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2018 2019CONFERENCESJULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Pages 8-9
Anchorage, AKDerm/Gyn/Neuro/RheumJuly 1-4*
Banff, Alberta, CanadaCardio/Derm/Rheum/ToxAugust 9-12*
Cape Cod, MABariatrics/Pulm/VascSeptember 7-9***
Barcelona, SpainAllergy & Immuno/Neuro/Ortho/RheumOctober 1-4*
Palm Beach, ArubaCardio/Derm/Geri/Men’s UroNovember 1-4*
Key West, FLDerm/Gyn/Men’s Uro/PodDecember 6-9*
Key West, FLDerm/ENT/Gastro/OrthoJanuary 24-27*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLEndo/ID/Ophth/PodFebruary 7-10*
Wailea, Maui, HIGyn/Men’s/Ortho/PulmMarch 10-14**
Grand Cayman Island, BWIEndo/Gastro/Palliative/PsychApril 25-28*
Princeville, Kauai, HICardio/Ortho/Pulm/VascMay 12-16**
Colorado Springs, COENT/Psych/RadJune 7-9
INTERNAL MEDICINEPages 8-9
Yellowstone National Park/Big Sky, MTMedicolegal/Neuro/PalliativeJuly 6-8
Lake Tahoe, NVCardio/Endo/PulmAugust 10-12
Santa Fe, NMDerm/Gastro/OphthSeptember 7-9
New York, NYDerm/Gyn/PainOctober 5-7***
Los Cabos, MexicoCardio/Gyn/Medicolegal/PainNovember 8-11*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLEndo/Geri/ID/NephroDecember 6-9*
Wailea, Maui, HIAllergy & Immuno/Cardio/Gyn/PsychJanuary 27-31**
Key West, FLAddiction/Gastro/Neck & Spine/PulmFebruary 21-24*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLCardio/Derm/OB/RheumMarch 10-14**
Nassau, BahamasBariatrics/Emergency Med/ID/PulmMay 16-19*
Chicago, ILDerm/Endo/MedicolegalJune 14-16
Kapalua, Maui, HICardio/Geri/Ortho/PulmJuly 8-12**
London, United KingdomAddiction/Gyn/Men’s Uro/PainAugust 27-30*
Wailea, Maui, HICardio/Endo/ENT/IDSeptember 16-20**
Las Vegas, NVBariatrics/Rad/RheumOctober 5-7
Wailea, Maui, HINeuro/Onc/Palliative/VascNovember 11-15**
Grand Cayman Island, BWICardio/Neuro/Psych/RheumDecember 13-16*
Nassau, BahamasCardio/Neuro/Onc/RheumFebruary 21-24*
San Juan, PRCardio/ENT/Geri/NeuroMarch 14-17*
Barcelona, SpainAddiction/Derm/Gastro/GynMay 27-30*
Kapolei, Oahu, HICardio/Men’s Uro/Ophth/PulmJune 23-27**
Vancouver, BC, CanadaDerm/Endo/NeuroJuly 13-15
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLCardio/ID/Psych/PulmOctober 7-11**
Las Vegas, NVGastro/Ortho/PsychNovember 30- December 2
Peninsula Papagayo, Costa RicaENT/Gyn/Neuro/PsychDecember 13-16*
Waikiki, Oahu, HIBariatrics/Gastro/Geri/PainFebruary 24-28**
Waikoloa Village, Big Island, HIDerm/ID/Neprho/Sports MedMarch 17-21**
Banff, Alberta, CanadaGastro/ID/Neuro/PulmJune 24-27*
Paris, FranceCardio/Derm/Gastro/VascJuly 16-19*
Koloa, Kauai, HIGastro/ID/Nephro/PulmOctober 7-11**
New York, NYEndo/Neuro/PulmDecember 14-16***
Wailea, Maui, HIEndo/ID/Neuro/RheumMarch 31-April 04**
Anchorage, AKAllergy & Immuno/Geri/Nephro/OrthoJune 30-July 03*
Mackinac Island, MIEndo/Onc/Pod/PulmJuly 19-22*
Kapolei, Oahu, HIEmergency Med/Geri/Rheum/ToxDecember 16-20**
Martha’s Vineyard, MAID/Neck & Spine/PsychJuly 27-29***
MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTHPages 10-11
Las Vegas, NVMen’s/Women’s HealthJuly 20-22
Disneyland® Resort, CAWomen’s Health August 3-5
San Diego, CAWomen’s Health December 7-9
Disneyland® Resort, CAMen’s/Women’s HealthMarch 29-31
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLWomen’s Health April 4-7*
Lake George, NYMen’s/Women’s HealthJune 21-23
MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTHPages 10-11Walt Disney World ®
Resort, FLMen’s/Women’s HealthAugust 3-5
Scottsdale, AZMen’s/Women’s HealthDecember 14-16
CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGY
Page 12
Disneyland® Resort, CAJuly 6-8
Yosemite, CASeptember 21-23
Newport, RIOctober 26-28
Nassau, BahamasDecember 6-9*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLFebruary 22-24
Las Vegas, NVMarch 8-10
San Diego , CAMay 17-19
CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGYPage 12
NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRYPage 13
Hilton Head Island, SCNeuro/PsychJuly 12-15*
San Diego, CANeurologyAugust 9-12*
Las Vegas, NVNeuro/PsychOctober 26-28
San Antonio, TXNeurologyNovember 9-11
Nassau, BahamasNeuro/PsychMarch 14-17*
Napa, CANeurologyApril 26-28
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLNeuro/PsychJune 14-16 NEUROLOGY &
PSYCHIATRYPage 13Walt Disney World ®
Resort, FLNeurologyOctober 26-28
Disneyland® Resort, CANeuro/PsychNovember 15-18*
Las Vegas, NVNeurologyJune 21-23
ENDOCRINOLOGYPage 14
Hilton Head Island, SCAugust 9-12*
Sea Island, GASeptember 20-23***
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLNovember 16-18
Palm Springs, CAFebruary 22-24
Miami Beach, FLMarch 29-31
Las Vegas, NVMay 10-12 ENDOCRINOLOGY
Page 14
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Page 15
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJuly 13-15
Las Vegas, NVAugust 3-5
San Diego, CAOctober 26-28
Charleston, SCApril 26-28
Asheville, NCMay 17-19
GERIATRIC MEDICINEPage 15
ORTHOPEDICSPage 16
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOffice Orthopedics September 7-9
Disneyland® Resort, CAOrthopedic Medicine October 18-21*
Las Vegas, NVOrthopedic Medicine November 16-18
Asheville, NCOffice Orthopedics December 14-16
Vail, COOffice Orthopedics February 1-3***
