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DERMATology(page 7)

Nassau, BahamasApril 15-19**

Las Vegas, NVJuly 6-8

New York, NYOctober 5-7

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLNovember 2-4

Las Vegas, NVDecember 28-30

South Beach, FLMarch 15-17 DERMATology

(page 7)

inTERnAl MEDiCinE(pages 8-9)

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLEndo/CV/IDApril 13-15

ArubaNeuro/Psych/CVMay 11-13

Newport Beach, CACV/Rheum/GastroJune 22-24

San Diego, CAEndo/Pulm/Derm/Neuro August 23-26*

Maui, HINeuro/Psych/Rheum/DermOctober 21-25**

Key West, FLEndo/CV/ID/GastroNovember 15-18*

New York, NYGastro/Endo/NeuroDecember 28-30

Scottsdale, AZEndo/CV/IDFebruary 8-10

Maui, HIEndo/CV/ID/GastroMarch 17-21**

inTERnAl MEDiCinE(pages 8-9)Rome, Italy

Neuro/Psych/Pulm/RheumAugust 30-Sept 2*

WoMEn’s/MEn’s hEAlTh(pages 10-11)

Jackson Hole, WYWomen’s/Men’s HealthJuly 5-8*

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLWomen’s/Men’s HealthOctober 7-11**

San Diego, CAWomen’s HealthNovember 2-4

New York, NYWomen’s/Men’s HealthDecember 14-16

Las Vegas, NVWomen’s HealthFebruary 15-17

Orlando, FLWomen’s/Men’s HealthMarch 21-24*


CARDio/pulMonARy(page 12)

Oahu, HIJune 10-14**

Mackinac Island, MIJuly 20-22

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLSeptember 20-23*

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLDecember 13-16*

Las Vegas, NVJanuary 25-27

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLMarch 15-17


nEuRology/psyChiATRy(page 13)

Asheville, NC NeurologyMay 18-20

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLNeuro/PsychJune 21-24*

Las Vegas, NVNeurologyOctober 12-14

Nassau, BahamasNeuro/PsychDecember 2-6**

Breckenridge, CONeurologyFebruary 15-17

Las Vegas, NVNeuro/PsychMarch 15-17


EnDoCRinology(page 14)

Napa, CAApril 27-29

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLMay 25-27

Victoria, BC, CanadaJuly 12-15*

Nassau, BahamasSeptember 28-30

Las Vegas, NVNov 30-Dec 2

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLDecember 28-30

Nassau, BahamasFebruary 21-24* EnDoCRinology

(page 14)

gERiATRiC MEDiCinE(page 15)

Las Vegas, NVMay 11-13

Las Vegas, NVAugust 3-5

San Diego, CADecember 7-9

St. Thomas, USVIMarch 15-17


oRThopEDiCs(page 16)

Las Vegas, NVApril 20-22

Cape Cod, MAJuly 13-15

Napa, CAOctober 5-7

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLFebruary 22-24


RhEuMATology(page 17)

New Orleans, LAApril 27-29

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLJuly 26-29*

Las Vegas, NVNovember 2-4 RhEuMATology

(page 17)

infECTious DisEAsE(page 18)

Las Vegas, NVJune 8-10

Lake George, NYAugust 17-19

St. Kitts, West IndiesFebruary 15-17


spECiAl ConfEREnCEs(pages 19-20 )

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLHeart FailureAugust 24-26

Las Vegas, NVPulmonologySeptember 21-23

St. Thomas, USVIHem-Onc/Pulm/CVNov 30-Dec 2


n 3-Day Conference n neW * 4-Day Conference n ** 5-Day Conference

register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.

