- 1. Save $100Early Registration DiscountSPRING 2013PRIMARY CARE
CONFERENCESTMEXCEPTIONAL CME | EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONSThe St. Regis
Princeville Resort Kauai, Hawaii October 13-17, 2013 Page 13Over
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2. PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCESTMEXCEPTIONAL CME | EXTRAORDINARY
LOCATIONSCONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2013 CONFERENCESAPRIL Las Vegas, NV
Neuro/Psych/CVINTERNAL MEDICINEApril 19-21MAYJUNEJULYWalt Disney
World Resort, FLOahu, HIParis, FranceMay 24-26June 9-13**July
22-25*CV/Rheum/EndoNeuro/Psych/Rheum/ DermEndo/Neuro/Derm/
GastroAUGUSTSEPTEMBERMaui, HIAtlantic City, NJAugust
11-15**September 13-15Rheum/Vasc/Pulm/IDCV/Derm/Ortho(Pages
8-9)Asheville, NC(Page 12)San Francisco, CAJuly 25-28*September
13-15Womens Health(Pages 10-11)CARDIO/ PULMONARYMackinac Island,
MIMay 24-26WOMENS/ MENS HEALTHWomens/Mens HealthWalt Disney World
Resort, FL April 18-21*Jackson Hole, WY July 12-14Walt Disney World
Resort, FLNiagara Falls, ON, CanadaJune 20-23*NEUROLOGY/
PSYCHIATRYJuly 5-7Neurology(Page 13)ENDOCRINOLOGY GERIATRIC
MEDICINENeurologyDisneyland Resort, CA June 27-30*St. John, USVI
April 4-7* New Orleans, LA April 12-14(Page 14)Las Vegas, NV July
5-7 Key West, FL May 10-12(Page 16)RHEUMATOLOGY (Page 17)INFECTIOUS
DISEASENapa, CA April 26-28Washington, DC Neuro/PsychAugust 1-4*
Las Vegas, NV August 2-4(Page 15)ORTHOPEDICSWomens HealthWalt
Disney World Resort, FL August 9-11 Lake George, NY August
16-18Nashville, TN June 14-16Las Vegas, NV September 20-22Las
Vegas, NV May 17-19Aspen, CO Aug 30-Sept 1(Page 18)DERMATOLOGY
(Page 19)Las Vegas, NV June 21-23SPECIAL CONFERENCES (Page 7)Cape
Cod, MA July 19-21San Diego, CA August 16-18Walt Disney World
Resort, FL September 13-15Walt Disney World Resort, FLLegal, Tax
and Financial Updates for the Medical PracticeJuly 19-21LEARN IN
THE MORNING. RELAX IN THE AFTERNOON. 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day
Conferences n Clinically oriented programs for Primary Care
Practice, with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of
medical problems commonly seen n Maximum interaction with 200+
distinguished faculty members from 75 leading medical institutions
who have been selected for their expertise and teaching abilities n
Educational credit satisfying AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, and
ACPE n Guaranteed satisfaction with trusted medical education for
nearly 30 years n Great locations with discounted hotel
rates2Register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day
conferences. 3. REGISTER TODAY! www.MER.org 2014
OCTOBERNOVEMBERWalt Disney World Resort, FLNassau, BahamasOctober
6-10**November 7-10*Pulm/Psych/Endo/IDEndo/Pulm/Derm/
NeuroDECEMBERJANUARYSan Diego, CAMaui, HIDecember 13-15January
26-30**CV/Ortho/RheumEndo/Pulm/Onc/IDFEBRUARY St. Kitts, West
IndiesNeuro/Psych/Rheum/ DermFebruary 20-23*Orlando, FLOahu,
HINovember 29December 1December
15-19**Neuro/Psych/PulmHem-Onc/Pulm/Vasc/ DermMach 7-9INTERNAL
MEDICINEMaui, HI(Pages 8-9)March 16-20**Las Vegas, NVNassau,
BahamasOctober 4-6December 6-8February 13-16*Walt Disney World
Resort, FLWomens/Mens HealthLas Vegas, NV December 29-31Womens/Mens
HealthWOMENS/ MENS HEALTHMarch 23-27**(Pages 10-11)Scottsdale, AZ
March 21-23Womens HealthNew York, NY October
25-27CONFERENCESCV/Derm/OrthoGastro/Neuro/Derm/ Adolesc MedLas
Vegas, NVWomens/Mens HealthMARCH Las Vegas, NVCARDIO/ PULMONARY
(Page 12)Kauai, HILas Vegas, NVNassau, BahamasLas Vegas, NVNassau,
BahamasOctober 13-17**November 22-24December 5-8*February
21-23March 27-30*Neuro/PsychNapa, CA October
4-6NeurologyNeuro/PsychWalt Disney World Resort, FL November
15-17NeurologyLas Vegas, NV January 24-26ENDOCRINOLOGY GERIATRIC
MEDICINE(Page 14)(Page 15)New York, NY December 29-31San Antonio,
TX March 28-30 Palm Springs, CA February 7-9Walt Disney World
Resort, FL December 6-8 Key West, FL November 21-24*(Page
13)Breckenridge, CO February 14-16Walt Disney World Resort, FL
December 29-31Charleston, SC October 18-20NEUROLOGY/ PSYCHIATRYKey
West, FL January 30February 2*New York, NY November 29December 1
Las Vegas, NV November 1-3Neuro/Psych(Page 16)RHEUMATOLOGY (Page
17)San Juan, Puerto Rico March 14-16Walt Disney World Resort, FL
February 21-23New York, NY December 13-15ORTHOPEDICSINFECTIOUS
DISEASE (Page 18)DERMATOLOGY (Page 19)SPECIAL CONFERENCES (Page 7)n
3-Day Conferencen *4-Day Conferencen **5-Day Conference4-Day
Conferences n Internal Medicine for Primary Care (pages 8-9) n
Updates in Womens Health/Mens Health (pages 10-11) n
Cardio/Pulmonary Medicine for Primary Care (page 12) n Neuro/Psych
Medicine for Primary Care (page 13) n Clinical Endocrinology for
Primary Care (page 14) n Dermatology (page 19)5-Day Conferences n
Internal Medicine for Primary Care (pages 8-9) n Updates in
Womens/Mens Health (page 11) n Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary
Care (page 13)See page 22 for registration fees.|800.421.3756| www.
