Endocrinology and Dermatology for Primary Care
Sep 26, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025
Whitefish / Glacier National Park - The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Prepare for The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Inspired by the grand lodges of the past, with all the conveniences of the present, The Lodge brings a sense of leisure and grace to the Montana travel experience. Surrounded by mountains with the pristine waters of Whitefish Lake at the back door, and all the amenities of a full-service resort hotel, The Lodge provides the perfect location for your next visit to Whitefish and northwest Montana. With outstanding service and deluxe accommodations, you will be able to enjoy all that Whitefish and northwest Montana have to offer. The Lodge is only minutes from downtown Whitefish, ten minutes from the ski slopes of the Whitefish Mountain Resort and less than a 30-minute drive to the scenic wonders of Glacier National Park.
Reservations may be needed to enter the National Park during peak season. Please select the Additional Travel tab below for more information.
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
Rheumatology and Dermatology 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 Endocrinology and Dermatology 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 Endocrinology and Dermatology to enhance 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 Endocrinology and Dermatology.
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, September 26th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Lotions, Potions and Pills: How to Get the Most Out of Dermatologic Treatments
Objectives: 1) Review frequently used vehicles 2) Discuss management of dry skin 3) Become familiar with different topical agents 4) Review systemic medications used for dermatological diseases
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Updates in Eczema and Psoriasis
Objectives: 1) Review common forms of eczema 2) Discuss new treatments for eczema 3) Review common forms of psoriasis 4) Discuss new treatments for psoriasis
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Updates and Treatment Practices for Primary Care Providers
Objectives: 1) Apply current guideline recommendations to the management of type 2 diabetes 2) Differentiate the mechanisms, benefits, and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors and insulin, and select appropriate therapies based on patient profiles 3) Incorporate cardiovascular and renal outcome data into individualized treatment plans for patients with type 2 diabetes 4) Implement practical strategies for initiating and titrating insulin while staying aware of relevant updates in type 1 diabetes management
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Osteoporosis in Primary Care: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Vitamin D Recommendations
Objectives: 1) Apply current diagnostic criteria and screening recommendations for osteoporosis 2) Evaluate evidence-based treatment options for osteoporosis, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies, and tailor therapy to individual patient needs 3) Incorporate the Endocrine Society’s updated vitamin D guidelines into clinical practice 4) Recognize clinical scenarios where referral or advanced management may be indicated
Saturday, September 27th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
All About Thyroid Disease: Best Practices in 2025
Objectives: 1) Recognize the clinical presentation and appropriate diagnostic workup for common thyroid disorders 2) Apply current best practices and updated 2025 guidelines to the management of thyroid disease 3) Differentiate when to manage thyroid conditions in primary care versus when referral to endocrinology is indicated 4) Incorporate evidence-based approaches for monitoring therapy and adjusting treatment plans
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Hyperlipidemia Update: It Is Almost All About LDL
Objectives: 1) Review current guideline recommendations for the evaluation and management of hyperlipidemia 2) Identify appropriate thresholds for lifestyle modification and pharmacologic therapy in patients at varying levels of cardiovascular risk 3) Differentiate among statins, non-statin therapies, and emerging agents for LDL reduction 4) Incorporate practical strategies for monitoring lipid levels and treatment adherence 5) Review the current cholesterol guidelines for LDL lowering in primary and secondary prevention
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Objectives: 1) Recognize and differentiate nonmelanoma skin cancers, premalignant lesions, and how to manage 2) Review what is new in nonmelanoma skin cancers
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Melanoma and Moles
Objectives: 1) Differentiate benign versus suspicious nevi 2) Recognize the clinical presentations of melanoma 3) Review the surgical and medical treatments of melanoma
Sunday, September 28th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Acne
Objectives: 1) Manage the patient with acne vulgaris 2) Review the clinical presentation and management of acne rosacea 3) Differentiate between acne, rashes and folliculitis
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Cosmetic Dermatology
Objectives: 1) Review the uses of botulinum toxin and its complications 2) Highlight the indications and complications of fillers and acid peels 3) Discuss the physics of lasers and treatment 4) Review body dysmorphic syndrome
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Obesity Treatment and Causes
Objectives: 1) Discuss assessment of the patient with obesity and apply current guidelines for the diagnosis and classification of obesity 2) Explain the role of excess dietary fructose in the development of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome, and describe its contribution as a modifiable risk factor for obesity 3) Evaluate evidence-based lifestyle interventions 4) Outline standard treatment approaches for obesity 5) Compare the efficacy, indications, and safety profiles of available pharmacologic treatments for obesity 6) Discuss the role and criteria for advanced interventions and long-term management considerations
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Fact and Fiction About Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements: Clinical Nutrition for 2025
Objectives: 1) Differentiate evidence-based benefits from common misconceptions regarding the use of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements in primary care 2) Evaluate the safety, efficacy, and potential risks of commonly used supplements, including drug nutrient interactions 3) Identify patient populations with specific nutritional deficiencies or increased needs where supplementation is clinically indicated 4) Incorporate practical, evidence-based nutrition and supplement counseling into routine primary care visits to support overall patient health
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
September 26, 2025
The Lodge at Whitefish Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
September 27, 2025
The Lodge at Whitefish Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
September 28, 2025
The Lodge at Whitefish 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 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
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
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
We are currently past our group reservation cutoff date with the property. We may have some rooms available, however this is not guaranteed. Please email info@mceconferences.com to check availability of these final rooms.