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neW for 20124-Day conferencesn internal Medicine for primary Care physicians (pages 8-9)n updates in women’s health/Men’s health (pages 10-11)n Cardiology/pulmonology for primary Care physicians (page 12)n neurology/psychiatry Medicine for primary Care physicians (page 13)n Clinical Endocrinology for primary Care physicians (page 14)n rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine for primary Care physicians

(page 17)

5-Day conferencesn dermatology for the non-dermatologist (page 7)n internal Medicine for primary Care physicians (pages 8-9)n updates in women’s health/Men’s health (pages 10-11)n Cardiology/pulmonology for primary Care physicians (page 12)n neurology/psychiatry Medicine for primary Care physicians (page 13)

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DERMATology(page 7)

Nassau, BahamasApril 15-19**

Las Vegas, NVJuly 6-8

New York, NYOctober 5-7

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLNovember 2-4

Las Vegas, NVDecember 28-30

South Beach, FLMarch 15-17 DERMATology

(page 7)

inTERnAl MEDiCinE(pages 8-9)

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLEndo/CV/IDApril 13-15

ArubaNeuro/Psych/CVMay 11-13

Newport Beach, CACV/Rheum/GastroJune 22-24

San Diego, CAEndo/Pulm/Derm/Neuro August 23-26*

Maui, HINeuro/Psych/Rheum/DermOctober 21-25**

Key West, FLEndo/CV/ID/GastroNovember 15-18*

New York, NYGastro/Endo/NeuroDecember 28-30

Scottsdale, AZEndo/CV/IDFebruary 8-10

Maui, HIEndo/CV/ID/GastroMarch 17-21**

inTERnAl MEDiCinE(pages 8-9)Rome, Italy

Neuro/Psych/Pulm/RheumAugust 30-Sept 2*


Jackson Hole, WYWomen’s/Men’s HealthJuly 5-8*

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLWomen’s/Men’s HealthOctober 7-11**

San Diego, CAWomen’s HealthNovember 2-4

New York, NYWomen’s/Men’s HealthDecember 14-16

Las Vegas, NVWomen’s HealthFebruary 15-17

Orlando, FLWomen’s/Men’s HealthMarch 21-24*



Oahu, HIJune 10-14**

Mackinac Island, MIJuly 20-22

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLSeptember 20-23*

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLDecember 13-16*

Las Vegas, NVJanuary 25-27

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLMarch 15-17



Asheville, NC NeurologyMay 18-20

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLNeuro/PsychJune 21-24*

Las Vegas, NVNeurologyOctober 12-14

Nassau, BahamasNeuro/PsychDecember 2-6**

Breckenridge, CONeurologyFebruary 15-17

Las Vegas, NVNeuro/PsychMarch 15-17


EnDoCRinology(page 14)

Napa, CAApril 27-29

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLMay 25-27

Victoria, BC, CanadaJuly 12-15*

Nassau, BahamasSeptember 28-30

Las Vegas, NVNov 30-Dec 2

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLDecember 28-30

Nassau, BahamasFebruary 21-24* EnDoCRinology

(page 14)


Las Vegas, NVMay 11-13

Las Vegas, NVAugust 3-5

San Diego, CADecember 7-9

St. Thomas, USVIMarch 15-17



Las Vegas, NVApril 20-22

Cape Cod, MAJuly 13-15

Napa, CAOctober 5-7

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLFebruary 22-24


RhEuMATology(page 17)

New Orleans, LAApril 27-29

Walt Disney World© Resort, FLJuly 26-29*

Las Vegas, NVNovember 2-4 RhEuMATology

(page 17)


Las Vegas, NVJune 8-10

Lake George, NYAugust 17-19

St. Kitts, West IndiesFebruary 15-17



Walt Disney World© Resort, FLHeart FailureAugust 24-26

Las Vegas, NVPulmonologySeptember 21-23

St. Thomas, USVIHem-Onc/Pulm/CVNov 30-Dec 2


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ChoosE your ConfErEnCE3-DaY programS

Morning sessions packed with valuable information. afternoons/Evenings open.

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Morning sessions packed with valuable information. afternoons/Evenings open.

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5-DaY programS

half-day learning format.17 CME credits.

Credits offered: ama, aoa, aafp, acep, aapa, ancc, acpe.