MER.org3 4. n n n n n200+ Respected Faculty Over 65 Conference
Choices 30 Exciting Destinations 98% Attendee Satisfaction
1,000,000+ Credits AwardedNassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island
ResortAsim Jani, MD, MPH Infectious Disease SpecialistMaui, Hawaii
Grand WaileaINCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES Over the years, more than
150,000 of your colleagues have evaluated our programs. They agree
that MER delivers the best in continuing medical education. MER is
an accredited provider of continuing medical education credits,
approved by organizations including:New York, NYCrowne Plaza Times
Squaren AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for Physicians n American
Academy of Family Physicians Prescribed Credits n American
Osteopathic Association Category 2-A n American College of
Emergency Physicians n American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) n
American Academy of Physician AssistantsThese are just some of the
30 incredible destinations where you can attend our conferences!
See pages 2-3 for complete course and location listing.n
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for
PharmacistsSee page 21 for a complete list of program
accreditation.4Conference space and exclusive hotel rates are
limited. Register TODAY! 5. CHOOSE YOUR CONFERENCE 3-DAY PROGRAMS
Morning sessions packed with valuable information.
Afternoons/Evenings open. 11 CME credits.4-DAY PROGRAMS Morning
sessions packed with valuable information. Afternoons/Evenings
open. 14 CME credits.5-DAY PROGRAMS Half-day learning format. 17
CME credits. See page 22 for registration fees.|Special
Conferences........................ 7 NEW! Legal, Tax and Financial
Updates for the Medical Practice.......7 Internal
Medicine........................... 8-9 Womens/Mens
Health............. 10-11
Cardio/Pulmonary.......................... 12
Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13
Endocrinology................................. 14 Geriatric
Medicine.......................... 15
Orthopedics.................................... 16
Rheumatology/Musculoskeletal.... 17 Infectious
Disease.......................... 18
Dermatology................................... 19 Special European
Conference......... 6 Internal Medicine...........................
8-9 Womens/Mens Health............. 10-11
Cardio/Pulmonary.......................... 12
Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13
Endocrinology................................. 14
Dermatology................................... 19 Internal
Medicine........................... 8-9 Womens/Mens
Health.................. 11
Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13800.421.3756| www.
