Endocrinology and Family Medicine Update for Primary Care

Mar 07, 2025 – Mar 09, 2025

Sedona / Grand Canyon - Poco Diablo Resort

The gateway to the Grand Canyon, Sedona is often called Red Rock Country and is a four seasons playground for everyone – whether you’re into history and archaeology; arts and culture; shopping; outdoor sports; or the spiritual and metaphysical, imagine doing all this in a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, Arizona, is all about fun-filled activities and taking advantage of the many things to see and do in the Sedona area. Whether it is shopping at famous T’laquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, perusing the many art galleries, experiencing the vortexes, taking a scenic drive up Oak Creek Canyon or a day trip to Grand Canyon, visiting the historic mining town of Jerome, seeing the ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings, or exploring over 200 miles of trails in the Coconino National Forest.

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
(early bird rate available until January 7, 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

Family Medicine Update and Endocrinology 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 Family Medicine and Endocrinology 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 Family Medicine and Endocrinology with the goal of enhancing 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 Family Medicine and Endocrinology.

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.

 

 

Topics and Objectives

Friday, March 7th

  • Dermatologic Emergencies
  • Serenity Now: Care for Those Suering from Substance Abuse
  • Non-insulin Management of T2DM
  • Insulin Management of T2DM

Saturday, March 8th

  • Thyroid Disease
  • Common Endocrine Conditions in Primary Care: Part 1 (Hyperparathyroidism, Adrenal incidentaloma, Hypoglycemia)
  • Burning from Desire: The Latest UTI Guidelines
  • The Oce Evaluation of Chest and Abdominal Pain 

Sunday, March 9th

  • Preventing Heart Disease
  • Diagnostic Dilemmas – Determine Next Steps for Treatment or Referral to a Specialist
  • Common Endocrine Conditions in Primary Care: Part 2 (Endocrine Abnormalities: Male hypogonadism, Irregular Periods)
  • Common Endocrine Conditions in Primary Care: Part 3 (Manage Pituitary Incidentalomas, Provide Gender-affirming Medical Treatment)

Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.

Program Schedule

Date

Location

Description

Time

March 7, 2025

Poco Diablo Conference Center

Conference - Day 1

Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Registration Opens at 7:15 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

March 8, 2025

Poco Diablo Conference Center

Conference - Day 2

Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

March 9, 2025

Poco Diablo 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 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 our office at

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

Accommodations and Amenities – Unwind and rest easy in spacious accommodations that combine the comfort of home with the convenience of a full-service hotel. Adorned with warm and welcoming décor, each one of these 137 rooms features a Simmons Evernu Luxury Plush bed layered with soft pillows and premium linens. Stay connected and work seamlessly with high-speed wireless Internet, and direct-dial telephones with voicemail. Indulge and unwind after a day on the trails with a cozy gas fireplace or in-room jetted tub. Browse the unique selection of guest rooms below to find the perfect fit.

  • Deluxe Rooms – $259 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) The Deluxe Room offers beautiful views of the pool or garden area some with a private patio or balcony. Over 400 sq. ft of space featuring two queen beds. Handicap-accessible rooms on request. Standard furnishings include: 32″ Flat screen TV, In-room coffee maker, Mini Refrigerator, Irons, Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Plush Robes, 2 bottles of water replenished daily, Free-Wi-Fi
  • Poco King Rooms – $279 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) The largest guest rooms, Poco King accommodations include a Simmons Evernu Luxury Plush King size bed, spacious sitting area with full-size sleeper sofa, flat screen LCD TV, and a gas fireplace. Jetted bathtubs and a private patio or balcony are just a few highlights that make this the perfect room to stretch out in.
  • Serenity Lawn King Rooms – $299 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Guests looking for romantic Sedona AZ accommodations can enjoy the warm Elite Spa room, featuring a Simmons Evernu Luxury Plush King bed, an in-room jetted tub for two, a free-standing gas fireplace, and the surrounding lush landscaping from your patio.

Additional Lodging Information –

  • Resort Fee: There is an additional $25.00 per night mandatory daily resort fee (Discounted to $20 for MCE attendees booked within the block); which is not included in the group room rates listed above to cover high speed wireless internet in guestrooms, public space & meeting rooms, parking, coffee service in room, 2 bottled waters in room, local phone & fax services, guest robes, recreational amenities to include fitness center access, swimming pool and jacuzzi access, 10 acre serenity lawn & recreational services, onsite parking, and use of on property tennis courts.
  • Taxes: The Group Room Rates are subject to all applicable taxes including sales tax and hotel tax currently 13.9% combined. Taxes are subject to change and based on current rates at the time of arrival.
  • Additional Adult Charge: Any additional persons 18 years and older is currently $20 extra per person, per night. Subject to change at the Hotel’s discretion.

Hotel Parking – The Hotel will provide complimentary parking to the Group’s attendees (included in the resort fee). In addition, local participants will also receive complimentary parking for the meeting dates.

Lodging Deposit – All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If a guest does not cancel a reservation within forty-eight (48) hours before the guest’s check-in date, then the Hotel may charge the individual’s credit card one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes.

Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room agreement with the conference lodging venue:

  • Should an attendee cancel a reservation, a refund of the deposit and/or cancellation fees will be in accordance with the Hotel’s general policy at that time (currently a refund is given if an individual’s reservation is
    canceled at least five days before arrival).
  • No-shows and early departures are considered cancellations: 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 February 1, 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 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 who 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 resort is located approximately 122 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). We recommend a car rental for this destination.

Airport Transportation –

  • Arizona Shuttle: Please call (800)888-2749 or Click Here
  • Private Car Service: Please call (480)837-8577 or Click Here
  • AAA/Yellow Cab: Please call (480)888-8888 or 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.

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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