Dermatology .................................... 7Internal Medicine .......................... 8-9Women’s/Men’s Health ............ 10-11Cardio/Pulmonary ......................... 12Neurology/Psychiatry .................... 13Endocrinology ................................ 14Geriatric Medicine ......................... 15Orthopedics ................................... 16Rheumatology/Musculoskeletal ... 17Infectious Disease ......................... 18NEW! Heart Failure ........................ 20NEW! Pulmonology for Primary Care .................................. 20NEW! Hem-Onc/Pulmonology/ Vascular Updates .......................... 20

Internal Medicine .......................... 8-9Women’s/Men’s Health ............ 10-11Cardio/Pulmonary ......................... 12 Neurology/Psychiatry .................... 13Endocrinology ................................ 14 Rheumatology/Musculoskeletal ... 17

Dermatology .................................... 7Internal Medicine .......................... 8-9Women’s/Men’s Health ............ 10-11 Cardio/Pulmonary ......................... 12Neurology/Psychiatry .................... 13


DermatologY

dErMaToloGy for ThE non-dErMaToloGisTupon 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 on appropriate sun protection measures

proGraMDaY one (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• dermatitis• papulosquamous disorders• Viral infections• bacterial infections• acne and acneiform Eruptions• Case presentations

DaY tWo (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• skin Manifestations of systemic disease• fungal infections• benign skin Tumors• skin surgery for primary Care physicians• Case presentations

DaY tHree (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• premalignant and Malignant skin Tumors• Case presentations

2012April 15-19**nassau, Bahamasatlantis paradise island resort$179 Beach Tower $199 Coral Tower$229 Royal Tower

July 6-8las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanStarting at $189 per night

october 5-7new York, nYcrowne plaza times SquareStarting at $359 per night

november 2-4orlando, flDisney’s BoardWalk resortStarting at $269 per night

December 28-30las Vegas, nVthe VenetianStarting at $269 per night

2013March 15-17South Beach, flloews miami Beach HotelStarting at $349 per night

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.**5-Day Conference

DATES AND loCaTions

the cosmopolitanlas Vegas, nV

crown plaza times Squarenew york City, ny

Disney’s BoardWalk resortWalt Disney World® resort, fl

+ additional destinations!

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5-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org

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Disney’s Yacht & Beach club resortWalt Disney World® resort, fl

the resort at pelican Hillnewport beach, Ca

rome marriott grand Hotel florarome, italy

internal meDicine

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference.

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DATES AND loCaTions

2012April 13-15orlando, flDisney’s Yacht and Beach club resortEndo/CV/IDStarting at $269 per night

May 11-13arubaaruba marriott resort & Stellaris casinoNeuro/Psych/CVStarting at $219 per night

June 22-24newport Beach, ca the resort at pelican HillCV/Rheum/GastroStarting at $355 per night

August 23-26*San Diego, caHotel Del coronadoEndo/Pulm/Derm/NeuroStarting at $279 per night

August 30-september 2*rome, italyrome marriott grand Hotel floraNeuro/Psych/Pulm/RheumStarting at €260 per night based on double occupancy (European Currency)breakfast included for all occupantssee page 19

october 21-25**maui, Higrand WaileaNeuro/Psych/Rheum/DermStarting at $275 per night

inTErnal MEdiCinE for priMary CarE physiCiansMEr’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 MedicineConference series will offer content in the following topics:

• Cardiovascular

• dermatology

• Endocrinology

• Gastroenterology

• hepatology

• infectious diseases

• neurology

• psychiatry

• pulmonology

• rheumatology


DATES AND loCaTions

internal meDicine

casa marina resortKey west, fl


grand WaileaMaui, hi


november 15-18*Key West, flcasa marina resortEndo/CV/ID/GastroStarting at $259 per night

December 28-30new York, nYcrowne plaza times SquareGastro/Endo/NeuroStarting at $429 per night

2013february 8-10Scottsdale, aZthe phoenicianEndo/CV/IDStarting at $345 per night

March 17-21**maui, Higrand WaileaEndo/CV/ID/GastroStarting at $275 per night

ViSit WWW.mer.org for complete SeSSion titleS anD learning oBJectiVeS for eacH meeting

april 13-15, 2012 orlando, fl

• Endocrinology• Cardiovascular• infectious disease

may 11-13, 2012 aruba

• neurology• psychiatry• Cardiovascular

June 22-24, 2012 newport Beach, ca

• Cardiovascular• rheumatology• Gastroenterology

august 23-26, 2012 San Diego, ca

• Endocrinology• pulmonology• dermatology• neurology

august 30- September 2, 2012 rome, italy

• neurology• psychiatry• pulmonology• rheumatology

october 21-25, 2012 maui, Hi

• neurology• psychiatry• rheumatology• dermatology

november 15-18, 2012 Key West, fl

• Endocrinology• Cardiovascular• infectious disease• Gastroenterology

December 28-30, 2012 new York, nY

• Gastroenterology• Endocrinology• neurology

february 8-10, 2013 Scottsdale, aZ

• Endocrinology• Cardiovascular• infectious disease

march 17-21, 2013 maui, Hi

• Endocrinology• Cardiovascular• infectious disease• Gastroenterology

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Women’S/men’S 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 women

proGraM (woMEn’s hEalTh)DaY one (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• abnormal uterine bleeding• Menopausal Transition and hormone replacement Therapy• osteoporosis• Managing obesity• Case presentations