MER.org5 6. SPECIAL EUROPEAN CONFERENCENEW LOCATION PARIS, FRANCE
INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND JULY 22-25, 2013 Bonjour and
welcome to CME in the worlds most romantic city! Known for its
famous landmarks, renowned works of art, and chic fashion, Paris is
an amazing destination youll be sure to fall in love with. Join MER
at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand, learn from our expert
faculty each morning, and explore the many wonders of Paris during
the rest of your stay. Dont miss out on your chance to experience:
The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe Notre Dame Cathedral and
Sacr-Coeur Basilica The Louvre and other famous museums Palais
Garnier - Opera National de Paris Much, much more! Well see you in
the City of Light!Internal Medicine for Primary
Care:Endocrinology/Neurology/Dermatology/GastroenterologyPROGRAM
MONDAY, JULY 22 Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Paris,
FranceRegistration Rates: Physicians: $1,195 Residents and Others:
$995 Early bird rates available, see page 22. 305 single 330 double
One breakfast included per day Each additional breakfast 10 per
personEndocrinology: Osteoporosis Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes
Gastroenterology: Management of Lower GI Bleeding Gastroenterology:
Evaluation of the Patient with DysphagiaTUESDAY, JULY 23
Gastroenterology: Medications and the Liver Endocrinology: Obesity
Management Update Dermatitis: Papulosquamous Diseases Dermatitis:
Acne and Acneiform EruptionsWEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Neurology: The
Neurological Exam Neurology: Prevention and Management of
Cerebrovascular Disorders Dermatology: Skin Manifestations of
Systemic Disease Dermatology: Premalignant and Malignant Skin
TumorsTHURSDAY, JULY 25 Neurology: Headaches and Migraines:
Vascular & NonVascular Neurology: Sleep Disorders6Credits
Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE. 7. SPECIAL
CONFERENCES & NEW DESTINATIONSALL-NEW CONTENT DEVELOPED
ESPECIALLY FOR PRIMARY CARE! NEW TOPICS, NEW STUDIES, NEW
INFORMATION. The medical profession is always advancing and
evolving, as is the MER content. MER continues to update our
conferences and add new topics in an effort to keep you
current.DisneyDisneys BoardWalk ResortWalt Disney World Resort,
FLJuly 19-21, 2013 Disneys BoardWalk Resort Walt Disney World
Resort, FL Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical
Practice Starting at $229 per night13 EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS
Anaheim, CA (page 14)nAspen, CO (page 18)nAtlantic City, NJ (page
8-9)nCharleston, SC (page 17)nKauai, HI (page 13)nNashville, TN
(page 17)nNiagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (page 13)nThe St. Regis
Princeville Resort Kauai, HIPalm Springs, CA (page 17)nParis,
France (page 6 & 8-9)nSan Antonio, TX (page 16)nSan Juan, PR
(page 18)nUniversal Studios, Orlando, FL (page 9)nWashington, DC
(page 13)nSee page 22 for registration fees.|800.421.3756| www.
MER.org7 8. INTERNAL MEDICINEINTERNAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE
MERs 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.DATES AND LOCATIONS2013 April 19-21Las Vegas, NV The
CosmopolitanNeuro/Psych/CVStarting at $259 per nightMay 24-26Walt
Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort &
SpaMERs 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Internal Medicine Conference Series
will offer content in the following topics: Adolescent Medicine
CardiovascularCV/Rheum/EndoStarting at $289 per nightJune
9-13**Oahu, HI Aulani, A Disney Resort &
SpaNeuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $389 per nightDermatologyJuly
22-25*EndocrinologyParis, France Intercontinental Paris Le
GrandGastroenterologyEndo/Neuro/Derm/GastroHematology Neurology305
single 330 double One breakfast included Each additional breakfast
10 per personOncologyAugust 11-15** Infectious DiseaseMaui, HI
Grand WaileaOrthopedicsRheum/Vasc/Pulm/IDPsychiatryStarting at $330
per nightPulmonologySeptember 13-15RheumatologyAtlantic City, NJ
RevelVascularCV/Derm/OrthoStarting at $229 per nightDisneyDisneys
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Resort,
FLIntercontinental Paris Le Grand Paris, FranceHotel rates subject
to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.
**5-Day Conference.8MER Delivering credible, accredited CME since
1983.Grand Wailea Maui, HI 9. INTERNAL MEDICINEDATES AND
LOCATIONSVISIT WWW.MER.ORG FOR COMPLETE SESSION TITLES AND LEARNING
OBJECTIVES FOR EACH MEETING April 19-21 Las Vegas, NV Neurology
Psychiatry Cardiovascular May 24-26 Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Cardiovascular Rheumatology Endocrinology June 9-13 Oahu, HI
Neurology Psychiatry Rheumatology Dermatology July 22-25 Paris,
France Endocrinology Neurology Dermatology Gastroenterology August
11-15 Maui, HI Rheumatology Vascular Pulmonology Infectious Disease
September 13-15 Atlantic City, NJ Cardiovascular Dermatology
Orthopedics October 6-10 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Pulmonology
Psychiatry Endocrinology Infectious Disease November 7-10 Nassau,
Bahamas Endocrinology Pulmonology Dermatology NeurologyDecember
13-15 November 29-December 1 Orlando, FL Neurology Psychiatry
PulmonologyCV/Ortho/Rheum December 13-15 San Diego, CA
Cardiovascular Orthopedics Rheumatology December 15-19 Oahu, HI
Hematology-Oncology Pulmonology Vascular Dermatology January
26-30** Maui, HI Endocrinology Pulmonology Oncology Infectious