San Diego, CAOrthopedic Medicine March 8-10
Hilton Head Island, SCOffice Orthopedics April 12-14
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOrthopedic Medicine May 24-26
ORTHOPEDICSPage 16Scottsdale, AZ
Office Orthopedics March 15-17
RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETAL
Page 17
Half Moon Bay, CAAugust 17-19***
Disneyland® Resort, CASeptember 21-23
Savannah, GAOctober 5-7
Las Vegas, NVDecember 29-31
Las Vegas, NVFebruary 1-3
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLApril 26-28
Nashville, TNJune 28-30
RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETALPage 17
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Page 18
Yosemite, CAJuly 6-8
Seattle, WAAugust 24-26
Las Vegas, NVSeptember 28-30
Phoenix, AZNovember 16-18
Disneyland® Resort, CADecember 28-30
Scottsdale, AZJanuary 18-20
New Orleans, LAApril 26-28
Jackson Hole, WYJune 28-30
INFECTIOUS DISEASESPage 18
DERMATOLOGYPage 19
Washington, D.C.July 5-8*
Charleston, SC September 14-16
Key West, FLNovember 15-18*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDecember 28-30
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJanuary 25-27
Park City, UTMarch 29-31
Las Vegas, NVApril 12-14
Newport Beach, CAJune 7-9*** DERMATOLOGY
Page 19
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENTPage 20
Wailea, Maui, HIPed/Adolesc: Endo/Gastro/ID/NeuroAugust 12-16**
Napa Valley/Sonoma, CADerm/Emergency Med/RheumOctober 5-7
Nassau, BahamasEndo/Neuro/Psych/Sports MedNovember 8-11*
Scottsdale, AZEndo/Gyn/IDFebruary 8-10
San Juan, PRDerm/Gastro/Neuro/RheumApril 4-7*
Hilton Head Island, SCEndo/Gastro/Gyn/PsychJune 6-9*
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENTPage 20
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMarch 8-10
EMERGENCY MEDICINEPage 20
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INTERNAL MEDICINE
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Anchorage, AKDerm/Gyn/Neuro/RheumJuly 1-4*
Banff, Alberta, CanadaCardio/Derm/Rheum/ToxAugust 9-12*
Cape Cod, MABariatrics/Pulm/VascSeptember 7-9***
Barcelona, SpainAllergy & Immuno/Neuro/Ortho/RheumOctober 1-4*
Palm Beach, ArubaCardio/Derm/Geri/Men’s UroNovember 1-4*
Key West, FLDerm/Gyn/Men’s Uro/PodDecember 6-9*
Key West, FLDerm/ENT/Gastro/OrthoJanuary 24-27*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLEndo/ID/Ophth/PodFebruary 7-10*
Wailea, Maui, HIGyn/Men’s/Ortho/PulmMarch 10-14**
Grand Cayman Island, BWIEndo/Gastro/Palliative/PsychApril 25-28*
Princeville, Kauai, HICardio/Ortho/Pulm/VascMay 12-16**
Colorado Springs, COENT/Psych/RadJune 7-9
INTERNAL MEDICINEPages 8-9
Yellowstone National Park/Big Sky, MTMedicolegal/Neuro/PalliativeJuly 6-8
Lake Tahoe, NVCardio/Endo/PulmAugust 10-12
Santa Fe, NMDerm/Gastro/OphthSeptember 7-9
New York, NYDerm/Gyn/PainOctober 5-7***
Los Cabos, MexicoCardio/Gyn/Medicolegal/PainNovember 8-11*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLEndo/Geri/ID/NephroDecember 6-9*
Wailea, Maui, HIAllergy & Immuno/Cardio/Gyn/PsychJanuary 27-31**
Key West, FLAddiction/Gastro/Neck & Spine/PulmFebruary 21-24*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLCardio/Derm/OB/RheumMarch 10-14**
Nassau, BahamasBariatrics/Emergency Med/ID/PulmMay 16-19*
Chicago, ILDerm/Endo/MedicolegalJune 14-16
Kapalua, Maui, HICardio/Geri/Ortho/PulmJuly 8-12**
London, United KingdomAddiction/Gyn/Men’s Uro/PainAugust 27-30*
Wailea, Maui, HICardio/Endo/ENT/IDSeptember 16-20**
Las Vegas, NVBariatrics/Rad/RheumOctober 5-7
Wailea, Maui, HINeuro/Onc/Palliative/VascNovember 11-15**
Grand Cayman Island, BWICardio/Neuro/Psych/RheumDecember 13-16*
Nassau, BahamasCardio/Neuro/Onc/RheumFebruary 21-24*
San Juan, PRCardio/ENT/Geri/NeuroMarch 14-17*
Barcelona, SpainAddiction/Derm/Gastro/GynMay 27-30*
Kapolei, Oahu, HICardio/Men’s Uro/Ophth/PulmJune 23-27**
Vancouver, BC, CanadaDerm/Endo/NeuroJuly 13-15
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLCardio/ID/Psych/PulmOctober 7-11**
Las Vegas, NVGastro/Ortho/PsychNovember 30- December 2
Peninsula Papagayo, Costa RicaENT/Gyn/Neuro/PsychDecember 13-16*
Waikiki, Oahu, HIBariatrics/Gastro/Geri/PainFebruary 24-28**
Waikoloa Village, Big Island, HIDerm/ID/Neprho/Sports MedMarch 17-21**
Banff, Alberta, CanadaGastro/ID/Neuro/PulmJune 24-27*
Paris, FranceCardio/Derm/Gastro/VascJuly 16-19*
Koloa, Kauai, HIGastro/ID/Nephro/PulmOctober 7-11**
New York, NYEndo/Neuro/PulmDecember 14-16***
Wailea, Maui, HIEndo/ID/Neuro/RheumMarch 31-April 04**
Anchorage, AKAllergy & Immuno/Geri/Nephro/OrthoJune 30-July 03*
Mackinac Island, MIEndo/Onc/Pod/PulmJuly 19-22*
Kapolei, Oahu, HIEmergency Med/Geri/Rheum/ToxDecember 16-20**
Martha’s Vineyard, MAID/Neck & Spine/PsychJuly 27-29***
MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTHPages 10-11
Las Vegas, NVMen’s/Women’s HealthJuly 20-22
Disneyland® Resort, CAWomen’s Health August 3-5
San Diego, CAWomen’s Health December 7-9
Disneyland® Resort, CAMen’s/Women’s HealthMarch 29-31
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLWomen’s Health April 4-7*
Lake George, NYMen’s/Women’s HealthJune 21-23
MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTHPages 10-11Walt Disney World ®