DaY 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 presentations

DaY tHree (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• Chronic fatigue syndrome• Case presentations

2012July 5-8*Jackson Hole, WYHotel terraUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $289 per night

october 7-11**orlando, flDisney’s grand floridian resort & SpaUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $279 per night

november 2-4San Diego, caHotel Del coronadoWomen’s HealthStarting at $259 per night

December 14-16new York, nYcrowne plaza times SquareUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $419 per night

2013february 15-17las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanWomen’s HealthStarting at $259 per night

March 21-24*orlando, flloews portofino Bay Hotel at universal StudiosUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $289 per night


issuEs inwoMEn’s hEalTh


Disney’s grand floridian resort & SpaWalt Disney World® resort, fl

Hotel Del coronadosan diego, Ca

©disney

4-day and 5-day agendas and learning objectives at mer.org


Women’S/men’S HealtH


Hotel terraJackson hole, wy

loews portofino Bay Hotel at universal Studiosorlando, fl

Topics to be covered when Men’s health is presented:

• male malignancies (testes and prostate) biology and treatment options using current medical

technology of prostate cancer; evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer and long-term ramifications after cure

• Benign prostatic conditions 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

• prostate cancer Screening and treatment 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 treatment

• Hematuria, Bladder, and Kidney cancer differential diagnosis and work-up of hematuria;

differentiation between infection, prostate growth, and nephrolithiasis; diagnosis of kidney and bladder cancer

• family planning: fertility, infertility, Vasectomy Etiology of infertility and the appropriate work-

up, treatment, and timing of referral; options for contraception-vasectomy and vasectomy reversal

• Sexually transmitted Disease presenting symptoms, lesions, latencies, diagnostic

work-ups and therapies of the common sexually transmitted diseases

• androgen replacement, Sexual function Treatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment

of erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the treatment of Ed or hypogonadism

issuEs inMEn’s hEalTh

DATES AND loCaTions

Men’s health content will be offered in these locations:

2012July 5-8*Jackson Hole, WYHotel terraUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $289 per night

october 7-11**orlando, flDisney’s grand floridian resort & SpaUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $279 per night

December 14-16new York, nYcrowne plaza times SquareUpdates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $419 per night

2013March 21-24*orlando, flloews portofino Bay at universal orlando®

Updates in Women’s Health/Men’s HealthStarting at $289 per night

12 register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.

DATES AND loCaTions

carDio/pulmonarY

Cardio/pulMonary MEdiCinE for priMary CarEupon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:n describe current diagnostic approaches to

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 infections

proGraMDaY 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)

DaY 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


2012June 10-14**oahu, Hiaulani, a Disney resort and SpaStarting at $329 per night

July 20-22mackinac island, migrand Hotel$398 Cat I$490 Cat II$620 Cat IIIDouble occupancyDaily rates include full breakfast and dinner

september 20-23*orlando, flDisney’s BoardWalk resortStarting at $219 per night

December 13-16*orlando, flDisney’s contemporary resortStarting at $259 per night

2013January 25-27las Vegas, nVthe BellagioStarting at $219 per night

March 15-17orlando, flDisney’s grand floridian resort & SpaStarting at $319 per night

grand HotelMackinac island, Mi

the Bellagiolas Vegas, nV

aulani, a Disney resort & Spaoahu, hi


©disney

4-day and 5-day agendas and learning objectives at mer.org


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

DATES AND loCaTions

nEuroloGy/psyChiaTry for priMary CarE

neurologY/pSYcHiatrY

neurologY learning oBJectiVeSupon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:n review a neurological examn Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures and the clinical

pharmacology of anti-epileptic drugsn distinguish dementia from delirium, as well as recognize the

neurological changes of normal agingn discuss developments in diagnostic technology and stroke

managementn assess and manage vascular and non-vascular headaches

and migraines

pSYcHiatrY 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 co-morbid 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 hopelessness