Disease February 20-23* St. Kitts, West Indies Neurology Psychiatry
Rheumatology Dermatology Mach 7-9 Las Vegas, NV Cardiovascular
Dermatology Orthopedics March 16-20** Maui, HI October 6-10**Walt
Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort &
SpaPulm/Psych/Endo/ID Starting at $289 per nightNovember
7-10*Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island
ResortEndo/Pulm/Derm/Neuro $199 Beach Tower $229 Coral Tower $259
Royal TowerNovember 29-December 1 Orlando, FL Loews Portofino Bay
Hotel at Universal OrlandoNeuro/Psych/PulmStarting at $299 per
nightSan Diego, CA Hotel Del Coronado Starting at $199 per
nightDecember 15-19**Oahu, HI Aulani, A Disney Resort &
SpaHem-Onc/Pulm/Vasc/Derm Starting at $379 per night2014 January
26-30**Maui, HI The Ritz-Carlton, KapaluaEndo/Pulm/Onc/IDStarting
at $299 per nightFebruary 20-23*St. Kitts, West Indies St. Kitts
Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casinon 3-Day Conferencen
4-Day ConferenceGastroenterology Neurology Dermatology Adolescent
Medicinen 5-Day ConferenceNeuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $219
per nightMach 7-9Las Vegas, NV The
CosmopolitanCV/Derm/OrthoStarting at $239 per nightMarch
16-20**Maui, HI Grand WaileaGastro/Neuro/Derm/Adolesc Med Starting
at $299 per nightThe Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui, HISt. Kitts
Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino St. Kitts, West
Indies+ Additional destinations!See page 22 for registration
fees.|800.421.3756| www. MER.org9 10. WOMENS/MENS HEALTHUPDATES IN
WOMENS HEALTH Upon completion of this program, participants should
be better able to: n Distinguish between ovulatory and anovulatory
uterine bleeding and other menstrual abnormalities and select
appropriate treatment options n 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 n Describe the management of HPV infection
and abnormal pap smear results n Identify current strategies for
diagnosing and managing osteoporosis, thyroid disorders and obese
patients n Discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of chronic
fatigue syndrome n Recognize and manage common symptoms of
depression and other psychiatric disorders in womenDATES AND
LOCATIONS2013 May 24-26Asheville, NC The Grove Park InnUpdates in
Womens Health Starting at $279 per nightSeptember 13-15San
Francisco, CA JW Marriott San Francisco Union SquareUpdates in
Womens Health Starting at $269 per nightDecember 6-8Las Vegas, NV
The BellagioUpdates in Womens Health Starting at $179 per
nightPROGRAM (WOMENS HEALTH) DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Abnormal
Uterine Bleeding Menopausal Transition and Hormone Replacement
Therapy Osteoporosis Managing Obesity Case PresentationsDAY TWO
(8:00 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 PresentationsDAY THREE
(8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Case PresentationsThe
Grove Park Inn Asheville, NCJW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
San Francisco, CAThe Bellagio Las Vegas, NVHotel rates subject to
change, visit www.mer.org for details.10Conference space and
exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register TODAY! 11. WOMENS/MENS
HEALTHDATES AND LOCATIONSUPDATES IN MENS HEALTHMens Health content
will be offered in these locations:Topics to be covered when Mens
Health is presented:2013 ale Malignancies (testes and prostate)
MJuly 25-28*Mackinac Island, MI Grand HotelUpdates in Womens/Mens
Health $408 Cat I $498 Cat II $628 Cat III Rates based on Double
Occupancy Daily rates include full breakfast and dinnerOctober
4-6Las Vegas, NV The VenetianUpdates in Womens/Mens Health Biology
and treatment options using current medical technology of prostate
cancer; evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer and long-term
ramifications after cure enign Prostatic Conditions B Appropriate
primary medical management of BPH as well as identification of
patients with complex or refractory cases that warrant referral;
diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis rostate Cancer Screening and
Treatment PFebruary 13-16* Review and clarification of the often
confusing and political literature regarding prostate cancer
screening, risks, and benefits of screening for prostate cancer and
strategies for decreasing the risk of over treatmentUpdates in
Womens/Mens Health amily Planning: Fertility, Infertility,
Vasectomy F Etiology of infertility and the appropriate
work-Starting at $219 per night2014 Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis
Paradise Island Resort $229 Beach Tower $249 Coral Tower $279 Royal
Tower $469 Cove SuitesMarch 23-27**Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & SpaUpdates in Womens/Mens
Health Starting at $319 per nightup, treatment, and timing of
referral; options for contraception-vasectomy and vasectomy
reversal exually Transmitted Disease S Presenting symptoms,
lesions, latencies, diagnostic work-ups and therapies of the common
sexually transmitted diseases ndrogen Replacement, Sexual Function
A Treatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment of
erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the
treatment of ED or hypogonadism4-day and 5-day agendas and learning
objectives at mer.orgGrand HotelMackinac Island, MIThe Venetian Las
Vegas, NVAtlantis Paradise Island Resort Nassau, Bahamas*4-Day
Conference. **5-Day Conference.See page 22 for registration
fees.|800.421.3756| www. MER.org11 12.