Resort, FLMen’s/Women’s HealthAugust 3-5
Scottsdale, AZMen’s/Women’s HealthDecember 14-16
CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGY
Page 12
Disneyland® Resort, CAJuly 6-8
Yosemite, CASeptember 21-23
Newport, RIOctober 26-28
Nassau, BahamasDecember 6-9*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLFebruary 22-24
Las Vegas, NVMarch 8-10
San Diego , CAMay 17-19
CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGYPage 12
NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRYPage 13
Hilton Head Island, SCNeuro/PsychJuly 12-15*
San Diego, CANeurologyAugust 9-12*
Las Vegas, NVNeuro/PsychOctober 26-28
San Antonio, TXNeurologyNovember 9-11
Nassau, BahamasNeuro/PsychMarch 14-17*
Napa, CANeurologyApril 26-28
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLNeuro/PsychJune 14-16 NEUROLOGY &
PSYCHIATRYPage 13Walt Disney World ®
Resort, FLNeurologyOctober 26-28
Disneyland® Resort, CANeuro/PsychNovember 15-18*
Las Vegas, NVNeurologyJune 21-23
ENDOCRINOLOGYPage 14
Hilton Head Island, SCAugust 9-12*
Sea Island, GASeptember 20-23***
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLNovember 16-18
Palm Springs, CAFebruary 22-24
Miami Beach, FLMarch 29-31
Las Vegas, NVMay 10-12 ENDOCRINOLOGY
Page 14
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Page 15
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJuly 13-15
Las Vegas, NVAugust 3-5
San Diego, CAOctober 26-28
Charleston, SCApril 26-28
Asheville, NCMay 17-19
GERIATRIC MEDICINEPage 15
ORTHOPEDICSPage 16
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOffice Orthopedics September 7-9
Disneyland® Resort, CAOrthopedic Medicine October 18-21*
Las Vegas, NVOrthopedic Medicine November 16-18
Asheville, NCOffice Orthopedics December 14-16
Vail, COOffice Orthopedics February 1-3***
San Diego, CAOrthopedic Medicine March 8-10
Hilton Head Island, SCOffice Orthopedics April 12-14
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOrthopedic Medicine May 24-26
ORTHOPEDICSPage 16Scottsdale, AZ
Office Orthopedics March 15-17
RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETAL
Page 17
Half Moon Bay, CAAugust 17-19***
Disneyland® Resort, CASeptember 21-23
Savannah, GAOctober 5-7
Las Vegas, NVDecember 29-31
Las Vegas, NVFebruary 1-3
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLApril 26-28
Nashville, TNJune 28-30
RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETALPage 17
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Page 18
Yosemite, CAJuly 6-8
Seattle, WAAugust 24-26
Las Vegas, NVSeptember 28-30
Phoenix, AZNovember 16-18
Disneyland® Resort, CADecember 28-30
Scottsdale, AZJanuary 18-20
New Orleans, LAApril 26-28
Jackson Hole, WYJune 28-30
INFECTIOUS DISEASESPage 18
DERMATOLOGYPage 19
Washington, D.C.July 5-8*
Charleston, SC September 14-16
Key West, FLNovember 15-18*
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDecember 28-30
Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJanuary 25-27
Park City, UTMarch 29-31
Las Vegas, NVApril 12-14
Newport Beach, CAJune 7-9*** DERMATOLOGY
Page 19
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENTPage 20
Wailea, Maui, HIPed/Adolesc: Endo/Gastro/ID/NeuroAugust 12-16**
Napa Valley/Sonoma, CADerm/Emergency Med/RheumOctober 5-7
Nassau, BahamasEndo/Neuro/Psych/Sports MedNovember 8-11*
Scottsdale, AZEndo/Gyn/IDFebruary 8-10
San Juan, PRDerm/Gastro/Neuro/RheumApril 4-7*
Hilton Head Island, SCEndo/Gastro/Gyn/PsychJune 6-9*
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENTPage 20
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMarch 8-10
EMERGENCY MEDICINEPage 20
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BIENVENIDO TO CME IN BARCELONA, ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST UNFORGETTABLE PLACES. Renowned for its gothic city center, stunning modernist architecture, Mediterranean culture, and international music scene, there is no limit to exciting things you can enjoy. Join MER for clinical updates in the morning, and then explore beautiful Barcelona by day and at night!
• Stroll through the streets of the Gothic Quarter
• Discover the modernist architecture of Gaudí, including the Basílica de la Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
• Watch the world-famous Barcelona Fútbol Club at Camp Nou Stadium
• View Picasso’s early works at the Museo Picasso
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ICONIC AND TIMELESS, LONDON OFFERS A DESTINATION FOR EVERY INTEREST. Whether you’re attracted to its many historical sites, museums, theaters, and parks, or simply interested in shopping and eating in a local pub, London has it covered. Immerse yourself in the city of British monarchy, culture, and cuisine.
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• Art lovers can take their pick from the Tate Modern, National Gallery, British Museum and the Natural History Museum.
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BONJOUR AND WELCOME TO CME IN THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC CITY! Known for its famous landmarks, works of art, and chic fashion, Paris is an amazing destination you’ll be sure to fall in love with.
