Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine for Primary Care

Feb 15, 2025 – Feb 17, 2025

Puerto Vallarta / Punta Mita / Sayulita - Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort

Find this resort on a private Banderas Bay beach, less than 15 minutes from historic downtown in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Hotelera. Discover a truly carefree getaway between the beaches of Bahia Banderas and downtown Puerto Vallarta. At the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Puerto Vallarta Resort, blissful moments await around every corner – in two sparkling infinity pools, a full-service spa, days filled with exploration and enchanting evenings under the stars.Take it easy or seize the day – at Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, there’s always something new to discover. Lounge in the sun with a cool cocktail by the pool, find your rhythm under the moonlight, and savor every moment of your all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta experience. Enjoy a day of rejuvenation and relaxation in the resort’s spa complete with a steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pools, whirlpools, and temperature-controlled showers. Learn new skills, unleash your inner athlete, and cut loose on the dance floor. An action-packed schedule of daily activities keeps boredom far away.

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration (through December 15, 2024)
$ 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

Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine 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 Addiction Medicine and Emergency 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 Addiction Medicine and Emergency 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 issues in Addiction Medicine and Emergency 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

Saturday, February 15th

The Neurobiology of Addiction and Implications for Treatment: Part I 
Objectives: 1) Discuss the basic elements of drive and cognition in the neurobiology of addiction 2) Distinguish between reward and anti-reward brain circuitry 3) Describe the concept of interoception

The Neurobiology of Addiction and Implications for Treatment: Part II 
Objectives: 1) List three safe and effective psychosocial interventions for the treatment of substance use disorders 2) Distinguish among agonists, antagonists, and partial agonists in the pharmacotherapy of addiction

Syncope Management 
Objectives: 1) Identify high-risk history and physical exam findings for cardiac syncope 2) Recognize the utility or disutility of many of the common diagnostics for syncope 3) Consider shorter observation times for low-moderate risk patients

Inflight Emergencies — Is There a Doctor on Board? 
Objectives: 1) Review medical equipment available on commercial flights 2) Review the laws and protections that are in place when providing medical care during an inflight emergency 3) Discuss several cases of inflight emergencies and potential treatment plans

 

 

Sunday, February 16th

Deadly Headache Disorders You Can’t Miss!    
Objectives: 1) Discuss the clinical presentation of select deadly headache disorders, including carbon monoxide, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, and meningitis 2) Identify pitfalls in the diagnosis of select headache disorders 3) Describe current evidence-based treatment of catastrophic causes of headache

Abdominal Pain
Objectives: 1) Review surgical and emergent causes of abdominal pain, such as AAA, mesenteric ischemia, bowel obstruction, and perforated viscus 2) Discuss limitations of various imaging modalities and best practices 3) Review emergent treatment considerations in patients with surgical and emergent causes of abdominal pain

The Opioid Epidemic in 2025
Objectives: 1) Identify the origins and current state of the opioid crisis in the USA 2) Discuss the clinical use of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders

The Pharmacotherapy of Alcohol Use Disorders
Objectives: 1) Use the three steps of “brief intervention” in everyday clinical practice 2) List three FDA-approved pharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorders

Monday, February 17th

The Technological Addictions
Objectives: 1) List five forms of technological addictions as they appear in the scientific literature of 2024 2) Describe the psychology and culture surrounding non-pathological use of technology and distinguish between normal use and addiction 3) Discuss adverse consequences of the technological addictions on the mental health of vulnerable populations

Putting It All Together: Treating Addiction in Everyday Clinical Practice
Objectives: 1) Solve a ten-case quiz on medications used in the treatment of substance use disorders 2) Treat patients who suffer from dual diagnosis, such as addiction and other psychiatric disorders

Orthopedic Emergencies for the Primary Care Physician 
Objectives: 1) Identify pitfalls in the diagnosis of patients with a septic joint 2) List critical features from the history and physical exam in patients with compartment syndrome 3) Discuss the latest evidence-based treatment of patients presenting with “fight bite” and high-pressure injection injuries

Catastrophic Causes of Neck and Back Pain 
Objectives: 1) Identify concerning features from the history and physical exam in patients with a life-threatening cause of neck and/or back pain 2) Discuss pitfalls in the diagnosis of patients with vertebral artery dissection 3) Discuss pitfalls in the diagnosis of spinal epidural abscesses 4) State the indications for emergent imaging in patients presenting with acute neck and/or back pain

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

February 15th, 2025

The Hilton Vallarta Riviera

Conference - Day 1

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

February 16th, 2025

The Hilton Vallarta Riviera

Conference - Day 2

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

February 17th, 2025

The Hilton Vallarta Riviera

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 Click Here. If you need assistance, please contact our office at 

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

Accommodations and Amenities – All of the 444 oceanfront rooms feature a private balcony with spectacular views of the Bahia of Banderas and the Pacific Ocean. The Premium Guest Rooms and Suites offer Club Lounge access, with private check-in, stunning views, breakfast, and happy hour.

