Upcoming Medical Conferences in Bay Lake

Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Mar 06 - 08, 2020 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America.  Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Accreditation: Physician Accreditation Credit Designation Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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. American Academy of Family Physicians This Live activity, Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care, with a beginning date of March 6, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  American Osteopathic Association These programs are approved for 12 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 12 hours of ACEP Category I credit. American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.  Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 12 contact hours of continuing nursing education. This activity is designated for 4.5 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 12 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.  Topics May Include: Cardiology • Workup of coronary artery disease (CAD) • Primary and secondary prevention of CAD • Workup of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) • Arrhythmia management • Hypertension • Congestive heart failure Pulmonology • Asthma • Common respiratory infections • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism • Sleep apnea • Lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodules Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Describe current diagnostic approaches to hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Implement treatment strategies reflective of current evidence based medicine for hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Identify the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections • Design treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections • Perform a range of pulmonary diagnostics and be better prepared to handle pulmonary nodules and lung cancer Learning Outcome To provide updates in primary care medicine to office based providers

Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine for Primary Care: Derm/Emergency Med/Gastro/Psych is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Apr 02 - 05, 2020 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Accreditation: Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit 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 16 (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 This Live activity, Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine for Primary Care, with a beginning date of April 2, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Osteopathic Association These programs are approved for 16 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16 hours of ACEP Category I credit. Canadian Physicians The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit. CFPC members who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of MainproM1 credits. American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 16 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 16 contact hours of continuing nursing education. This activity is designated for 5.0 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 16 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 16 contact hours (1.6 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Universal Program Number: 0816-0000-20-013-L01-P Participants will be required to sign in at the start of the program and/or complete a program evaluation form. Topics May Include: • Dermatology • Emergency Medicine • Endocrinology • Gastroenterology • Gynecology • Infectious Diseases • Neurology • Psychiatry • Rheumatology • Sports Medicine Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Accurately diagnose and treat (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) depression, ADHD and substance abuse in teens and adolescents • Understand risk factors and assess patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make timely referrals to combat hopelessness • Discriminate the diagnostic principles and treatment options for dermatitis and papulosquamous diseases in children and adolescents • Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of viral skin infections • Describe the step-wise approach for the diagnosis and treatment of acne and acneiform eruptions • Discuss symptoms and treatment of chronic abdominal pain and gastroesophageal reflux in children • List the current treatment options for constipation and gastrointestinal foreign bodies in children • Describe treatment options for intoxication and other pediatric emergencies

Women’s Health for Primary Care: Endo/Gyn/Psych is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Apr 24 - 26, 2020 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Accreditation: Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Credit Designation Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit 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 This Live activity, Women’s Health for Primary Care, with a beginning date of April 24, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Osteopathic Association These programs are approved for 12 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 12 hours of ACEP Category I credit. Canadian Physicians The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit. CFPC members who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of MainproM1 credits. American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 12 contact hours of continuing nursing education. This activity is designated for 5.0 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 12 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.  Topics may Include: OBSTETRICS • Common causes of infertility • Prenatal testing • Thyroid disorders in pregnant women • Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy • Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome GYNECOLOGY • Abnormal uterine bleeding • Menopausal transition and hormone replacement therapy • Breast cancer screening • Cervical cancer screening and HPV management • Sexually transmitted infections ENDOCRINOLOGY • Osteoporosis • Thyroid disorders • Obesity and complications of weight gain • Female hyperandrogenic disorders CARDIOLOGY • Hypertension • Arrhythmia management • Coronary artery disease • Acute coronary syndromes PSYCHIATRY • Mood disorders in menopause and pregnancy • Anxiety disorders • Eating disorders • Substance abuse RHEUMATOLOGY • Common rheumatologic conditions in women • Osteoarthritis • Fibromyalgia Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Distinguish between ovulatory and anovulatory uterine bleeding and other menstrual abnormalities and select appropriate treatment options • Explain the process of menopausal transition (climacteric) and describe the potential risks/benefits of HRT option, especially in relation to breast cancer and cardiovascular disease • Describe the management of HPV infection and abnormal pap smear results • Identify current strategies for diagnosing and managing osteoporosis, thyroid disorders and obese patients • Discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anxiety • Recognize and manage common symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders in women • Examine suicide and violence against women

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardio/Pod/Pulm is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Jun 05 – 07, 2020 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine. Accreditation: Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit 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: This Live activity, Internal Medicine for Primary Care, with a beginning date of June 5, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity American Osteopathic Association: These programs are approved for 16 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians: This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 12 hours of ACEP Category I credit. Canadian Physicians: The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit.CFPC members who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of MainproM1 credits American Academy of Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation: • This CE activity provides 12 contact hours of continuing nursing education. • This activity is designated for 4.0 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 12 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation: MER designates this continuing education activity for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Describe current diagnostic approaches to hypertension, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Implement treatment strategies reflective of current evidence based medicine for hypertension, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Identify the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections • Design treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections • Perform a range of pulmonary diagnostics and be better prepared to handle pulmonary nodules and lung cancer • Discuss common problems and treatment options for ankle and foot injuries including sprains, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures • Assess stem cell therapy for common orthopedic sport and degenerative injuries. Learning Outcomes: To provide updates in primary care medicine to office based providers.