Join MER at the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand, learn from our expert faculty each morning covering Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Vascular Medicine, and explore the many wonders of Paris during the rest of your stay. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience:
• The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe• Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacré-Coeur Basilica• The Louvre and other famous museums• Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris
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August 27-30, 2018LONDON, UNITED KINGDOMThe Savoy Hotel, LondonAddiction MedicineGynecologyMen’s UrologyPain
July 16-19, 2018PARIS, FRANCEInterContinental Paris - Le GrandCardiologyDermatologyGastroenterologyVascular Medicine
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October 1-4, 2018BARCELONA, SPAINHotel Arts Barcelona, The Ritz-CarltonAllergy & ImmunologyNeurologyOrthopedicsRheumatology
May 27-30, 2019BARCELONA, SPAINHotel MajesticAddiction MedicineDermatologyGastroenterologyGynecology
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BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADAThe Fairmont Banff SpringsPage 8 & 9
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2018n JULY 1-4*Anchorage, AKThe Hotel AlyeskaDerm/Gyn/Neuro/RheumStarting at $305 per night
n JULY 6-8Yellowstone National Park/ Big Sky, MTBig Sky ResortMedicolegal/Neuro/PalliativeStarting at $174 per night
n JULY 8-12**Kapalua, Maui, HIThe Ritz-Carlton, KapaluaCardio/Geri/Ortho/PulmStarting at $349 per night
n JULY 13-15Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe Westin Bayshore, VancouverDerm/Endo/NeuroStarting at $339CAD per night
n JULY 16-19*Paris, FranceInterContinental Paris - Le GrandCardio/Derm/Gastro/VascStarting at 335€ per night Single Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Starting at 365€ per night Double Room (two breakfasts included in room rate)Each additional breakfast 45€ per person
n JULY 19-22*Mackinac Island, MIGrand HotelEndo/Onc/Pod/PulmStarting at $484 Cat IStarting at $598 Cat IIStarting at $770 Cat IIIRates based on Double OccupancyDaily rate includes breakfast and dinner
n JULY 27-29***Martha’s Vineyard, MAHarbor View HotelID/Neck & Spine/PsychStarting at $499 per nightPremium Location
n AUGUST 9-12*Banff, Alberta, CanadaFairmont Banff SpringsCardio/Derm/Rheum/ToxStarting at $459CAD per night
INTERNAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREMER’s Internal Medicine Conference Series is now more comprehensive: introducing new content modules that allow you to broaden your educational experience.
Each conference is unique. Visit www.mer.org for content topics and learning objectives for each offering.
MER’s 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Internal Medicine Conference Series will offer content in the following topics:
• Addiction Medicine• Allergy & Immunology• Bariatrics• Cardiology• Dermatology• Ear, Nose & Throat• Endocrinology• Emergency Medicine• Gastroenterology• Geriatrics• Gynecology• Infectious Diseases• Medicolegal• Men’s Urology• Neck & Spine• Nephrology• Neurology• Obstetrics• Oncology• Ophthalmology• Orthopedics• Pain• Palliative Care• Podiatry• Psychiatry• Pulmonology• Radiology• Rheumatology• Sports Medicine• Toxicology• Vascular Medicine
For a complete list of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day agendas and learning objectives see mer.org.
n AUGUST 10-12Lake Tahoe, NVHyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and CasinoCardio/Endo/PulmStarting at $459 per night
n AUGUST 27-30*London, United KingdomThe Savoy Hotel, LondonAddiction/Gyn/Men’s Uro/PainStarting at £399 per night Single Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Starting at £429 per night Double Room (two breakfasts included in room rate)Each additional breakfast £32 per person
n SEPTEMBER 7-9***Cape Cod, MAWequassett Resort and Golf ClubBariatrics/Pulm/VascStarting at $425 per nightPremium Location
n SEPTEMBER 7-9Santa Fe, NMLa Fonda on the PlazaDerm/Gastro/OphthStarting at $239 per night
n SEPTEMBER 16-20**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortCardio/Endo/ENT/IDStarting at $291 per night
n OCTOBER 1-4*Barcelona, SpainHotel Arts Barcelona, The Ritz-CarltonAllergy & Immuno/Neuro/Ortho/RheumStarting at 350€ per night Single or Double Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Each additional breakfast 30€ per person
n OCTOBER 5-7***New York, NYNew York Marriott MarquisDerm/Gyn/PainStarting at $399 per nightPremium Location
n OCTOBER 5-7Las Vegas, NVMandarin Oriental, Las VegasBariatrics/Rad/RheumStarting at $299 per night
INTERNAL MEDICINE
DATES & LOCATIONS
CAPE COD, MAWequassett Resort and Golf Club
ANCHORAGE, AKThe Hotel Alyeska
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n OCTOBER 7-11**Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsCardio/ID/Psych/PulmStarting at $280 per night
n OCTOBER 7-11**Koloa, Kauai, HIGrand Hyatt Kauai Resort and SpaGastro/ID/Nephro/PulmStarting at $329 per night
n NOVEMBER 1-4*Palm Beach, ArubaThe Ritz-Carlton, ArubaCardio/Derm/Geri/Men’s UroStarting at $315 per night
n NOVEMBER 8-11*Los Cabos, MexicoJW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & SpaCardio/Gyn/Medicolegal/PainStarting at $229 per night
n NOVEMBER 11-15**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortNeuro/Onc/Palliative/VascStarting at $300 per night
n NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 2Las Vegas, NVMandarin Oriental, Las VegasGastro/Ortho/PsychStarting at $269 per night
n DECEMBER 6-9*Key West, FLCasa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria ResortDerm/Gyn/Men’s Uro/PodStarting at $319 per night
n DECEMBER 6-9*Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaEndo/Geri/ID/NephroStarting at $342 per night
n DECEMBER 13-16*Grand Cayman Island, BWIThe Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & SpaCardio/Neuro/Psych/RheumStarting at $299 per night
n DECEMBER 13-16*Peninsula Papagayo, Costa RicaFour Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula PapagayoENT/Gyn/Neuro/PsychStarting at $409 per night
n DECEMBER 14-16***New York, NYGrand Hyatt New YorkEndo/Neuro/PulmStarting at $295 per nightPremium Location
n DECEMBER 16-20**Kapolei, Oahu, HIAulani, A Disney Resort & SpaEmergency Med/Geri/Rheum/ToxStarting at $372 per night
2019n JANUARY 24-27*Key West, FLCasa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria ResortDerm/ENT/Gastro/OrthoStarting at $419 per night
n JANUARY 27-31**Wailea, Maui, HIWailea Beach Resort-Marriott, MauiAllergy & Immuno/Cardio/Gyn/PsychStarting at $399 per night
n FEBRUARY 7-10*Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary ResortEndo/ID/Ophth/PodStarting at $329 per night
n FEBRUARY 21-24*Key West, FLCasa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria ResortAddiction/Gastro/Neck & Spine/PulmStarting at $469 per night
n FEBRUARY 21-24*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortCardio/Neuro/Onc/RheumStarting at $189 Beach TowerStarting at $239 Coral TowerStarting at $299 Royal TowerStarting at $429 Cove Suites
n FEBRUARY 24-28**Waikiki, Oahu, HIMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki BeachBariatrics/Geri/Pain/RadStarting at $331 per night
n MARCH 10-14**Wailea, Maui, HIWailea Beach Resort-Marriott, MauiGyn/Men’s Uro/Ortho/PulmStarting at $399 per night
n MARCH 10-14** Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary ResortCardio/Derm/OB/RheumStarting at $329 per night
n MARCH 14-17*San Juan, PRInterContinental San JuanCardio/ENT/Geri/NeuroStarting at $279 per night
Visit www.mer.org for complete session titles and learning objectives for each meeting.
