Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit (MEDS) East by Global Academy For Medical Education

Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit (MEDS) East is organized by Global Academy For Medical Education and will be held Oct 10 - 13, 2018 at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is NPs, PAs, RNs, CDEs, and other clinicians involved in the diagnosis and management of metabolic and endocrine disorders. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

This is an interactive course that provides nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) with advanced education on common metabolic and endocrine diseases, empowering them to meet the growing demand for clinicians with this expertise. Physicians are also welcome.

Learning Objectives :
• Accurately assess and diagnose metabolic and endocrine diseases that are increasingly being seen in primary care clinics.
• Develop appropriate intervention strategies for treating selected metabolic and endocrine diseases.
• Describe ways to fill the void created by the national shortage of endocrinologists.

Topics include diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, adrenal disease, osteoporosis, diabetic kidney disease, pituitary disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, diabetic nueropathies, hypercalcemia, and other common endocrine diseases.

MEDS also offers an optional, post-conference Insulin Workshop, 'Essential Nuts and Bolts of Insulin Management', on Saturday afternoon. Additional 3.5 CE/CME Credits available. Space is limited. First come. First served!

MEDS features a faculty of expert nurse practitioners and physician assistants who bring real-world experience and a passion for educating their fellow advanced practice clinicians.

Take advantage of the opportunity to combine an outstanding educational experience with the enjoyment of an Orlando vacation for yourself and your family!

Why Attend the Metabolic & Endocrine Disease Summit MEDS?
• To elevate your competence and confidence on the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic and endocrine diseases
• To enhance your ability to treat the growing number of patients affected by these diseases
• To earn 24.25 CE/CME Credits including 9.5 contact hours of pharmacotherapy content in high demand areas of practice
• To attend an optional interactive Insulin Workshop
• To network with your fellow primary care clinicians
• To empower yourself to fill the void created by the national shortage of endocrinologists
• To get the most value for your educational dollar. At MEDS, your breakfast (Wed-Sat) and lunch (Wed-Fri) is included with your registration!
• To take part in a highly acclaimed educational activity designed by and for NPs and PAs

Speakers: Scott Urquhart PA-C DFAAPA, Christine Kessler CNS ANP BC-ADM CDTC FAANP, Ji Hyun (CJ) Chun PA-C BC-ADM, Donna Jornsay MS CPNP CDE CDTC BC-ADM, Davida Kruger MS APRN-BC BC-ADM, Ellen D. Mandel DMH MPA PA-C RDN CDE, Rick Pope MPAS PA-C DFAAPA CPAAPA, Lucia M. Novak MSN ANP- BC BC-ADM CDTC, Joyce Ross MSN ANP CLS CRNP FPCNA FNLA, Chris Sadler MA PA-C CDE, R. Mimi Secor DNP FNP-BC NCMP FAANP, Kim Zuber PA-C DFAAPA FNKF