All-Inclusive Benefits Include the Following:
The Guest Room Rate includes the following amenities and benefits:
-Currently, the Guest Room Rate includes the following amenities and benefits (subject to change without notice):
-Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks at any of up to six Resort Restaurants, on a flow basis.
-Unlimited Premium Resort Selection of Drinks and Cocktails at selected Resort Restaurants and Bars, during operating hours.
-Access and activities at the Kid’s Club.
-Unlimited Sweets available at the Ice Cream Shop & Sweet Corner.
-Access to Family and Adult’s Pool and Beach Service.
-Standard Wi-Fi throughout the Resort for all Group attendees including guestrooms and meeting space.
-Variety of daytime resort activities and live nightly entertainment.
-Access to Fitness Center.
-Overnight Parking

***All-Inclusive rates below are all inclusive of food and drinks during your entire stay and will not have any added fees, within hotel outlets. Upgraded alcohol selections and special request amenities may have added costs.

All-Inclusive Rates: Guest Room Rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars, on an all-inclusive basis per room, per night, and are inclusive of all national and local taxes, fees, gratuities (currently 16% Federal Tax, 3% Occupancy Tax,). Taxes are subject to change according to the Mexican Government without notice; however group rate will remain as indicated below.

ROH Run of Ocean Room I Single Occupancy I $376 USD per person per night
ROH Run of Ocean Room I Double Occupancy I $237 USD per person per night
ROH Run of Ocean Room I Triple / Quadruple Occupancy I $198 USD per person per night
ROH Run of Ocean Room I Kids 5-12 I $99 USD per person per night
ROH Run of Ocean Room I Teens 13-17 I $119 USD per person per night

Superior Ocean Front Room I Single Occupancy I $399 USD per person per night
Superior Ocean Front Room I Double Occupancy I $259 USD per person per night
Superior Ocean Front Room Room I Triple / Quadruple Occupancy I $219 USD per person per night
Superior Ocean Front Room I Kids 5-12 I $99 USD per person per night
Superior Ocean Front Room Room I Teens 13-17 I $119 USD per person per night

*KING ROOM MAX OCCUPANCY OF 3; 2 QUEEN ROOM MAX OCCUPANCY OF 4 ADULTS
(excluding Partial Ocean View Room Type which is a MAX of 3).

ADULTS ONLY SECTION:
Ocean Front Room (ADULTS ONLY) I Single Occupancy I $399 USD per person per night
Ocean Front Room (ADULTS ONLY) I Double Occupancy I $259 USD per person per night
*NO ONE UNDER 18 IN ADULTS ONLY SECTION ALLOWED

*MAX 2 PERSONS OCCCUPANCY IN ADULTS ONLY KING

Parking – Complimentary parking is available for all MCE Conferences attendees.

Important Lodging Deposit Information

Reservation Modification and Lodging Cancellation Policy – To confirm a sleeping room within the Room Block, the sleeping room must be secured with a valid credit card provided by guest attending the Event, along with a first night’s deposit. This deposit is refundable unless canceled within (30) days prior to arrival in which case it would be nonrefundable. At (30) days before arrival the credit card on file will be charged in full the remaining stay which will then be nonrefundable. All credit cards used to prepay the room deposit may be charged immediately. Should any individual reservations’ credit card on file that was not prepaid be decline for authorization at the 30 days prior to arrival mark of all nights room and tax – then the attendee will be notified of this declined credit card transactions. A 48 hour grace period will be honored after the attendee is informed of these reservations with declined credit cards. If no payment is provided within the 48 hour grace period, reservations will be cancelled and any advanced payments forfeited and the previously secured rate cannot be guaranteed.

Hotel Access – Registered attendees not staying overnight at the conference hotel are permitted to access the conference property for the general session hours only during the three-day course. Day passes to remain on property after the conference hours to access amenities and dining outlets may be available for purchase and must be secured with the hotel in advance. If you have questions please contact MCE at info@mceconferences.com.

Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until January 7, 2025 (based on availability). Our 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 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 – Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) serves Puerto Vallarta and is a 34-minute drive from the resort.

Airport Transfers – There are numerous websites offering transportation services including both private and shared shuttles to and from the International Airport. We highly suggest you research and book your roundtrip transfer prior to arrival with a reputable company. If you do not prebook please be sure to utilize an authorized taxi driver at the airport line. You may also want to contact the Resort to take advantage of any of their third party private airport transfer companies.

Parking – Secured complimentary self-parking is available on-site.

Transportation and Driving Advisory – While in the Mexico, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.

Breakdown assistance is limited in urban areas and virtually unavailable in rural areas. Nighttime driving is especially dangerous and should be avoided whenever possible. For your safety, MCE Conferences does not recommend renting a car during your stay. If you plan to explore the surrounding areas, we recommend using a tour company, a taxi, or hiring a private driver.

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
  • 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.

Hotel Access – Registered attendees not staying overnight at the conference hotel are permitted to access the conference property for the general session hours only during the three-day course. Day passes to remain on property after the conference hours to access amenities and dining outlets may be available for purchase and must be secured with the hotel in advance. If you have questions please contact MCE at info@mceconferences.com.

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 the 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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