n MARCH 17-21**Waikoloa Village, Big Island, HIHilton Waikoloa VillageDerm/ID/Neprho/Sports MedStarting at $289 per night
n MARCH 31-APRIL 04**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortEndo/ID/Neuro/RheumStarting at $389 per night
n APRIL 25-28*Grand Cayman Island, BWIThe Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & SpaEndo/Gastro/Palliative/PsychStarting at $299 per night
n MAY 12-16**Princeville, Kauai, HIThe St. Regis Princeville ResortCardio/Ortho/Pulm/VascStarting at $399 per night
n MAY 16-19*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortBariatrics/Emergency Med/ID/PulmStarting at $169 Beach TowerStarting at $209 Coral TowerStarting at $259 Royal TowerStarting at $369 Cove Suites
n MAY 27-30*Barcelona, SpainMajestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonaAddiction/Derm/Gastro/GynStarting at 309€ per night Single Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Starting at 349€ per night Double Room (two breakfast included in room rate)Each additional breakfast 40€ per person
n JUNE 7-9Colorado Springs, COThe BroadmoorENT/Psych/RadStarting at $395 per night
n JUNE 14-16Chicago, ILThe Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, ChicagoDerm/Endo/MedicolegalStarting at $285 per night
n JUNE 23-27**Kapolei, Oahu, HIAulani, A Disney Resort & SpaCardio/Men’s Uro/Ophth/PulmStarting at $399 per night
n JUNE 24-27*Banff, Alberta, CanadaFairmont Banff SpringsGastro/ID/Neuro/PulmStarting at $449 CAD per night
n JUNE 30-JULY 03*Anchorage, AKThe Hotel AlyeskaAllergy & Immuno/Geri/Nephro/OrthoStarting at $305 per night
INTERNAL MEDICINE
DATES & LOCATIONS
PALM BEACH, ARUBAThe Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
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©DISNEY
WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
©DISNEY
DISNEYLAND® RESORT, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
SAN DIEGO, CAHotel del Coronado
2018n AUGUST 3-5Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaWomen’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $329 per night
n DECEMBER 7-9San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoWomen’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $225 per night
2019n APRIL 4-7*Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaWomen’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $345 per night
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference.
WOMEN’S HEALTH FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon 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 options, 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 chronic fatigue syndrome
• Recognize and manage common symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders in women
PROGRAM (WOMEN’S HEALTH)DAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding• Menopausal Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy• Breast Cancer Screening • Osteoporosis• Managing Obesity• Case Presentations
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Thyroid Disorders in Women• Depression in Women• Other Psychiatric Disorders• Management of Abnormal Pap Smears• Management of High-Risk HPV Infections• Case Presentations
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Anxiety Disorders• Case Presentations4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTH
DATES & LOCATIONS
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MEN’S HEALTH FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Differentiate between and treat benign prostate
conditions and prostate cancers• Discuss medical management of male sexual health
including sexual function, fertility and infertility, • Counsel patients regarding androgen replacement • List common sexually transmitted diseases• Describe disorders of male hypogonadism
TOPICS (MEN’S HEALTH)*• Male Maligancies (testes and prostate)
• Benign Prostatic Conditions
• Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment
• Family Planning: Fertility, Infertility, Vasectomy
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Androgen Replacement, Sexual Function and Dysfunction
• Male Hypogonadism and Testosterone Therapy
• Endocrine Breast Disorders in Men (Gynecomastia)
Men’s Health content will be offered in these locations:
2018n JULY 20-22Las Vegas, NVCaesars Palace Las VegasMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary Care Starting at $179 per night
n AUGUST 3-5Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary ResortMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $262 per night
n DECEMBER 14-16Scottsdale, AZThe PhoenicianMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $259 per night
2019n MARCH 29-31Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $349 per night
n JUNE 21-23Lake George, NYThe Sagamore ResortMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary CareStarting at $279 per night
*Note: Topics vary by location. Please see mer.org for individual conference agendas and learning objectives.
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference.
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MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTH
DATES & LOCATIONS
SCOTTSDALE, AZThe Phoenician
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WALT DISNEY WORLD ® RESORT, FLDisney’s Contemporary Resort
LAS VEGAS, NVCaesars Palace Las Vegas
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DATES & LOCATIONSCARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Describe current diagnostic approaches to
hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD
• Discuss 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
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Asthma• Controversies in the Treatment of Common
Respiratory Infections• Workup of Patients with Suspected CAD:
Which Tests for Which Patients• Acute Coronary Syndromes:
Initial Workup and Treatment• Case Presentations: (Cardiology)
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Arrhythmia Management for the Primary Care Physician• Hypertension Update• Congestive Heart Failure• Everything You Need to Know About COPD• Case Presentations: (Pulmonary)
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Primary and Secondary Prevention of CAD• Case Studies
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference.
2018n JULY 6-8Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaStarting at $329 per night
n SEPTEMBER 21-23Yosemite, CATenaya Lodge at YosemiteStarting at $265 per night
n OCTOBER 26-28Newport, RIHotel VikingStarting at $299 per night
n DECEMBER 6-9*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortStarting at $144 Beach TowerStarting at $169 Coral TowerStarting at $189 Royal TowerStarting at $319 Cove Suites
2019n FEBRUARY 22-24Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $305 per night
n MARCH 8-10Las Vegas, NVWynn Las VegasStarting at $269 per night
n MAY 17-19San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoStarting at $295 per night
+ Additional destinations!
4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGY
Register for your choice of 3-day (12 hours), 4-day (16 hours) and 5-day (20 hours) conferences.
