Dermatology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care

Oct 08, 2021 – Oct 10, 2021

Walt Disney World - Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Retreat to this ultra-modern Disney Resort hotel and discover award-winning dining, spectacular views, and dazzling pools. Whether you’re staying in the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower or the nearby Garden Wing, you can walk to Magic Kingdom main gate or catch the Resort Monorail as it breezes through the tower. Inside, a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair—responsible for the distinct look and feel of the “it’s a small world” attraction—celebrates the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest.

(Find theme park information, conference attendee discounts, and ticket purchase links in the Additional Travel Information section below)

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  • 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

Dermatology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care – 12 Credits 

Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Dermatology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care, 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 Dermatology and Infectious Diseases with the goal of enhancing 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 and updates in Dermatology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care.

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 and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.

Topics and Objectives

Friday, October 8

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
An Algorithmic Approach to the Patient with a Rash
Objectives: 1) Discuss how to approach a patient with a rash 2) Review morphologic terminology 3) Understand how to use morphology to build a differential diagnosis and workup for a rash

8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK

8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Skin Infections
Objectives: 1) Review morphology and diagnosis of common viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic skin infections 2) Discuss management strategies for common infections — tinea, herpes, staph and others

9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Objectives: 1) Recognize the importance of antimicrobial stewardship 2) Identify general principles to help improve antimicrobial stewardship in clinical practice 3) Discuss specific situations in which antimicrobial stewardship can be applied to improve patient care

10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK

10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Adult Vaccines
Objectives: 1) Review ACIP recommendations for adult vaccines 2) Explore strategies to improve adult vaccinations

Saturday, October 9

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Objectives: 1) Review epidemiology and diagnostics for the most common sexually transmitted infections 2) Discuss evidence-based 2021 CDC treatment-based guidelines

8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK

8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
HIV and Hepatitis C in Primary Care Dr. James Sizemore
Objectives: 1) Review HIV epidemiology and screening/testing guidelines 2) Discuss current treatment strategies — a transition from acute infection to chronic disease model 3) Summarize successful and unsuccessful prevention approaches

9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Acne, Hyperhidrosis, and Disorders of Pigmentation 
Objectives: 1) Review strategies for treating mild, moderate, and severe acne in teens and adults 2) Recognize and manage hidradenitis suppurativa, hyperhidrosis, and common problems of irregular pigmentation

10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK

10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Eczema and Psoriasis 
Objectives: 1) Recognize classic eczema and psoriasis morphology, as well as more unusual presentations 2) Differentiate atopic dermatitis from other eczema subtypes 3) Review basic management for flares, maintenance, and the therapeutic ladder for difficult cases 4) Understand risk of comorbidities and when to refer to dermatology

Sunday, October 10

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions: Practical Tips for Primary Care 
Objectives: 1) Review clinical presentations of common benign and malignant skin lesions  2) Discuss risk factors for skin cancer and when to refer patients to dermatology for skin checks 3) Understand basic medical and surgical techniques for diagnosis and treatment 4) Updates on sunscreen and vitamin D

8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK

8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Hair and Nails
Objectives: 1) Review common and uncommon causes of hair loss 2) Discuss how to approach and work up patients complaining of hair loss 3) Review common nail problems and nail signs of systemic disease

9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
Objectives: 1) Review the history and epidemiology of S. aureus with a focus on MRSA 2) Detail the clinical presentation of MRSA infections 3) Review the antibiotic treatment options for more complicated S. aureus infections

10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK

10:50 AM – 11:50 AM
Clostridium Difficile Update
Objectives: 1) Describe the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of C. difficile infections 2) Review recommended diagnostic paradigms for C. difficile 3) Summarize treatment strategies for initial, fulminant, and recurrent disease, based on 2021 IDSA and ACG guidelines

Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.

Program Schedule

Date

Location

Description

Time

Oct 8, 2021

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Conference - Day 1

Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Oct 9, 2021

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Conference - Day 2

Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Oct 10, 2021

Disney's Contemporary Resort

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

The AAFP has reviewed Dermatology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 10/08/2021 to 10/10/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA / AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian

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 CE 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 (407) 939-5277 to confirm if the Disney’s Contemporary Resort has remaining availability for you to book direct.