CARDIO/PULMONARYCARDIO/PULMONARY MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon
completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
n escribe current diagnostic approaches to D hypertension,
congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD n Discuss
treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine
for hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and
CAD n Identify the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of
asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections n Design treatment
strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for
asthma, COPD and common respiratory infectionsDATES AND
LOCATIONS2013 April 18-21*Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys
Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Starting at $299 per nightJuly
12-14Jackson Hole, WY Hotel Terra Starting at $279 per nightOctober
25-27New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $389 per
nightDecember 29-31PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 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)Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
Starting at $240 per nightDAY TWO (8:00 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 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Primary and Secondary Prevention of CAD Case Studies 4-day agenda
and learning objectives at mer.orgHotel TerraJackson Hole, WYCrowne
Plaza Times Square New York, NYHotel rates subject to change, visit
www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.12Register for your
choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.The Cosmopolitan Las
Vegas, NV+ Additional destination! 13. NEUROLOGY/PSYCHIATRYDATES
AND LOCATIONS2013NEURO/PSYCH MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE NEUROLOGY
LEARNING OBJECTIVESJune 20-23*Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys
Yacht & Beach Club ResortsNeurology for Primary Care Starting
at $289 per nightJuly 5-7Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Marriott Gateway
on the FallsNeurology for Primary Care $219 Cityview $299
FallsviewAugust 1-4*Washington, DC Mandarin OrientalNeuro/Psych
Medicine for Primary Care Starting at $229 per nightOctober
13-17**Kauai, HI The St. Regis Princeville ResortNeuro/Psych
Medicine for Primary Care Starting at $299 per nightNovember
22-24Las Vegas, NV The CosmopolitanNeurology for Primary Care
Starting at $240 per nightDecember 5-8*Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis
Paradise Island ResortNeuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care $129
Beach Tower $159 Coral Tower $189 Royal TowerUpon completion of
this program, participants should be better able to: n Review a
neurological exam n Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures
and the clinical pharmacology of anti-epileptic drugs n Distinguish
dementia from delirium, as well as recognize the neurological
changes of normal aging n Discuss developments in diagnostic
technology and stroke management n Assess and manage vascular and
non-vascular headaches and migrainesPSYCHIATRY LEARNING
OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this program, participants should be
better able to: n Review diagnosis and treatment (pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic) of substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and ADHD
in adults n Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic
treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent comorbid
psychiatric disorders n Describe common obstacles to coping with
chronic illness and understand strategies that facilitate
medication adherence, including the role of self-concept in
adapting n Identify and set limits with problematic patients and
use tools to manage personal reactions n Review risk factors and
patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make
timely referrals to combat hopelessnessPROGRAM NEUROLOGY
Neurological exam Back pain Epilepsy Paroxysmal disorders Sleep
disorders Alzheimers Disease Parkinsons Disease Cerebrovascular
disorders Headaches & migraine Dizziness &
vertigoPSYCHIATRY Adult ADHD Bipolar disorders Adherence The
difficult patient Depression Substance abuse Anxiety disorders
Suicide & violence2014 February 21-23Las Vegas, NV Mandarin
OrientalNeurology for Primary Care Starting at $259 per nightMarch
27-30*Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island ResortNeuro/Psych
Medicine for Primary Care $229 Beach Tower $249 Coral Tower $279
Royal Tower $469 Cove SuitesMandarin Oriental Washington, DCFor 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. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference.See
page 22 for registration fees.|800.421.3756The St. Regis
Princeville Resort Kauai, HI+ Additional destinations!| www.
MER.org13 14. ENDOCRINOLOGYCLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY FOR PRIMARY
CAREDATES AND LOCATIONSUpon completion of this program,
participants should be better able to: n Describe and tailor
treatment strategies for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes n Review the
diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches to osteoporosis and
other calcium-related disorders n Interpret the diagnostic criteria
for dyslipidemia and design individualized treatment plans n
Describe the pathophysiology surrounding obesity and counsel
patients on the various weight management strategies including
patient selection criteria for surgery n Discuss current diagnostic
and treatment approaches to thyroid nodules and
disorders2013PROGRAMOctober 4-6DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM)April
4-7*St. John, USVI The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Starting
at $379 per nightJune 27-30*Disneyland Resort, CA Disneys Grand
Californian Hotel and Spa Starting at $249 per nightAugust 2-4Las
Vegas, NV The Bellagio $169 Weekday $199 WeekendNapa, CA The
Meritage Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Disorders of Calcium Metabolism Management of Dyslipidemia Case
PresentationsStarting at $329 per nightDAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40
PM)Starting at $279 per night Disorders of Thyroid Function Obesity
Management Update Metabolic Bone Disease Case PresentationsNovember
15-17Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Yacht & Beach Club
Resorts2014 January 24-26Las Vegas, NV The BellagioDAY THREE (8:00
AM - 10:00 AM) Thyroid Nodules Case PresentationsStarting at $239
per nightJanuary 30-February 2*Key West, FL Casa Marina, A Waldorf