LAS VEGAS, NVWynn Las Vegas
NEWPORT, RIHotel Viking
YOSEMITE, CATenaya Lodge at Yosemite
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DATES & LOCATIONS
PROGRAMNEUROLOGY• Neurological exam• Back pain• Epilepsy• Paroxysmal disorders• Sleep disorders• Alzheimer’s disease• Parkinson’s disease• Cerebrovascular disorders• Headaches & migraine• Dizziness & vertigo
PSYCHIATRY• Adult ADHD• Bipolar disorders• Adherence• The difficult patient• Depression• Substance abuse• Anxiety disorders• Suicide & violence
NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRY FOR PRIMARY CARENEUROLOGY LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Review a neurological exam• Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures and the clinical
pharmacology of anti-epileptic drugs• Distinguish dementia from delirium, as well as recognize the
neurological changes of normal aging• Discuss developments in diagnostic technology and stroke
management• Assess and manage vascular and non-vascular headaches
and migraines
PSYCHIATRY LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Review diagnosis and treatment (pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic) of substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and ADHD in adults
• Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co-morbid psychiatric disorders
• Describe common obstacles to coping with chronic illness and understand strategies that facilitate medication adherence, including the role of self-concept in adapting
• Identify and set limits with problematic patients and use tools to manage personal reactions
• Review risk factors and patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make timely referrals to combat hopelessness
2018n JULY 12-15*Hilton Head Island, SCThe Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & SpaNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $335 per night
n AUGUST 9-12*San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $299 per night
n OCTOBER 26-28Las Vegas, NVFour Seasons Hotel Las VegasNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $259 per night
n OCTOBER 26-28Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $320 per night
n NOVEMBER 9-11San Antonio, TXHilton Palacio del RioNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $239 per night
n NOVEMBER 15-18*Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $329 per night
2019n MARCH 14-17*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $239 Beach TowerStarting at $289 Coral TowerStarting at $309 Royal TowerStarting at Starting at$529 Cove Suites
n APRIL 26-28Napa, CAThe Meritage Resort and SpaNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $329 per night
n JUNE 14-16Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $285 per night
n JUNE 21-23Las Vegas, NVCaesars Palace Las VegasNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $132 per night
For a list of complete learning objectives when Neurology only is presented see www.mer.org.Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference..
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4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRY
NASSAU, BAHAMASAtlantis Paradise Island Resort
SAN ANTONIO, TXHilton Palacio del Rio
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DATES & LOCATIONSENDOCRINOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Describe and tailor treatment strategies for Type 1 and
Type 2 diabetes• Review the diagnostic criteria and therapeutic
approaches to osteoporosis and other calcium-related disorders
• Interpret the diagnostic criteria for dyslipidemia and design individualized treatment plans
• Describe the pathophysiology surrounding obesity and counsel patients on the various weight management strategies including patient selection criteria for surgery
• Discuss current diagnostic and treatment approaches to thyroid nodules and disorders
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus• Disorders of Calcium Metabolism• Management of Dyslipidemia• Case Presentations
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Disorders of Thyroid Function• Obesity Management Update• Metabolic Bone Disease• Case Presentations
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Thyroid Nodules • Case Presentations
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference. n ***Premium Location.
2018n AUGUST 9-12*Hilton Head Island, SCHilton Head Marriott Resort & SpaStarting at $245 per night
n SEPTEMBER 20-23***Sea Island, GAThe Cloister at Sea IslandStarting at $420 per nightPremium Location (4-day)
n NOVEMBER 16-18Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $269 per night
2019n FEBRUARY 22-24Palm Springs, CAHyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & SpaStarting at $269 per night
n MARCH 29-31Miami Beach, FLLoews Miami Beach HotelStarting at $409 per night
n MAY 10-12Las Vegas, NVMandarin Oriental, Las VegasStarting at $219 per night
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4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE & ABIM MOC Points.
PALM SPRINGS, CAHyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
SEA ISLAND, GAThe Cloister at Sea Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SCHilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
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DATES & LOCATIONS GERIATRIC MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Use a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify
potential issues• Discuss the etiologies, differential diagnoses, and
treatment approaches to depression in the elderly• Assess and manage cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal
and urologic disorders• Evaluate gait disorders and design practical approaches
for the prevention of falls• Differentiate between cognitive impairment, dementias,
and Alzheimer’s Disease, and formulate appropriate treatment options
• Evaluate and manage pain in the older adult
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Approach to the Geriatric Patient• Depression in the Older Adult• Assessing and Managing Urological Disorders• Addressing Cardiovascular Problems• Case Presentations
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Vascular Problems• Common Musculoskeletal Problems• Geriatric Gait Disorders and Falls• Diagnosis and Management of the Patient with
Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease• Case Presentations
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Pain Management • Case Presentations
2018n JULY 13-15Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $245 per night
n AUGUST 3-5Las Vegas, NVFour Seasons Hotel Las VegasStarting at $229 per night
n OCTOBER 26-28San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoStarting at $270 per night
2019n APRIL 26-28Charleston, SCFrancis Marion HotelStarting at $299 per night
n MAY 17-19Asheville, NCThe Omni Grove Park InnStarting at $349 per night
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference.
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GERIATRIC
CHARLESTON, SCFrancis Marion Hotel
SAN DIEGO, CAHotel del Coronado
LAS VEGAS, NVFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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DATES & LOCATIONSOFFICE ORTHOPEDICS FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Discuss common office orthopedic problems• Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder and
knee joints• Review the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic
X-ray interpretation for shoulder and knee imaging• Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and
injection for the shoulder and knee joints• Assess common joint problems and describe treatment
options
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Shoulder: rotator cuff syndrome; impingement,
frozen shoulder; subacromial bursitis; bicipital tendonitis; A-C joint disease
• Upper Extremities: dislocation, differential diagnosis of associated neck problems and referred pain, joint injection/X-ray views and interpretation, indications for MRI
• Elbow: tennis and golfer’s elbow, nursemaid’s elbow, olecranon bursitis, supracondylar fractures, joint injection/X-ray interpretation
• Wrist and Hand
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Knee: evaluation and treatment of anterior knee
pain; ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pes anserine; baker’s cyst; joint injection/X-ray interpretation; pediatrics
• Ankle and Foot
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Shoulder Examination and Injection Workshop • Knee Examination, Injection, and Aspiration Workshop
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference. n ***Premium Location.