2012May 18-20asheville, ncthe grove park innNeurologyStarting at $269 per night

June 21-24*orlando, flDisney’s BoardWalk resortNeuro/Psych Medicine for Primary CareStarting at $249 per night

october 12-14las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanNeurologyStarting at $219 per night

December 2-6**nassau, Bahamasatlantis paradise islandNeuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care$129 Beach Tower$159 Coral Tower$189 Royal Tower

2013february 15-17Breckenridge, cothe Village at BreckenridgeNeurology$265 Village Hotel Room$265 Peak Nine Inn Studio$315 One Bedroom Condo$440 Two Bedroom Condo$575 Three Bedroom Condo

March 15-17las Vegas, nVthe VenetianNeuro/Psych Medicine for Primary CareStarting at $259 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. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference.

the grove park innasheville, nC

Disney’s BoardWalk resortWalt Disney World® resort, fl

atlantis paradise island resortnassau, bahamas


©disney

14 Credits offered: ama, aoa, aafp, acep, aapa, ancc, acpe.

CliniCal EndoCrinoloGy for priMary-CarE physiCiansupon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:n describe and tailor treatment strategies for Type 1 and

Type 2 diabetesn 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 council patients on the various weight management strategies including patient selection criteria for surgery

n discuss current diagnostic and treatment approaches to thyroid nodules and disorders

proGraMDaY one (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• Type 1 diabetes Mellitus• Type 2 diabetes Mellitus• disorders of Calcium Metabolism• Management of dyslipidemia• Case presentations

DaY tWo (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• disorders of Thyroid function• obesity Management update• Metabolic bone disease• Case presentations

DaY tHree (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• Thyroid nodules • Case presentations

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.

2012April 27-29napa, cathe meritage resort & SpaStarting at $269 per night

May 25-27orlando, flDisney’s Yacht and Beach club resort Starting at $259 per night

July 12-15*Victoria, Bc, canadafairmont empressStarting at $199 per nightCanadian Currency

september 28-30nassau, Bahamasatlantis paradise island$129 Beach Tower$159 Coral Tower$189 Royal Tower

november 30-December 2las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanStarting at $219 per night

December 28-30orlando, flDisney’s Yacht and Beach club resortStarting at $299 per night

2013february 21-24*nassau, Bahamasatlantis paradise island$199 Beach Tower$219 Coral Tower$249 Royal Tower

DATES AND loCaTions

the meritage resort & Spanapa, Ca

fairmont empressVictoria, bC Canada

Disney’s Yacht & Beach club resortWalt Disney World® resort, fl

enDocrinologY


©disney



DATES AND loCaTions

GEriaTriC MEdiCinE for priMary CarE physiCiansupon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:n review a functional assessment of the elderly patientn use a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify

potential issuesn discuss the etiologies, differential diagnoses, and

treatment approaches to depression in the elderlyn assess and manage cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal

and urologic disordersn Evaluate gait disorders and design practical approaches

for the prevention of fallsn differentiate between cognitive impairment, dementias,

and alzheimer’s disease, and formulate appropriate treatment options

n Evaluate and manage pain in the older adult

proGraMDaY 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 presentations

DaY 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 alzheimer’s disease• Case presentations

DaY tHree (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• pain Management • Case presentations

geriatric

2012May 11-13las Vegas, nVthe BellagioStarting at $189 per night

August 3-5las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanStarting at $189 per night

December 7-9San Diego, caHotel Del coronadoStarting at $189 per night

2013March 15-17St. thomas, uSVimarriott frenchman’s reefStarting at $339 per night

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.