Astoria Resort $349 Island Vista Room $399 Ocean Vista Room4-day
agenda and learning objectives at mer.orgDisneyThe Westin St. John
Resort & Villas St. John, USVIDisneys Grand Californian Hotel
and Spa Disneyland Resort, CAThe Meritage Resort and Spa Napa,
CAHotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
*4-Day Conference.14Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA,
ANCC, ACPE.+ Additional destinations! 15. GERIATRICDATES AND
LOCATIONS2013 April 12-14New Orleans, LA JW Marriott New Orleans
Starting at $255 per nightJuly 5-7Las Vegas, NV Mandarin Oriental
Starting at $199 per nightAugust 9-11Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Disneys Contemporary Resort Starting at $239 per nightNovember
29-December 1 New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at
$319 per night2014 February 14-16Breckenridge, CO The Village at
Breckenridge $270 Studio Suite $275 Village Hotel Room $325 One
Bedroom Condo $470 Two Bedroom Condo $615 Three Bedroom
CondoGERIATRIC MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this
program, participants should be better able to: n Review a
functional assessment of the elderly patient n Use a comprehensive
geriatric assessment to identify potential issues n Discuss the
etiologies, differential diagnoses, and treatment approaches to
depression in the elderly n Assess and manage cardiac, vascular,
musculoskeletal and urologic disorders n Evaluate gait disorders
and design practical approaches for the prevention of falls n
Differentiate between cognitive impairment, dementias, and
Alzheimers Disease, and formulate appropriate treatment options n
Evaluate and manage pain in the older adultPROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM
- 12:40 PM) Approach to the Geriatric Patient Depression in the
Older Adult Assessing and Managing Urological Disorders Addressing
Cardiovascular Problems Case PresentationsDAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40
PM) Vascular Problems Common Musculoskeletal Problems Geriatric
Gait Disorders and Falls Diagnosis and Management of the Patient
with Dementia or Alzheimers Disease Case PresentationsDAY THREE
(8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Pain Management Case PresentationsMandarin
Oriental Las Vegas, NVCrowne Plaza Times Square New York,
NYBreckenridge, CO+ Additional destinations!Hotel rates subject to
change, visit www.mer.org for details.See page 22 for registration
fees.The Village at Breckenridge|800.421.3756| www. MER.org15 16.
ORTHOPEDICSOFFICE ORTHOPEDICS FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of
this program, participants should be better able to: n Discuss
common office orthopedic problems n Describe the anatomy and
function of the shoulder and knee joints n Review the basics and
common pitfalls of orthopedic X-ray interpretation for shoulder and
knee imaging n Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration
and injection for the shoulder and knee joints n Assess common
joint problems and describe treatment optionsPROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00
AM - 12:40 PM)DATES AND LOCATIONS2013 May 10 -12Key West, FL Casa
Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Starting at $280 per nightAugust
16-18Lake George, NY The Sagamore $289 Lower Lodge Room $339
Walk-in Lodge Room $479 Hotel Room Garden View $519 Lower Lodge
Suite $569 Walk-In Lodge Suite $599 Hotel Room Lake ViewNovember
1-3 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/Xray views and
interpretation, indications for MRI Elbow: tennis and golfers
elbow, nursemaids elbow, olecranon bursitis, supracondylar
fractures, joint injection/X-ray interpretation Wrist and HandLas
Vegas, NV The VenetianDAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM)Starting at $229
per nightStarting at $219 per nightDecember 29-31New York, NY
Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $429 per night2014 March
28-30San Antonio, TX Hyatt Regency Riverwalk Knee: evaluation and
treatment of anterior knee pain; ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports
injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pes
anserine; bakers cyst; joint injection/X-ray interpretation;
pediatrics Ankle and FootDAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Shoulder
Examination and Injection Workshop Knee Examination, Injection, and
Aspiration WorkshopThe Sagamore Lake George, NYThe Venetian Las
Vegas, NVHotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for
details.16MER Delivering credible, accredited CME since 1983.Hyatt
Regency Riverwalk San Antonio, TX+ Additional destinations! 17.
RHEUMATOLOGY/MUSCULOSKELETALDATES AND LOCATIONS2013 April
26-28Napa, CA The Meritage Resort andSpa Starting at $229 per
nightJune 14-16Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center Starting at $219 per nightSeptember 20-22Las
Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at $239 per nightOctober
18-20Charleston, SC Francis Marion Hotel Starting at $240 per
nightDecember 29-31Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys BoardWalk
Resort Starting at $329 per night2014 February 7-9Palm Springs, CA
Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa Starting at $235 per
nightRHEUMATOLOGY AND MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able
to: n Differentiate between inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint
pain and the differential diagnosis of each category n Describe the
technique of joint aspiration, joint injection, and synovial fluid
analysis n Demonstrate a musculoskeletal examination n Evaluate and
treat osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal pain, regional pain
syndromes, osteoporosis, and gout n Use current evidence to design
treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritisPROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00
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 ExaminationDAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Osteoarthritis
Crystal Disease: Gout and Pseudogout Spinal Pain Osteoporosis Joint
Injection Technique Workshop: Joint Aspiration and Injection
TechniqueDAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Fibromyalgia Case
PresentationsGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, TNFrancis Marion Hotel Charleston, SCPalm Springs, CA+
Additional destinations!Hotel rates subject to change, visit
www.mer.org for details.See page 22 for registration fees.Hyatt
Indian Wells Resort & Spa|800.421.3756| www. MER.org17 18.