Rooms may be added back on our booking link if a client cancels their reservation please click here to check for cancelations.

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

Accommodations – Retreat to this ultra-modern Disney Resort hotel and discover award-winning dining, spectacular views, and dazzling pools. Whether you’re staying in the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower or the nearby Garden Wing, you can walk to Magic Kingdom main gate or catch the Resort Monorail as it breezes through the tower. Inside, a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair—responsible for the distinct look and feel of the “it’s a small world” attraction—celebrates the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest.

(Find theme park information, conference attendee discounts, and ticket purchase links in the Additional Travel Information section below)

Amenities Include Complimentary airport shuttle, 24-hour room service, high-speed Internet access, Satellite TV (includes Disney programming), Health Club Admission, Coffeemaker, Refrigerator, Hairdryer, Iron and ironing board, Pack ‘n Play (full-size crib is available upon request), In-room wall safe, Robes, and Laundry facilities/services, nighttime water parade, and access to the pools. Note: Rooms are Non-Smoking. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.

Rooms Include: 2 queen beds or one king bed, Dedicated work station, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Flat-screen TV, Wall safe, Coffee maker, Balcony or patio, Expansive pool, lake, garden views, and more, Luxury bath & body products

  • Standard Rooms – $349 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)

Bedding: Choose between 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed. Note: Most rooms also have a day bed. (Bed type based upon availability at time of check-in.)

Additional Lodging Information –

  • Taxes: The Group Room Rates are subject to applicable sales and resort taxes, currently 12½%. There will be no mandatory resort or other fee levied on the sleeping rooms in addition to the Group Room Rate plus applicable taxes (unless required by law).
  • Additional Adult Charge: Any additional persons 18 years and older is $35 extra per person per night.

Hotel Parking – Standard overnight self-parking is available to registered Guests for a fee that will be applied to their hotel folio upon check-out.

  • Current Self-parking rates are $25 per night. Current Valet parking rates are also available for $33 per night.
  • Complimentary Self-parking will be provided during the hours of the meeting for all local and offsite MCE Attendees.

All parking fees include applicable tax and are subject to change.

Lodging Deposit – A Deposit of 1 Night + Tax is due at the time of booking. Balance is due to the resort upon arrival.

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

  • Should an attendee cancel a reservation, a refund of the deposit and/or cancellation fees will be in accordance with Hotel general policy at that time (currently a refund is given if an individual’s reservation is
    canceled at least five days before arrival).
  • 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 August 31, 2021 (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 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

Airport Information – The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located approximately 20 miles (about 30 minutes) from Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Airport Transportation – To make your airport transfer reservation, please click on the following links:

Disney Magical Express Shuttle – Disney’s Magical Express Transportation is their way of helping you reach your meeting destination stress-free and focused. Disney picks you up and takes you from Orlando International Airport to the Resort, while their “hands-free” luggage service delivers your bags from the plane directly to your room. Departing is also a breeze with an in-hotel boarding pass service and a return shuttle to the Orlando International Airport (MCO). To make your Magical Express Reservation, please Click Here

Taxi Fare – Estimated fare is approximately $47 each way.

Mears Transportation – Orlando’s Transportation Professionals since 1939. For more information or to book a reservation with Mears Transportation, please Click Here or call 407-422-2222.

Shuttlefare – For more information or to book a reservation with Shuttlefare, please Click Here or call 877-300-4826.

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.

Disney Park Tickets and More! – To purchase specially-priced Disneyworld® Resort Theme Park tickets, please Click Here. These special tickets are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.

My Disney Experience – To make the most of your upcoming Walt Disney World® Resort visit, let My Disney Experience be your guide to innovative online and mobile tools to help plan and share your upcoming visit. It gives you unprecedented control of your experience, making it easy to save time and enjoy your trip with friends, family, and colleagues. After purchasing your special Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, 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.

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