Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care

Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

Yosemite National Park - Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra Recreation, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a resort with summer time activities to keep you busy and fulfilled from sunrise to a starry night sky. Near Yosemite National Park’s south gate, it is easy to get to all of the Classics that this geological wonder has to offer: Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite Falls (the highest waterfall in North America) and more! Tenaya offers much more than other Yosemite hotels: five restaurants, a world-class spa, three pools, a skating rink (winter), horseback riding, mountain biking, and guided tours with expert locals. At Tenaya Lodge you rest, play and rejuvenate. You make memories that you never forget.

Reservations may be needed to enter Yosemite National Park during Peak Season. Please select the Additional Travel tab below for more information.

This program includes 6.0 hours of content intended to meet the MATE Act requirements.

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration (through April 24, 2026)
$ 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

Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine for Primary Care
12 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 Pharmacology 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 Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine to enhance the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. 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 Pharmacology 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, July 24th

Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes
Objectives: 1) Review the basic pharmacology of diabetic treatments, including mechanism of action, precautions and/or contraindications, and side-effect profile 2) Review newer medications for diabetes, and its place in therapy 3) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each pharmacologic therapy 4) Evaluate a patient’s blood glucose control and determine the need for insulin therapy

Getting your Patient’s A1C to Goal
Objectives: 1) Discuss differences in diabetes management for older adults 2) Discuss the approach in selecting the most optimal diabetes treatment, based on patient-specific parameters 3) Apply clinical practice guidelines for diabetes management

The Disease of Addiction and Common Substance/Behavioral Addictions
Objectives: 1) Describe the disease model and diagnostic criteria for addiction 2) Engage patients regarding unhealthy alcohol or drug use 3) List and treat commonly abused substances and behavioral addictions

Marijuana, Alcohol, and Substance Use in Adolescents 
Objectives: 1) Address common questions regarding marijuana use 2) Facilitate open, safe dialogue with adolescents about drugs and alcohol 3) Develop patient-centered treatment plans for adolescents using or misusing substances

Saturday, July 25th

Alcohol Screening, Withdrawal, and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment 
Objectives: 1) Screen for alcohol misuse 2) Manage alcohol withdrawal 3) Use FDA-approved and off-label medications for AUD treatment

Managing Opioid Medications in the Primary Care Setting
Objectives: 1) List key elements of the CDC guidelines for chronic opioid therapy 2) Identify patients showing early signs of problematic use 3) Develop compassionate yet objective treatment plans for patients on chronic opioids 4) Wean patients safely off controlled substances

Meeting Goals Beyond A1C
Objectives: 1) Discuss the differences in diabetes management for special populations 2) Discuss novel approaches in treatment options 3) Improve adherence to medications and monitoring

Treatment Options for Depression
Objectives: 1) Review the basic pharmacology of antidepressants, including mechanism of action, precautions and/or contraindications, and side-effect profile 2) Review newer antidepressants, and their place in therapy 3) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each pharmacologic therapy

Sunday, July 26th

Selecting the Most Optimal Treatment Regimen for Your Patients with Depression
Objectives: 1) Outline the various treatment approaches in managing major depression 2) Discuss the approach in selecting the most optimal antidepressant, based on patient specific parameters 3) Discuss differences in depression management for older adults 4) Apply clinical practice guidelines for depression management

Treatment Options for Anxiety
Objectives: 1) Review the basic pharmacology of anxiolytics, including mechanism of action, precautions and/or contraindications, and side-effect profile 2) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each pharmacologic therapy

Opioid Withdrawal, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment, and Buprenorphine 
Objectives: 1) Recognize and manage opioid withdrawal 2) Compare the three FDA-approved medications for OUD 3) Initiate and manage buprenorphine safely and effectively

Pain Management in Addiction
Objectives: 1) Optimize analgesia in patients on MAT or with a history of addiction 2) Utilize buprenorphine in pain management

Urine Drug Screen (UDS) Interpretation 
Objectives: 1) Discuss the pros and cons of rapid vs. confirmatory testing 2) Interpret UDS findings through case examples

Your Cases and Q&A
Objectives: 1) Review audience and/or speaker-provided cases to reinforce key concepts 2) Address audience questions

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

July 24, 2026

Tenaya Lodge Conference Center

Conference - Day 1

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

July 25, 2026

Tenaya Lodge Conference Center

Conference - Day 2

Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

July 26, 2026

Tenaya Lodge 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
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 . If you need assistance, please contact our office at 

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

Accommodations – The Lodge Rooms at Tenaya Lodge offer the refined details you would expect in a Four-Diamond Yosemite resort — deluxe baths, plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, mountain charm and access to limitless recreation.