INFECTIOUS DISEASEINFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CAREDATES
AND LOCATIONSUpon completion of this program, participants should
be better able to: n Discuss the most important approaches to the
febrile patient with potentially life-threatening diseases in both
hospital- and clinic-associated settings n Diagnose and manage
important infectious disease syndromes in a range of organ-based
systems (respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and soft-tissue) n
Identify the 2013 updates for immunizations and genitourinary
infections (including selected sexually transmitted diseases) n
Review important travel-associated and animal biterelated
infectious disease syndromes n Describe important strategies for
the evaluation of infections in immunocompromised
hosts2013PROGRAM2014May 17-19Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio $179
weekday $249 weekendAugust 30-September 1 Aspen, CO The St. Regis
Aspen Resort Starting at $299 per nightDecember 6-8Walt Disney
World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting
at $299 per nightDAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM)March 14-16 Starting
at $279 per nightEvidence-Based Review of Infectious Diseases
Travel-Associated Infections Animal Bites and Related Syndromes
Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium Difficile Case
PresentationsRespiratory Tract InfectionsSan Juan, Puerto Rico
InterContinental San JuanDAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM)
Immunizations: Update 2013 Bone and Joint Infections Genitourinary
Diseases: Update 2013 Evidence-Based Review of
Healthcare-Associated Infections Case Presentations: Infectious
Disease Syndromes in the Special HostDAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections Case Presentations: Dont Miss It:
Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease EmergenciesThe Bellagio Las
Vegas, NVHotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for
details.18The St. Regis Aspen Resort Aspen, COInterContinental San
JuanSan Juan, Puerto Rico+ Additional destination!Conference space
and exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register TODAY! 19.
DERMATOLOGYDERMATOLOGY FOR THE NON-DERMATOLOGISTDATES AND
LOCATIONS2013 June 21-23Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at
$259 per nightJuly 19-21Cape Cod, MA Ocean Edge Resort and Golf
Club Starting at $325 per nightAugust 16-18San Diego, CA San Diego
Marriott Marquis & MarinaUpon completion of this program,
participants should be better able to: n Review the diagnostic
principles and treatment options for dermatitis, papulosquamous
disorders, as well as viral, fungal, and bacterial infections n
Describe the step-wise approach for the diagnosis and treatment of
acne and acneiform eruptions n Identify cutaneous findings that
serve as surrogates of internal diseases n Differentiate benign and
malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate in-office procedures n
Discuss strategies for appropriate sun protection measuresStarting
at $199 per nightSeptember 13-15Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $239 per
nightNovember 21-24*Key West, FL Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria
ResortPROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Dermatitis
Papulosquamous Disorders Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Acne
and Acneiform Eruptions Case PresentationsDAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40
PM)$299 Island Vista Room $358 Ocean Vista RoomDecember 13-15New
York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $449 per night Skin
Manifestations of Systemic Disease Fungal Infections Benign Skin
Tumors Skin Surgery for Primary Care Physicians Case
PresentationsDAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)2014 February 21-23Walt
Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Premalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors Case PresentationsStarting
at $299 per night 4-day agenda and learning objectives at
mer.orgOcean Edge Resort and Golf Club Cape Cod, MASan Diego
Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego, CA|Key West, FL+
Additional destinations!Hotel rates subject to change, visit
www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.See page 22 for
registration fees.Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria
Resort800.421.3756| www. MER.org19 20. CREDIBLE CMEWHY CHOOSE MER?
Since 1983, Medical Education Resources (MER) has been a leading
non-profit source of fully accredited CME conferences for
physicians and other healthcare professionals. We are dedicated to
providing primary care physicians and other medical professionals
with an exceptional learning experience.This is my 10th MER course
MER always provides clinically relevant updates via excellent
educators at desirable locations. DR. R OBER T L. TECAU, DOEXPERT
FACULTYMER provides targeted conferences with the critical updated
information needed in todays busy primary care environment.MER
conference speakers represent 75 leading medical institutions,
including:YOUR SATISFACTION MATTERSMayo ClinicMER programs have a
98% satisfaction rate amongst medical professionals in
attendance.Cleveland Clinic Harvard Medical School Stanford
University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine20Register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day
conferences. 21. PROGRAM ACCREDITATION 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 11-17 AMA PRA Category1 credits.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.*AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY
PHYSICIANSThese activities have been reviewed and are acceptable
for up to 11-17 Prescribed Credits by the American Academy of
Family Physicians.*AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATIONThese programs
are approved for 11-17 hours in Category 2-A by the American
Osteopathic Association.*AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY
PHYSICIANSTARGET AUDIENCEThese programs are targeted to
office-based primary care providers and other health professionals
with updates in primary care medicineNURSING PURPOSE STATEMENTTo
provide updates in primary care medicine to office-based
providersThese activities are approved by the American College of
Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 1117 hours A.C.E.P. Category
I credit.1*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 CategoryI 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 11-17 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 Centers Commission on Accreditation.