If no rooms remain available, please click here for nearby lodging options or call (406) 863-4000 to confirm if the Lodge at Whitefish Lake has remaining availability for you to book direct.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations and Amenities – The Lodge at Whitefish Lake offers a variety of accommodations to suit a diverse selection of travelers from the individual to romantic couples, families of all sizes, and groups of friends or business associates. All accommodations are beautifully appointed with a fireplace, flat-panel TV, luxury furnishings, European mini-chiller, and microwave. Many offer a deck or patio, and some provide a view of Whitefish Lake or the surrounding mountains and forest.
Complimentary Wireless Internet is available in all guest accommodations, meeting venues, and common areas for all attendees including local offsite attendees.
- Viking Lodge – King or 2 Queens Classic Guest Room – $399 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) The Viking Lodge offers classic hotel-style accommodations with a fireplace, flat-panel HDTV, European mini-chiller, microwave, and our signature four-piece bathroom.
- Connected to Main Lodge via Sky Bridge
- Home to Viking Falls Pool & Hot Tub and Fitness Center
- Adjacent Viking Creek Wetland Preserve
- Main Lodge – King Studio Suite, or 2 Queen Studio Suite – $529 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Main Lodge accommodations are primarily studio suites of approximately 600 square feet, featuring a gas stone fireplace with sitting area, flat-screen HDTV, balcony with bistro seating, custom beds created by Spring Air, efficiency kitchen with European mini-chiller, microwave and bar sink, and the Lodge’s signature four piece bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in slate tile shower. The main lodge also offers a limited number of lofted suites, one-bedroom suites, standard rooms, and the two-bedroom Flathead Suite. There are limited lakefront accommodations available; be sure to ask for a lakefront suite to enjoy views of Whitefish Lake from the comfort of your room.
- Home of Boat Club Lounge & Restaurant, Coffee Dock, Spa, Conference Space/Ballroom
- Proximity to Tiki Bar & Grill, Lakefront Pool & Hot Tub, Marina, Lakefront Pavilion
Additional Lodging Information –
Taxes: Room rates above are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes currently; 8% Montana Accommodations Tax, 3% Resort Tax, 1% Averill Foundation Contribution, Lake Institute Assessment, 12% Resort Service Fee (24% total) and 1% Optional Community Sustainability Fund not included in room rates. Applicable taxes & fees are subject to change.
Check-in/Check-out times: Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM
Rollaway beds are currently available for $40 Charge per rollaway bed for extra persons (limited number available).
Please note all guest accommodations are non-smoking and pets are not permitted.
Hotel Parking – The Lodge provides free parking for local attendees, and on-site attendees, as well as on-site car rental service.
Lodging Deposit: For Main Lodge, Viking Lodge & Lakefront Condominiums, one night’s room and tax will be collected at time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Fourteen (14) days prior to arrival the remaining balance due on the entire stay will be deducted from the individual attendee’s credit card on file and each reservation will be considered non-refundable and non-transferable.
For Luxury Home reservations, one night’s room and tax will be collected at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Thirty (30) days prior to arrival the remaining balance due on the entire stay will be deducted from the credit card on file and reservation will be considered non-refundable and non-transferable.
For Main Lodge & Viking Lodge reservations, cancellations may be made up until fourteen (14) days prior to arrival with full refund of the deposit. Cancellations, reductions in length of stay, or early departures made within fourteen (14) days of arrival forfeit the entire length of stay and will be charged to the individual attendee’s credit card on file.
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 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 August 7, 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
Glacier National Park: Reservations may be required to enter Glacier National Park. If the National Park Service reinstitutes a day-use reservations system for peak dates, everyone planning to enter the park will need a reservation, including both annual and lifetime pass holders. Please check the Recreation.gov website and search for Glacier National Park to confirm the most up to date arrival needs. Click Here for more information.
Airport Information – Direct flights from major cities into Glacier Park International Airport (only 15 minutes away) make getting to Whitefish a breeze. Whitefish is one of the closest mountain towns to a major airport. Amtrak’s Empire Builder arrives twice-daily at the historic Whitefish Railway Depot from Chicago and Minneapolis to the east and Portland and Seattle from the west. Arriving by car is also easy with roads that meander through some of the most beautiful landscapes in North America.
The Lodge provides complimentary transportation for guests to/from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Amtrak Train Station with at least 48-hour advanced reservations. Hotel also provides complimentary scheduled transportation to Whitefish Mountain Resort during ski season and to The Firebrand Hotel in downtown Whitefish for groups of 9 people or fewer between 8 am & 10 pm.
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.
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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