Premium Lodge Guestroom – $369 Per Room Per Night, Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees: Tenaya’s Premium Lodge Rooms inside the main lodge building measure 350 square feet and offer a preferred view of Tenaya’s mountainous surrounding. The room offers newly upgraded bathrooms with granite countertops, rustic style sliding doors and an updated décor throughout the whole room.
– Premium Queen Guest Room: Two Queen-size Beds
– Premium King Guest Room: One King-size Bed

Additional Lodging Information

Resort Fee and Amenities – In lieu of several incidental amenity charges, a fee of $25.00 per room, per night, will be added to each individual room account as an incidental charge. The resort fee supports expanded services & amenities your guests receive. Reservations & Cancellation Policies–Tenaya at Yosemite, For a full list of included services & amenities https://www.visittenaya.com/accommodations/policies/
Taxes – Room rates are exclusive of a 13.5% occupancy tax and a $.75 per room per night California Tourism Assessment. All Taxes are subject to change at any time without notice.
Additional Guests – There is no additional charge for children under 18 staying with an adult. Each additional adult (over 2 adults) will incur a $15 charge per night.
Check-in/Check-out – Accommodations are available for check in at 4:00 PM. Check out is at 11:00 AM.
Smoking Policy – For the health of all its guests, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an entirely non-smoking and non-vaping resort

Parking – Parking is included in the resort fee.

Lodging Deposit – All reservations require payment of the first night rate (including tax) as a deposit. All individual guest rooms must be cancelled 14 days or more prior to arrival to receive a full refund of the one (1) night deposit. Cancellations made within the 14 day period will result in a forfeit of your deposit. All reductions to a guest’s length of stay must be received 48 hours or more prior to arrival. If a reduction in room nights is made within 48 hours of arrival, the guest may be required to pay for the full original length of stay. All early departures, no shows and late arrivals will be charged the contracted nightly rate for each night the reserved room is not occupied by the individual.

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 June 10, 2026 (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

Yosemite National Park: Reservations are sometimes needed to enter Yosemite in the Summer. The National Park Service may institute a day-use reservations system for peak dates in Yosemite National Park in order to enter the Park. Everyone planning to enter the park may need a reservation, including annual and lifetime pass holders. Please check the Recreation.gov website and search for Yosemite National Park to confirm your arrival needs.

Airport Information and Transportation 

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is located:

– 62 miles from Fresno International Airport (FAT) 1.5 hours driving (est).
– 281 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 hours driving (est.)
– 212 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4.5 hours driving (est.)
– 204 miles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3.5 hours driving (est.)

Public Transportation:

-FROM FRESNO OR YOSEMITE VALLEY (SUMMER ONLY) During the summer months, YARTS, the Yosemite Area Rapid Transit System, has regular bus service between Tenaya Lodge and Fresno Airport, as well as other destinations along the way.. They also offer service between Tenaya Lodge and destinations in Wawona and Yosemite Valley. Please see the YARTS website for a complete schedule of the Fresno to Yosemite route.

-FROM SAN FRANCISCO OR OAKLAND AIRPORTS (SUMMER ONLY) Both San Francisco and Oakland Airports are served by the BART commuter train. Take BART for either airport to the Coliseum station in Oakland. See the BART website for details.Transfer to Amtrak. Depending on schedules, you can either take Amtrak by train to Merced and from there by bus to Yosemite Valley. From Yosemite Valley you can take the YARTS bus to Tenaya Lodge. Alternatively, you can take Amtrak to Fresno and transfer to YARTS in Fresno. Amtrak schedules and details YARTS schedules.Take YARTS to Tenaya Lodge.

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.

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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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