Family Medicine and Dermatology for Primary Care is organized by MCE Conferences and will be held from Jul 05 - 07, 2020 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Target Audience: All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about Family Medicine and Dermatology. Overview: This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Family Medicine and Dermatology 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 Family Medicine and Dermatology, 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. Topics and Objectives: Smoking Cessation Objectives: 1) Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology 2) Utilize techniques to enhance their patients' ability to stop smoking Recognition and Treatment of Depression Objectives: 1) Explain the incidence and prevalence of anxiety and depression 2) Evaluate patients with signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression so as to make an accurate diagnosis 3) Prescribe appropriate medications to treat these disorders Routine Adult Care Objectives: 1) Determine which screening tests are indicated for particular patients, according to USPSTF guidelines 2) Order appropriate immunizations for adult patients Improving Compliance Objectives: 1) Use techniques that can better detect noncompliance in their patients 2) Apply techniques that can be used to increase compliance in their patients Anemia Objectives: 1) Develop a diagnostic strategy to ascertain the etiology of the anemia 2) Utilize the guidelines for diagnosing anemia in children and adults in terms of available testing 3) Develop a clinical approach to treating various anemias to include Iron Deficiency and “Anemia of Chronic Disease” due to infections, inflammatory dz’s, CKD, Malignancies, Cytokines, Interferons, TNF’s, etc. 4) Describe the role of consultants in the evaluation and management of anemia Thyroid Disease Objectives: 1) Formulate a plan for the evaluation of a patient with presumed thyroid disease 2) Interpret common lab and imaging tests in the evaluation of a patient with thyroid disease 3) Select appropriate treatment modalities, both medical and surgical, for patients with thyroid disease according to the American Thyroid Association Guidelines There is a Fungus Among Us: Fungal and Yeast Infections of the Skin Objectives: 1) Distinguish cutaneous fungal and yeast infections from other infections of the skin 2) Understand the potential comorbidities associated with cutaneous fungal and yeast infections 3) Determine the most appropriate treatment option for each patient Rosacea and Disorders of the Hair Follicle Objectives: 1) Identify the common skin conditions arising from the follicular structure 2) Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between the different causes of folliculitis 3) Construct an appropriate treatment plan for different follicular disorders 4) Discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of rosacea How to Approach the Patient with Alopecia Objectives: 1) Classify the different types of hair loss based on their presentation 2) Construct a diagnostic workup plan for patients who present with hair loss 3) Formulate a treatment plan for the more common types of hair loss - alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia Leg Ulcers and Principles of Wound Management Objectives: 1) Differentiate between the different types of leg ulcers 2) Become familiar with the diagnostic tools available for workup of a leg ulcer 3) Educate patients on risk factors and preventative measures for leg ulcers 4) Compare the different treatment options, including standard vs. advanced care options Psoriasis: Where we Have Been and What's on the Horizon Objectives: 1) Distinguish this common skin condition from look-alike skin conditions 2) Construct a treatment plan for your patients with psoriasis 3) Discuss the direction in which treatment of psoriasis is going Warts, Molluscum and Other Viral Infections of the Skin Objectives: 1) Understand the etiology and mechanisms of transmission of different kinds of warts 2) Describe the most effective treatment options for warts, and outline the approach to the treatment of difficult warts or of warts in difficult to treat locations 3) Discuss other viral infections of the skin and how they manifest Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.

How to Save a Life: IR and Surgical Management of the Trauma Patient is organized by Direct Travel and will be held from Aug 03 - 05, 2020 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity is designed for interventional radiologists, and trauma surgeons as well as other surgical sub-specialties, intensivists, ER physicians, technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for critically-ill acute trauma patient. Accreditation: Physician Credit The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other Healthcare Professions Credit Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Description: Join leading experts in interventional radiology and trauma surgery from the University of Chicago for an exciting educational conference!  This multidisciplinary meeting will promote the efficient management of the trauma patient, and all major topics in the global treatment of the trauma patient will be presented by experts in the field. It will highlight the important partnership of interventional radiology and trauma surgery. In doing so, it will bring internationally-recognized leaders to present a multi-faceted approach to care for one of the most challenging types of patient to care for: the critically-ill acute trauma patient. Furthermore, most of the program will surround current endovascular and interventional techniques and state-of-the art equipment used to perform life-saving procedures by both interventional radiologists and trauma surgeons. Endovascular therapies of focus will include embolization, balloon occlusion, stent and stent-graft placement, as well as other downstream interventions. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: • State the appropriate interventional radiology and surgical diagnosis and treatment guidelines for solid organ injuries; • Identify the unique challenges presented by the management of the trauma patient in the ICU; • Discuss how the approach to the pediatric trauma patient differs from the approach to the adult trauma patient; • Identify problems associated with the management of mass casualties; • Describe the nursing and technologist role in the life-saving measures provided to the trauma patient.

Neurology for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Jan 22 - 24, 2021 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Endocrinology for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Feb 19 - 21, 2021 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Dermatology for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Mar 26 - 28, 2021 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.