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offiCE orThopEdiCs for priMary CarE physiCiansupon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:n discuss common office orthopedic problemsn describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder and

knee jointsn review the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic

x-ray interpretation for shoulder and knee imagingn describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and

injection for the shoulder and knee jointsn assess common joint problems and describe treatment

options

proGraMDaY one (8:00 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 (8:00 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 (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• shoulder Examination and injection workshop • Knee Examination, injection, and aspiration workshop


2012April 20-22las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanStarting at $219 per night

July 13-15cape cod, maocean edge resort and golf clubStarting at $325 per night

october 5-7napa, cathe meritage resort and SpaStarting at $319 per night

2013february 22-24orlando, flDisney’s grand floridian resort and SpaStarting at $299 per night

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rHeumatologY/muSculoSKeletal

rhEuMaToloGy andMusCulosKElETal MEdiCinE for priMary CarE physiCiansupon 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 examinationn Evaluate and treat osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal

pain, regional pain syndromes, osteoporosis, and goutn use current evidence to design treatment

strategies for rheumatoid arthritis

proGraMDaY 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

Examination

DaY tWo (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• osteoarthritis • Crystal disease: Gout and pseudogout• spinal pain• osteoporosis• Joint injection Technique• workshop: Joint aspiration and injection Technique

DaY tHree (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• fibromyalgia• Case presentations

2012April 27-29new orleans, laJW marriott new orleansStarting at $239 per night

July 26-29*orlando, flDisney’s contemporary resortStarting at $239 per night

november 2-4las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanStarting at $219 per night

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. *4-Day Conference.

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infECTious disEasE MEdiCinE for priMary CarE physiCiansupon 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 2012 updates for immunizations and genitourinary infections (including selected sexually transmitted diseases)

n review important travel-associated and animal bite-related infectious disease syndromes

n describe important strategies for the evaluation of infections in immunocompromised hosts

proGraMDaY one (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• Evidence-based infectious diseases• Travel-associated infections• animal bites and related syndromes• Gastrointestinal infections and Clostridium Difficile• Case presentations—respiratory Tract infections

DaY tWo (8:00 am - 12:40 pm)• immunizations: update 2012• bone and Joint infections• Genitourinary diseases: update 2012• Evidence-based healthcare-associated infections• Case presentations: infectious disease syndromes in

the special host

DaY tHree (8:00 am - 10:00 am)• skin and soft-Tissue infections• Case presentations: don’t Miss it: ambulatory Care

infectious disease Emergencies


2012June 8-10las Vegas, nVthe cosmopolitanStarting at $189 per night

August 17-19lake george, nYthe Sagamore resort$279 lower level$329 walk-in level

2013february 15-17St. Kitts, West indiesSt. Kitts marriott resort & the royal Beach casinoStarting at $250 (USD) per night

the Sagamore resortlake George, ny

St. Kitts marriott resort & the royal Beach casinost. Kitts, west indies


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registration rates:Physicians: $1,195Residents and Others: $995• Early bird rates available,

see page 22.• MER price includes European Daily

Delegate Rate.• Rooms starting at €260 per night

based on double occupancy (European Currency)

• breakfast included for all occupants

auGusT 30-sEpTEMbEr 2, 2012roME MarrioTT Grand hoTEl flora roME, iTaly

Don’t miss this opportunity for exceptional CME and the chance to explore the historical treasures of Rome, Italy!

MER’s conference format allows ample time to see the sights of Rome, a city whose history spans two-and-a-half thousand years.

Learn from our expert faculty, take in the sights. Attend CME sessions each morning and play the rest of the day. Don’t miss your chance to see:

n The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica

n The Colosseum and the Roman Forum

n Trevi Fountain

n The Catacombs

n Much, much more

Special european conference

rome marriott grand Hotel florarome, italy

proGraMtHurSDaY, auguSt 30 (8:00 am – 12:10 pm)• The neurological Exam• sleep disorders• anxiety• depression

friDaY, auguSt 31 (8:00 am – 12:10 pm)• The Complexity of adult adhd• prevention and Management of Cerebrovascular

disorders• headaches & Migraines: Vascular & non-Vascular• differential diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis

SaturDaY, SeptemBer 1 (8:00 am – 12:10 pm)• update in pharmacology for arthritis• spinal pain• fibromyalgia• The Medical impact of asthma

SunDaY, SeptemBer 2 (8:00 am – 10:00 am)• The Treatment of Common respiratory infections• Management strategies for Copd

internal medicine for primary care physiciansTopics: neurology/psychiatry/rheumatology/pulmonology

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register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.

