page – that’s the page with your picture, your date of birth, etc. This can be an image scan or hard copy. Give one copy to someone you trust – a friend, family member, or assistant – in case you need to contact them while on your trip. Keep the other copy with you. If it’s printed, put it in your carry-on (not your checked luggage – that could go missing). If it’s an electronic copy, make sure you have access to it when you leave the U.S. (on your mobile device, or in your e-mail, for example).

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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