2018n SEPTEMBER 7-9Walt Disney World® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $288 per night
n OCTOBER 18-21*Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaOrthopedic Medicine for Primary CareStarting at $329 per night
n NOVEMBER 16-18Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoOrthopedic Medicine for Primary CareStarting at $209 per night
n DECEMBER 14-16Asheville, NCThe Omni Grove Park InnOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $285 per night
2019n FEBRUARY 1-3***Vail, COVail Marriott Mountain ResortOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $469 per nightPremium Location (Office Orthopedics)
n MARCH 8-10San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoOrthopedic Medicine for Primary CareStarting at $275 per night
n MARCH 15-17Scottsdale, AZHyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey RanchOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $379 per night
n APRIL 12-14Hilton Head Island, SCHilton Head Marriott Resort & SpaOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $265 per night
n MAY 24-26Walt Disney World® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsOrthopedic Medicine for Primary CareStarting at $299 per night
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4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
ORTHOPEDICS
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ASHEVILLE, NCThe Omni Grove Park Inn
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DATES & LOCATIONS RHEUMATOLOGY &MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Differentiate between inflammatory and
non-inflammatory joint pain and the differential diagnosis of each category
• Describe the technique of joint aspiration, joint injection, and synovial fluid analysis
• Demonstrate a musculoskeletal examination• Evaluate and treat osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal
pain, regional pain syndromes, osteoporosis, and gout• Use current evidence to design treatment
strategies for rheumatoid arthritis
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Evaluating the Patient with Joint Pain• Physical Examination of Joints and Soft Tissue and
Diagnosis of Regional Pain Syndromes• Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis• Update in Pharmacology for Arthritis• Workshop: Hands-on Joint and Soft Tissue
Examination
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Osteoarthritis • Crystal Disease: Gout and Pseudogout• Spinal Pain• Osteoporosis• Joint Injection Technique• Workshop: Joint Aspiration and Injection Technique
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Fibromyalgia• Case Presentations
2018n AUGUST 17-19***Half Moon Bay, CAThe Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayStarting at $399 per nightPremium Location
n SEPTEMBER 21-23Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaStarting at $329 per night
n OCTOBER 5-7Savannah, GAThe DeSoto SavannahStarting at $225 per night
n DECEMBER 29-31Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoStarting at $279 per night
2019n FEBRUARY 1-3Las Vegas, NVWynn Las VegasStarting at $279 per night
n APRIL 26-28Walt Disney World® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $299 per night
n JUNE 28-30Nashville, TNThe Westin NashvilleStarting at $309 per night
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n ***Premium Location.
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RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETAL
NASHVILLE, TNThe Westin Nashville
SAVANNAH, GAThe DeSoto Savannah
HALF MOON BAY, CAThe Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
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DATES & LOCATIONS
NEW ORLEANS, LAJW Marriott New Orleans
PHOENIX, AZArizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
SEATTLE, WAGrand Hyatt Seattle
INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Discuss the most important approaches to the
febrile patient with potentially life-threatening diseases in both hospital- and clinic-associated settings
• Diagnose and manage important infectious disease syndromes in a range of organ-based systems (CNS, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and soft-tissue)
• Identify the updates for immunizations and genitourinary infections (including selected sexually transmitted diseases)
• Describe important strategies for the evaluation of infections in immunocompromised hosts
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Bone and Joint Infections• Immunizations Update• Emerging Infectious Diseases• Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium Difficile• Infectious Disease Syndromes in the Special Host
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Respiratory Tract Infections• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections• Genitourinary Diseases Update• Evidence-Based Review of Healthcare-Associated
Infections• Central Nervous System Infections
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Tuberculosis• Case Presentations: Don’t Miss It: Ambulatory Care
Infectious Diseases Emergencies
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference.
2018n JULY 6-8Yosemite, CATenaya Lodge at YosemiteStarting at $329 per night
n AUGUST 24-26Seattle, WAGrand Hyatt SeattleStarting at $329 per night
n SEPTEMBER 28-30Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoStarting at $279 per night
n NOVEMBER 16-18Phoenix, AZArizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria ResortStarting at $295 per night
n DECEMBER 28-30Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaStarting at $329 per night
2019n JANUARY 18-20Scottsdale, AZThe PhoenicianStarting at $359 per night
n APRIL 26-28New Orleans, LAJW Marriott New OrleansStarting at $339 per night
n JUNE 28-30Jackson Hole, WYHotel Terra Jackson HoleStarting at $389 per night
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DATES & LOCATIONS
PARK CITY, UTThe Chateaux Deer Valley
KEY WEST, FLCasa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
WASHINGTON, D.C.The Watergate Hotel
DERMATOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CAREUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:• Review the diagnostic principles and treatment options
for dermatitis, papulosquamous disorders, as well as viral, fungal, and bacterial infections
• Describe the step-wise approach for the diagnosis and treatment of acne and acneiform eruptions
• Identify cutaneous findings that serve as surrogates of internal diseases
• Differentiate benign and malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate in-office procedures
• Discuss strategies for appropriate sun protection measures
PROGRAMDAY ONE (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Dermatitis• Papulosquamous Disorders• Viral Infections• Bacterial Infections• Acne and Acneiform Eruptions
DAY TWO (7:30 am – 12:40 pm)• Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease• Fungal Infections• Benign Skin Tumors• Skin Surgery for Primary Care Physicians• Case Presentations
DAY THREE (7:30 am – 9:30 am)• Premalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors• Case Presentations
2018n JULY 5-8*Washington, D.C.The Watergate HotelStarting at $260 per night
n SEPTEMBER 14-16Charleston, SCFrancis Marion HotelStarting at $254 per night
n NOVEMBER 15-18*Key West, FLCasa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria ResortStarting at $339 per night
n DECEMBER 28-30Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $349 per night
2019n JANUARY 25-27Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaStarting at $345 per night
n MARCH 29-31Park City, UTThe Chateaux Deer ValleyStarting at $319 per night
n APRIL 12-14Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoStarting at $229 per night
n JUNE 7-9***Newport Beach, CAThe Resort at Pelican HillStarting at $455 per nightPremium Location
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference. n ***Premium Location.
+ Additional destinations!
4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org
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DATES & LOCATIONS
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREMER’s Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Conferences are designed to give the primary care provider the latest data-driven strategies to best treat children and adolescents in the office setting. Taught by pediatric and adolescent medicine specialists, these conferences will provide the practical information needed for today’s busy primary care environment.
MER’s 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Conferences will offer content in the following topics:
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Gynecology
• Infectious Diseases
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Rheumatology
• Sports Medicine
EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREAn overview of common and uncommon office-based emergencies and management strategies including emergency preparedness procedures, approaching a patient in an in-office emergency, as well as in-office wound and emergency orthopedic care.
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference. n **5-Day Conference.