ExCEpTional CME: spECial ConfErEnCEs wiTh all-nEw ConTEnT dEVElopEd EspECially for priMary CarE physiCians

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.

registration fees:• physicians $695; residents & others $495

(Early Bird Rates available, see page 22 for details)• 11 credit hours offered

august 24-26, 2012Disney’s grand floridian resort & Spa Walt Disney World® resort, flupdates in heart failure Treatment for the primary Care office starting at $229 per night

September 21-23, 2012the cosmopolitanlas Vegas, nVupdates in pulmonary Medicine for primary Carestarting at $219 per night

november 30-December 2, 2012marriott frenchman’s reefSt. thomas, uSViinternal Medicine: hem-onc/pulmonology/Vascular updates for primary Carestarting at $240 per night

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proGraM aCCrEdiTaTionpHYSician 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 Category 1 credit(s)™. 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 pHYSicianSThese activities are approved by the american College of Emergency physicians for a maximum of 11-17 hours a.C.E.p. Category i credit.1*

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 Credit(s)TM 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 Center’s 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) (0.11 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.

*3-day conferences offer 11 credits. 4-Day Conferences offer 14 credits. 5-Day Conferences offer 17 credits.1Note: Women’s/Men’s Health and Dermatology are not approved for A.C.E.P. credit.

faCulTy affiliaTionMEr Conference speakers represent 75 leading medical institutions, including:• Mayo Clinic• Cleveland Clinic• harvard Medical school• stanford university school of Medicine• Johns hopkins university school of Medicine• plus many more

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Credits offered: ama, aoa, aafp, acep, aapa, ancc, acpe.

ConfEREnCEs

PHYSICIANSRESIDENTS & OTHER

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Early Bird Regular Early Bird Regular

3-Day Conferences• Dermatology• Internal Medicine• Women’s/Men’s Health• Cardio/Pulmonary• Neurology/Psychiatry• Endocrinology• Geriatric Medicine• Infectious Disease• Heart Failure• Pulmonology Updates• Hem-Onc/Pulmonology/ Vascular(see pages 7-18 & 20)

$595 $695 $445 $495

• Orthopedics• Rheumatology/

Musculoskeletal(see pages 16-17)

$695 $795 $545 $595

4-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine• Women’s/Men’s Health• Cardio/Pulmonary• Neurology/Psychiatry• Endocrinology• Rheumatology/

Musculoskeletal(see pages 8-14, 17 & 19)

$795 $895 $645 $695

5-Day Conferences• Dermatology• Internal Medicine• Women’s/Men’s Health• Cardio/Pulmonary• Neurology/Psychiatry(see pages 7-13)

$895 $995 $695 $745

new york(see pages 7-11)

$695 $795 $545 $595

Rome, italy†

(see pages 8-9 & 19)$1,095 $1,195 $945 $995

pricing optionS

physiciansphysicians with an M.d. or d.o. designation are eligible.†rome, italyMEr price includes European daily delegate rate.

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.


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 wiThin 30 days of ThE ConfErEnCE. plEasE rEGisTEr as soon as possiblE. hoTEl raTEs arE subJECT To ChanGE.

airfare anD car DiScountSspecial 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 registration until payment is received.

BuSineSS DeDuction for WorK-relateD eDucationContact your tax advisor for more details.

cancellation policyshould you be forced to cancel or if you are unable to attend, a full refund is given for cancellations made within one week of your original registration. Cancellations made after that time are assessed a non-refundable $50 fee, and the remaining charges are credited toward a future registration to another MEr conference. if you are unable to attend and do not notify MEr by one week before the course start date, you will be assessed a non-refundable $150 fee and the remaining charges are credited toward a future registration to another MEr conference. The credit toward a future registration to another conference is only valid for two years from the date of issue.

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.

To rEQuEsT inforMaTion or TorEGisTEr for a ConfErEnCE:

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program formatsThe conferences consist of half-day morning sessions. breakfast is provided to attendees each meeting day.

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 initiativelike you, MEr believes it is important to conserve and protect the natural resources we have been given. in 2012, we are taking steps toward being more ecologically friendly. The most noticeable change for our attendees will be the replacement of the printed syllabus with re-useable flash drives. The flash drives will contain pdf copies of all the slides that would have previously appeared in the printed syllabus. by using an electronic format, 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.

©2012 MER

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