These CE activities provide 11-17 contact hours of continuing
nursing education.* Medical Education Resources (MER) is approved
by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299.
These CE activities provide 11-17 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 11-17 contact hour(s) (1.1-1.7
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.See page 22
for registration fees.|800.421.3756*3-day conferences offer 11
credits. 4-Day Conferences offer 14 credits. 5-Day Conferences
offer 17 credits. Note: Womens/Mens Health and Dermatology are not
approved for A.C.E.P. credit. 1| www. MER.org21 22. REGISTRATION
FEES PHYSICIANSRESIDENTS & OTHER HEALTH
PROFESSIONALSCONFERENCESEarly BirdRegularEarly BirdRegular3-Day
Conferences$595$695$445$495$695$795$545$595$795$895$645$695$895$995$695$745$695$795$545$595$1,095$1,195$945$995
Legal/Tax/Fin. Updates Internal Medicine Womens/Mens Health
Cardio/Pulmonary Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Geriatric
Medicine Infectious Disease Dermatology (see pages 7-15 and 18-19)
Orthopedics Rheumatology/ Musculoskeletal (see pages 16-17)4-Day
Conferences Internal Medicine Womens/Mens Health Cardio/Pulmonary
Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Dermatology (see pages 8-14 and
19)5-Day Conferences Internal Medicine Womens/Mens Health
Neurology/Psychiatry (see pages 8-10 and 13)New York (see pages 12,
15-16 and 19)Paris, France (see page 6)PRICING OPTIONS Physicians
Physicians with an M.D. or D.O. designation are eligible.Early Bird
Registrations To be eligible for the Early Bird Rate, registrations
must be confirmed by MER at least 60 days before the start of the
conference.Residents & Other Health Professionals Pricing for
residents and other health professionals is open to medical
residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered
nurses, and PharmDs /RPHs.22Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP,
AAPA, ANCC, ACPE. 23. TO REQUEST INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A
CONFERENCE: ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel 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.ONLINEVisit our website
www.mer.orgGroup 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 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE. PLEASE REGISTER AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE. HOTEL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.Call toll free
1-800-421-3756 or 303-798-9682 8:00am4:30pm mstAIRFARE AND CAR
DISCOUNTS Special discounted airfare is being offered for MER
attendees on American Airlines, United Airlines and Continental
Airlines. Additionally, MER has negotiated discounted rental car
rates with Hertz, Alamo, and National. All airfare and rental car
reservations must be made directly with the respective airline or
rental company. Please call MER at 800-421-3756 to get the desired
MER discount code. Please do not book airfare until registration
and hotel reservations are confirmed. Conference registrations must
be accompanied by payment. We cannot confirm your course
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Formats The conferences consist of half-day morning sessions.
Breakfast is provided to attendees each meeting day.BUSINESS
DEDUCTION FOR WORK-RELATED EDUCATION Contact your tax advisor for
more details.Special AssistanceCancellation Policy If you are
unable to attend and are forced to cancel or transfer your
registration, a full refund is given for cancellations made within
one week from the date you register for a conference.
Cancellations/transfers made after one week from your registration
date and prior to one week before the course start date are
non-refundable; however, they may be credited toward a future MER
registration minus a non-refundable $50 fee. The credits expire one
year from the date of cancellation. If you are unable to attend the
program you registered for and/or do not notify MER by one week
before the course start date, your entire registration fee will be
nonrefundable.Disclaimer A 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 Interest It 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.See page 22 for
registration fees.PHONE|800.421.3756MERs 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
18004213756.MERs Green Initiative Like you, MER believes it is
important to conserve and protect the natural resources we have
been given. In 2013, we are taking steps toward being more
ecologically friendly. The most noticeable change for our attendees
will be the provision of take-home flash drives containing all
materials presented in the conference. 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.2013 MER| www. MER.org23 24. EXCEPTIONAL CME EXTRAORDINARY
LOCATIONSPRIMARY CARE CONFERENCESnnnAspen, CO Anaheim, CA Atlantic
City, NJ nCharleston, SC nKauai, HI nNashville, TN nNiagara Falls,
nPalm Springs, CA Ontario, Canada nParis, France nSan Antonio, TX
nSan Juan, PR nUniversal Studios nWashington, DC Orlando, FL13
exciting NEW destinations1500 West Canal Court, Bldg. B Littleton,
CO 80120-6404Earn CME credits in the best resorts and vacation
destinations in the world!ATTENTION: PRIMARY CARE
PROVIDERS!REGISTER TODAY! www.MER.orgn 1,000,000+ Credits Awardedn
98% Attendee Satisfactionn 30 Exciting Destinationsn Over 65
Conference Choicesn 200+ Respected Faculty