2018n AUGUST 12-16**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortPediatric & Adolescent: Endo/Gastro/ID/NeuroStarting at $399 per night
n OCTOBER 5-7Napa Valley/Sonoma, CAThe Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Pediatric & Adolescent: Derm/Emergency Med/RheumStarting at $469 per night
n NOVEMBER 8-11*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortPediatric & Adolescent: Endo/Neuro/Psych/Sports MedStarting at $139 Beach TowerStarting at $159 Coral TowerStarting at $199 Royal TowerStarting at $379 Cove Suites
2019n FEBRUARY 8-10 Scottsdale, AZThe PhoenicianPediatric & Adolescent: Endo/Gyn/IDStarting at $394 per night
n APRIL 4-7*San Juan, PRThe Ritz-Carlton, San JuanPediatric & Adolescent: Derm/Gastro/Neuro/RheumStarting at $259 per night
n JUNE 6-9*Hilton Head Island, SCThe Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & SpaPediatric & Adolescent: Endo/Gastro/Gyn/PsychStarting at $335 per night
2019n MARCH 8-10Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary ResortStarting at $329 per night
Please see www.mer.org for individual conference agendas and learning objectives.
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Register for your choice of 3-day (12 hours), 4-day (16 hours) and 5-day (20 hours) conferences.
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PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) designates these live activities for a maximum of 12-20 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.*
ABIM MOC RECOGNITION Successful completion of these CME activities, which include participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12-20 (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 PHYSICIANSApproved for AAFP Prescribed credits.*
AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATIONThese programs are approved for 12-20 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association.*
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANSThese activities are approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 12-20 hours ACEP Category I credit.*
CANADIAN PHYSICIANSThe 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 Mainpro-M1 credits.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSAAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed Credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12-20 hours of Category I credit for completing these programs.*
NURSING ACCREDITATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
These CE activities provide 12-20 contact hours of continuing nursing education.*
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.
Medical Education Resources (MER) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299. These CE activities provide 12-20 contact hours.
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates these continuing
education activities for 12-20 contact hour(s) (1.2-2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.*
Visit www.mer.org for the Universal Program Numbers for each activity.
These activities are certified as Knowledge-based CPE.
TARGET AUDIENCEThese programs are targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine
LEARNING OUTCOMETo provide updates in primary care medicine to office-based providers
*3-day conferences offer 12 credits. 4-Day conferences offer 16 credits. 5-Day conferences offer 20 credits.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
“I appreciate the hours and schedule of this conference giving afternoons off. Great food. The variety of speakers and timing of breaks kept me engaged.”
— JORDAN J., PA MADISON, WI
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CONFERENCESPHYSICIANS OTHER HEALTH
PROFESSIONALSEarly Bird Regular Early Bird Regular
3-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine• Men’s & Women’s Health• Cardiology & Pulmonology• Neurology & Psychiatry• Endocrinology• Geriatric Medicine• Orthopedic Medicine• Infectious Diseases• Dermatology• Pediatric & Adolescent• Emergency Medicine(see pages 7-16 and 18-20)
$795 $895 $695 $795
• Office Orthopedics• Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal(see pages 7 and 16-17)
$895 $995 $795 $895
4-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine• Men’s & Women’s Health• Cardiology & Pulmonology• Neurology & Psychiatry• Endocrinology• Orthopedic Medicine• Dermatology• Pediatric & Adolescent(see pages 6-10, 12-14, 16 and 19)
$995 $1,095 $895 $995
5-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine• Pediatric & Adolescent(see pages 8-9, and 20)
$1,095 $1,195 $995 $1095
3-Day Premium Conferences • Cape Cod, MA• Martha’s Vineyard, MA• New York, NY• Newport Beach, CA(see pages 7-9 and 19)
$895 $995 $795 $895
Office Orthopedics• Vail, CO(see page 16)
$945 $1,045 $845 $945
Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal• Half Moon Bay, CA(see page 17)
4-Day Premium Conferences• Sea Island, GA(see page 14)
$1,095 $1,195 $995 $1095
European Conferences• Barcelona, Spain• London, United Kingdom• Paris, France(see pages 6-9)
$1,295 $1,395 $1,195 $1,295
PRICING OPTIONS PhysiciansPhysicians with an M.D. or D.O. designation are eligible.
Residents & Other Health ProfessionalsPricing for residents and other health professionals is open to medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and PharmDs /RPHs.
Early Bird RegistrationsTo be eligible for the Early Bird Rate, registrations must be confirmed by MER at least 60 days before the start of the conference.
Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE & MOC Certification.
REGISTRATION FEES
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ACCOMMODATIONSHotel rates are subject to change without notice.
Space is limited in our negotiated room-block. Early reservations are recommended to ensure accommodations at these popular properties. Availability and rates are subject to change once room-blocks are filled.
Group rates shown do not include taxes and fees. Please contact the hotel to receive specific information on cancellation policies and other information.
DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THESE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HOTEL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Conference registrations must be accompanied by payment. We cannot confirm your course registration until payment is received.
BUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR WORK-RELATED EDUCATIONContact your tax advisor for more details.
CANCELLATION POLICYWithin 7 days of the date of registration, you may cancel your conference registration and receive a refund of the registration fee minus a non-refundable $50 processing fee. After 7 days from the date of registration, the registration fee minus a $50 processing fee will appear as a credit within your profile that you may apply toward a future conference. Credits expire one year from the date of issue. Credits applied to a future conference are non-refundable. Cancellations will not be accepted beginning 7 days before the conference start date.
DISCLAIMERA portion of your room rate will be applied to offset the cost of the food and beverage served during the meeting to participants only. This includes daily breakfast and morning coffee breaks during meeting hours for registered attendees.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTERESTIt is the policy of Medical Education Resources (MER) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Program FormatsThe conferences consist of half-day morning sessions. Breakfast is provided to attendees each meeting day. Ski meeting agendas differ from standard MER schedules. See www.mer.org for details.
Special AssistanceMER’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 registration department at 1-800-421-3756.
MER’s Green InitiativeMER believes it is important to conserve and protect the natural resources we have been given. Take-home flash drives containing all materials presented during the conference will be provided. In this way, we will be able to save hundreds of thousands of sheets of paper per year. MER believes that all of us should Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as much as possible.
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ONLINEVisit our websitewww.mer.org
PHONECall toll free 1-800-421-3756 or 303-798-96828:00am–4:30pm mst
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