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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
MCE Conferences continuing medical education programs are organized by primary care healthcare professionals who are leaders in their field, and MCE Conferences plans to apply for American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) credit for all of its courses prior to the program date.

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. CFPC members who complete any CME/CPD activity certified by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro+ Certified or Mainpro+ Certified Assessment credits.

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 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.

Lodging Reservations – To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here (LINK COMING SOON!). 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 – Discover an extraordinary experience at Fairmont Banff Springs, the iconic “Castle in the Rockies” set right inside Banff National Park, where historic grandeur meets modern luxury. Nestled along the Bow River beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain, this legendary resort is the perfect base for unforgettable summer adventures. Explore the town of Banff with a complimentary ROAM transit pass, pedal the trails on a seasonal bike rental, and tee off on the renowned Stanley Thompson 18-hole or Tunnel 9-hole golf course. Once you retreat to the resort, settle into elegant accommodations with complimentary Wi-Fi and breathtaking mountain views. Replenish your soul at the Fairmont Spa, where most services include exclusive access to the mineral pools, or join a guided resort tour, a fitness class, or the Sunday and Thursday wine and cheese tastings. When it’s time to indulge, the resort’s restaurants and lounges offer everything from refined dining to casual bites after a day in the mountains.

(Room Types and Bedding Options are based on availability upon reservation)

• Fairmont Room One Bed – $749 (~$524 USD Exchange Rate at the time of publishing*) Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees – Maximum occupancy: 2
• Deluxe Room Two Beds – $799 (~$559 USD Exchange Rate at the time of publishing*) Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees – Maximum occupancy: 4

• *The USD rate posted is only intended as a reference point, MCE is not responsible for fluctuations in exchange rates at the time transactions occur. Exchange rates change on a moment-to-moment basis, for current rates please click here. Please also note some banks charge a foreign transaction fee for international payments, please check with your bank for additional information on these charges. 

RESORT SPA INFOMRATION: The Resort Experience Fee includes discounted 3-hour access to the Fairmont Spa for $99 CAD (regularly $129 CAD). Spa services tend to book up quickly in summer, so we recommend reserving early.

Additional Lodging Information –
Taxes:
Currently room rates are subject to the following taxes:
Tourism Improvement Fee (TIF) 2%
Alberta Tourism Levy 6%
Federal Goods & Services Tax 5%
The Tourism Improvement Fee is subject to the Alberta Tourism Levy and GST. The Resort Experience Fee is subject to 5% GST. Please note that the above taxes may change without notice.

Resort Fee: There is an additional mandatory $40.00 CAD (~$28 USD) per room, per night (plus 5% GST) Resort Experience Fee, which is not included in the room rate and will be charged to each attendee’s credit card on file. MCE has negotiated this down from the standard $65.00 CAD. $4.00 CAD of this daily fee is distributed to housekeeping staff as a gratuity. The fee includes:

-Porterage and luggage handling
-Complimentary basic Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public areas
-Local ROAM transit pass
-Seasonal 4-hour pedal bike rental and full-day adventure equipment rentals
-Admission to Banff’s Whyte Museum
-Indoor and outdoor guided hotel tours and fitness classes
-Sunday and Thursday wine and cheese tastings
-One hour of driving range access at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course (seasonal)
-10% off bowling lane and shoe rentals
-Discounted 3-hour Fairmont Spa access ($99 CAD, regularly $129 CAD)
-Three Sages Wellness in-room app and RunGo app
(Inclusions subject to change at Hotel’s discretion)

Additional Occupants: Children 17 and under stay free when sharing a room with their parents. A $50.00 CAD per night charge (plus taxes) applies to each additional adult (18+) over double occupancy in Deluxe rooms.

Check-in/Check-out Times: Check-in is 4:00 p.m. MST and check-out is 12:00 noon MST. Early check-in is not guaranteed, and late check-out may incur a charge.

Parking: Discounted overnight self-parking is $29.00 CAD per day for attendees booked within the MCE room block (regularly $39.00 CAD). Valet parking is $59.00 CAD per day, and EV charging and self-parking are complimentary. Local and offsite attendees can self-park for $39.00 CAD during conference hours, up to 5 hours daily. Parking rates include applicable taxes and are subject to change.

A Parks Canada pass is generally required to enter Banff National Park, currently $12.25 CAD per adult per day or $24.50 CAD per vehicle per day for families and groups of up to seven. Annual Discovery Passes are also available.

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome for $50.00 CAD per day, per room (plus tax), up to a maximum of $100.00 CAD per stay, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are always welcome at no charge.

Non-Smoking Property: Fairmont Banff Springs is a non-smoking property. A minimum $500.00 CAD cleaning surcharge will be charged to the guest’s credit card if there is evidence of smoking in a guestroom.

Extend Your Stay: Looking to see more of the Rockies? Promotional pre and post rates may be available at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Lodging Deposit – All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. 30 days prior to arrival, a non-refundable deposit equal to 100% of your room and tax charges will be charged to your card. Reservations cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations within 30 days of arrival, no shows, and early departures will be charged 100% of the room and tax charges.

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

• Cancellation made 45 days or more prior to arrival: A full refund will be issued.
• Cancellation 45 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 May 25, 2027 (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.

National Park Entry Requirements:A Parks Canada pass is generally required to enter Banff National Park. Daily passes are currently $12.25 CAD per adult or $24.50 CAD per vehicle for families and groups of up to seven, and annual Discovery Passes are also available. Banff does not require a reservation to enter the park. However, personal vehicles are not permitted on Moraine Lake Road, and parking at Lake Louise is very limited in summer, so we recommend reserving a Parks Canada shuttle in advance to visit both lakes. Please visit parks.canada.ca for the most up-to-date entry requirements.

Airport Information – The main airport to fly into to get to Fairmont Banff Springs is Calgary International Airport (YYC). The resort is located inside Banff National Park, about 80 miles (130 km) west of the airport, roughly a 90-minute drive. A car rental is a great option for exploring the parks, though it isn’t required. The resort is walkable to downtown Banff, and the Resort Experience Fee includes a local ROAM transit pass. A Hertz office is located inside the hotel.

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

Shuttles:
Brewster Express: Click Here
Airport Shuttle Express: Click Here
Limo To Go: Click Here

Banff National Park: For more information please click here.

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.