Primary Care Update – Program Information Coming Soon!

Jun 27, 2025 – Jun 29, 2025

Florida Emerald Coast - Hotel Effie Sandestin

You’ll find an extraordinary treasure nestled between the white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf Coast and the living shorelines of Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, located in Destin just1.5 miles from Miramar Beach. Vibrant and elegant, comfortable and refined, Hotel Effie is a beautiful new full-service four-star hotel. A new luxury property at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort famous for its four golf courses and seven miles of beaches containing some of the whitest sand in the world. It’s no wonder that this popular destination was voted the #1 resort on the Emerald Coast. Known as its very own “gated city”. Grand Boulevard, a town center catering to all your shopping and dining needs, is located nearby. It’s the perfect destination for the whole family to enjoy!

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration (through March 27, 2025)
$ 899.00
View Cancellation Policy

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

Topics & Objectives coming soon!

Program Schedule

Date

Location

Description

Time

June 27, 2025

Hotel Effie Conference Center

Conference - Day 1

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

June 28, 2025

Hotel Effie Conference Center

Conference - Day 2

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

June 29, 2025

Hotel Effie 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 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
This live activity will be reviewed and 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
Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive Mainpro+ Certified, Certified Assessment, or Non-Certified credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

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 (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: Experience southern elegance with thoughtful design and exquisite detail. A fresh take on a coastal Florida hotel featuring smart solutions for the modern traveler. Taking inspiration from the locale, our fully appointed rooms and suites will welcome guests with a complement of amenities.

  • Deluxe Guestrooms$319, Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – These rooms feature luxurious two Queen beds or one King bed and feature views of the Village, bay, marina, or resort. Some Deluxe King Balcony rooms may be available on a first come first serve basis and include a fresh breeze from a private balcony.
  • Bayview Guestrooms$319, Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – These rooms feature luxurious two Queen beds or one King bed decorated in a refined style views of the bay. Some Bayview Queen Balcony rooms may be available on a first come first serve basis and include a fresh breeze from a private balcony with views of the bay.
  • In room amenities currently include and are subject to change at the discretion of the hotel:
    • Luxurious linens
    • Pillow top mattress
    • TV – 50” LED
    • Mini fridge
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room safe
    • In-room Wifi access
    • Steamer
    • Hydration stations on each guest floor
    • Lavazza espresso machine: coffee & tea (available upon request)

ADDITIONAL NEARBY LODGING OPTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT:

  • Grand Complex 1 Bedroom – $249.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)
  • Luau 1 Bedroom – $319.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)

Additional Lodging Information:

Resort Charge: All rooms will be charged a daily resort fee in the amount of 14% of the pre-tax amount of the daily room rate. The resort fee covers items including, but not limited to, complimentary resort transportation; two bicycles per unit for up to four hours of usage daily; fitness center usage; one hour per day of tennis court time (based on availability); one hour per day usage on either a canoe, kayak or boogie board, Wi-Fi in the Hotel Effie Sandestin, Baytowne and Linkside Conference Centers, and reservation processing services. The resort fee is not a government-imposed charge. Resort charge is subject to taxes.

Taxes: All rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees in effect at time of check-in (currently 12% for accommodations and 9% taxes and fees for all other services).

Parking: Discounted parking rates will be offered to attendees that are booked within the group block at $25.00+tax for Valet (currently $32), and $15.00+tax for Self-Parking (currently $25).
Attendees driving on locally will be offered a discounted rate of $15 plus tax, per vehicle, per day for the hours of the conference on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, subject to availability (self-parking availability is extremely limited).

*Self – parking for guests staying on the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Side is included in the Daily Resort Fee

Check-in/Check-out times – Check in-time begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is at 1a:00 AM for guests staying at the Hotel Effie Resort. The bell captain can arrange to hold luggage for guests attending the program in order to avoid late check-out charges.

Lodging Deposit – Hotel Effie Sandestin requires a one night’s room deposit be received at the time of booking. Final payment of entire reservation will be charged to the credit card provided by guest seven (7) days prior to arrival.

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.

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 18, 2024, (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.

Additional Travel Information

Airport Information – Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) is located only 30 miles from the Hotel Effie Sandestin. Pensacola Airport (PNS) is located 61 miles from the Hotel Effie Sandestin. Panama City International Airport (ECP) is located 42 miles from the Hotel Effie Sandestin.

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  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.

Airport Transportation

Advantage Airport Shuttle: 1-850-420-7807. Click Here

Sunshine Shuttle and Limo: 1-866-650-6333. Click Here

 

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