Women’s Health and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care

Apr 09, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027

San Antonio - Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

San Antonio is the city of authenticity. Where Real Fun and True Adventure are just outside your door. Come discover the larger-than-life attractions, thrilling theme parks, and breathtaking, natural wonders. There’s something exciting for everyone. In San Antonio, roots run deep in the heart of downtown. And while the River Walk is their most popular attraction, there’s so much more to explore. Alamo Plaza houses one of the city’s five Spanish colonial missions, the Alamo, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On Main Plaza, the San Fernando Cathedral houses the oldest, continuously functioning religious community since 1731. Museums, theatres and art schools liven the scene with art collections, musical and theater performances and classes for the students at heart. And markets fill the streets with local shops, eateries and public artwork to enjoy. Come eat, drink, shop and explore what’s new in downtown.

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
(early bird rate available until January 09, 2027)
$ 949.00
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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

Women’s Health and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care

12 CME 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 Women’s Health 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 Women’s Health and Addiction Medicine to enhance attendees’ knowledge base and core competence. 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 Women’s Health 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, April 9th

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) Describe the impulsivity-compulsivity spectrum of illness as it applies to the behavioral addictions

Contraception 2027
Objectives: 1) Describe the role of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) in family planning 2) Discuss risks, benefits and counseling guidelines for long-acting methods 3) Discuss optimal prescribing of combination contraceptives, such as the pill, patch, and ring 4) Identify the available options for emergency contraception, including the benefits and limitations

Menopausal Hormone Therapy 2027
Objectives: 1) Discuss data on the cardiovascular risks and benefits of MHT generated after the initial publication from the Women’s Health Initiative 2) Summarize current evidence regarding the effect of MHT on breast cancer risk 3) Identify current best practices for prescribing MHT

Saturday, April 10th

The Opioid Epidemic in 2027
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

Cannabis
Objectives: 1) List three potentially beneficial uses of cannabinoids 2) Discuss the addictive potential of marijuana in the context of other drugs of abuse 3) Explain the increased danger of synthetic cannabinoids

Evolving Guidelines for Pap and HPV Testing
Objectives: 1) Describe the natural history of HPV infection and how it relates to current screening recommendations for cervical neoplasia 2) Identify current guidelines for frequency of Pap testing 3) Describe the role of HPV testing in detecting cervical neoplasia

Vaginitis: Tackling the Tough Cases
Objectives: 1) Discuss the roles for, and limitations of, the tests currently available for the diagnosis of vaginal infections 2) Describe current recommendations and options for managing persistent and resistant vaginitis 3) Identify entities, other than vaginitis, that may be associated with vaginal symptoms

Sunday, April 11th

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

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 – addiction and other psychiatric disorders

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Simplified (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)
Objectives: 1) Describe the proposed pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome 2) Identify management options for the gynecologic consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome, such as irregular menses, hirsutism, and infertility 3) Identify management options for the metabolic effects of polycystic ovary syndrome

Female Sexual Dysfunction
Objectives: 1) Describe the current model of normal female sexual response 2) Identify the diagnostic categories for female sexual dysfunction and discuss possible etiologies for each 3) Discuss management options for each category of female sexual dysfunction

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 9, 2027

Bowie ABC Ballroom

Conference - Day 1

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

April 10, 2027

Bowie ABC Ballroom

Conference - Day 2

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

April 11, 2027

Bowie ABC Ballroom

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
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.

Hotel Accommodations

Lodging Reservations – To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here (LINK COMING SOON!). 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 – For your stay on San Antonio’s River Walk, relax and unwind in one of the luxury hotel’s 1,003 family-friendly rooms, including 46 suites that feature the unique Gamer or Entertainer suites—ideal for kids of all ages. Modern décor blends with classic Southwestern accents to create a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city. Select one of the restyled suites with more space and prime views of Hemisfair Park and downtown.

  • King or Dbl Bedded Rooms – $269 Per Room Per Night + $3.36 Tourism Fee + $3.00 State Recovery Fee = $275.36 (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – Rest comfortably in this 336-square-foot room, featuring two double beds or one king bed, a work desk, modern bathroom lighting, natural stone counters, deluxe bathroom fixtures, indigo carpeting, and updated contemporary décor.

Room Tax & Fees – The Guest Room Rates are quoted exclusive of (and will be subject to) any applicable taxes and other governmental-imposed fees (collectively referred to herein as “Taxes”) in effect at the time of the Event. Group acknowledges that the Taxes are subject to change and are currently 16.75%, including the following:
– 6.00 State Occupancy Tax
– 1.75% County Occupancy Tax
– 9.00% City Occupancy Tax

Room Amenities: (Subject to change at hotels discretion)

  • 55” flat-screen TV
  • Individual climate control
  • Blackout curtains
  • Coffee maker
  • Minifridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Crib on request

Additional Lodging Information –

  • Check-in and Check-out: The Hotel’s check-out time is 11:00 AM. Should a later departure be necessary, arrangements can be made for the storage of luggage. Video check-out is available in all guest rooms for your convenience. Without prior approval, a late check-out charge of ½ the guest room rate is assessed if a guest checks out after 11:00 AM but before 3:00 PM. After 3:00 PM, the full group rate is charged.
  • Additional Occupancy Fee: There will be a $25 fee per adult 18 years or older per night beyond double occupancy

Parking – Self-Parking is $49.00 for a 24-hour period. Prices include in/out privileges. Valet parking for guests range and is currently from $59.00-$70.00 based on dates of stay with in and out privileges. Rates are subject to change without notice. Due to height restrictions, hotel does not accept oversized vehicles, toppers, or trailers.

Lodging Deposit – In order to confirm a sleeping room, the sleeping room must be secured by a valid credit card.

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 March 10, 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 for 1 night pre and 2 nights post program dates (based on availability at hotel’s discretion), any additional nights will be at the best available rate. Please contact info@mceconferences.com to submit requests for availability beyond the currently listed nights on the booking link, and be sure to include your preferred dates, category, occupancy, so we may request on your behalf (not guaranteed).

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

Airport Information – San Antonio International Airport is located approximately 9 miles away from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk.

Rideshare & Taxi – Fares range from $20-$35. The following rideshare service companies are approved for operations at SAT: Uber, Lyft, Wingz.

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.

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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