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CONFERENCES APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER INTERNAL MEDICINE
(Pages 8-9) Las Vegas, NV Neuro/Psych/CV April 19-21 Walt Disney
World Resort, FL CV/Rheum/Endo May 24-26 Oahu, HI
Neuro/Psych/Rheum/ Derm June 9-13** Paris, France Endo/Neuro/Derm/
Gastro July 22-25* Maui, HI Rheum/Vasc/Pulm/ID August 11-15**
Atlantic City, NJ CV/Derm/Ortho September 13-15 WOMENS/ MENS HEALTH
(Pages 10-11) Asheville, NC Womens Health May 24-26 Mackinac
Island,MI Womens/Mens Health July 25-28* San Francisco, CA Womens
Health September 13-15 CARDIO/ PULMONARY (Page 12) Walt Disney
World Resort, FL April 18-21* Jackson Hole, WY July 12-14
NEUROLOGY/ PSYCHIATRY (Page 13) Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Neurology June 20-23* Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Neurology July 5-7
Washington, DC Neuro/Psych August 1-4* ENDOCRINOLOGY (Page 14) St.
John, USVI April 4-7* Disneyland Resort, CA June 27-30* Las Vegas,
NV August 2-4 GERIATRIC MEDICINE (Page 15) New Orleans, LA April
12-14 Las Vegas, NV July 5-7 Walt Disney World Resort, FL August
9-11 ORTHOPEDICS (Page 16) Key West, FL May 10-12 Lake George, NY
August 16-18 RHEUMATOLOGY (Page 17) Napa, CA April 26-28 Nashville,
TN June 14-16 Las Vegas, NV September 20-22 INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(Page 18) Las Vegas, NV May 17-19 Aspen, CO Aug 30-Sept 1
DERMATOLOGY (Page 19) Las Vegas, NV June 21-23 Cape Cod, MA July
19-21 San Diego, CA August 16-18 Walt Disney World Resort, FL
September 13-15 SPECIAL CONFERENCES (Page 7) Walt Disney World
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www.MER.org 3 4-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) REGISTER TODAY! www.MER.org OCTOBER
NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH CONFERENCES Walt Disney
World Resort, FL Pulm/Psych/Endo/ID October 6-10** Nassau, Bahamas
Endo/Pulm/Derm/ Neuro November 7-10* San Diego, CA CV/Ortho/Rheum
December 13-15 Maui, HI Endo/Pulm/Onc/ID January 26-30** St. Kitts,
West Indies Neuro/Psych/Rheum/ Derm February 20-23* Las Vegas, NV
CV/Derm/Ortho Mach 7-9 INTERNAL MEDICINE (Pages 8-9)Orlando, FL
Neuro/Psych/Pulm November 29- December 1 Oahu, HI
Hem-Onc/Pulm/Vasc/ Derm December 15-19** Maui, HI
Gastro/Neuro/Derm/ Adolesc Med March 16-20** Las Vegas, NV
Womens/Mens Health October 4-6 Las Vegas, NV Womens Health December
6-8 Nassau, Bahamas Womens/Mens Health February 13-16* Walt Disney
World Resort, FL Womens/Mens Health March 23-27** WOMENS/ MENS
HEALTH (Pages 10-11) New York, NY October 25-27 Las Vegas, NV
December 29-31 Scottsdale, AZ March 21-23 CARDIO/ PULMONARY (Page
12) Kauai, HI Neuro/Psych October 13-17** Las Vegas, NV Neurology
November 22-24 Nassau, Bahamas Neuro/Psych December 5-8* Las Vegas,
NV Neurology February 21-23 Nassau, Bahamas Neuro/Psych March
27-30* NEUROLOGY/ PSYCHIATRY (Page 13) Napa, CA October 4-6 Walt
Disney World Resort, FL November 15-17 Las Vegas, NV January 24-26
Key West, FL January 30- February 2* ENDOCRINOLOGY (Page 14) New
York, NY November 29- December 1 Breckenridge, CO February 14-16
GERIATRIC MEDICINE (Page 15) Las Vegas, NV November 1-3 New York,
NY December 29-31 San Antonio, TX March 28-30 ORTHOPEDICS (Page 16)
Charleston, SC October 18-20 Walt Disney World Resort, FL December
29-31 Palm Springs, CA February 7-9 RHEUMATOLOGY (Page 17) Walt
Disney World Resort, FL December 6-8 San Juan, Puerto Rico March
14-16 INFECTIOUS DISEASE (Page 18) Key West, FL November 21-24* New
York, NY December 13-15 Walt Disney World Resort, FL February 21-23
DERMATOLOGY (Page 19) SPECIAL CONFERENCES (Page 7) n 3-Day
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CHOOSE YOUR CONFERENCE 3-DAY PROGRAMS Morning sessions packed with
valuable information. Afternoons/Evenings open. 11 CME credits.
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 4-DAY PROGRAMS
Morning sessions packed with valuable information.
Afternoons/Evenings open. 14 CME credits. Special European
Conference......... 6 Internal
Medicine...........................8-9 Womens/Mens
Health.............10-11 Cardio/Pulmonary..........................
12 Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13
Endocrinology................................. 14
Dermatology................................... 19 5-DAY PROGRAMS
Half-day learning format. 17 CME credits. Internal
Medicine...........................8-9 Womens/Mens
Health.................. 11
Neurology/Psychiatry..................... 13 6. 6 Registration
Rates: Physicians: $1,195 Residents and Others: $995 Early bird
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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
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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! Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
Paris, France PROGRAM MONDAY, JULY 22 Endocrinology: Osteoporosis
Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes Gastroenterology: Management of
Lower GI Bleeding Gastroenterology: Evaluation of the Patient with
Dysphagia TUESDAY, JULY 23 Gastroenterology: Medications and the
Liver Endocrinology: Obesity Management Update Dermatitis:
Papulosquamous Diseases Dermatitis: Acne and Acneiform Eruptions
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Neurology: The Neurological Exam Neurology:
Prevention and Management of Cerebrovascular Disorders Dermatology:
Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease Dermatology: Premalignant
and Malignant Skin Tumors THURSDAY, JULY 25 Neurology: Headaches
and Migraines: Vascular & NonVascular Neurology: Sleep
Disorders Internal Medicine for Primary Care:
Endocrinology/Neurology/Dermatology/Gastroenterology SPECIAL
EUROPEAN CONFERENCE Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA,
ANCC, ACPE. 7. See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2 1 .
3 7 5 6 | www.MER.org 7 SPECIAL CONFERENCES & NEW DESTINATIONS
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. July 19-21, 2013 Disneys BoardWalk Resort Walt Disney
World Resort, FL Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical
Practice Starting at $229 per night Disney Disneys BoardWalk Resort
Walt Disney World Resort, FL The St. Regis Princeville Resort
Kauai, HI ALL-NEW CONTENT DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR PRIMARY CARE! 13
EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS nAnaheim, 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) nPalm 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)
8. 8 Grand Wailea Maui, HI MER Delivering credible, accredited CME
since 1983. Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Paris, France INTERNAL
MEDICINE Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for
details. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference. DATES AND LOCATIONS
2013 April 19-21 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Neuro/Psych/CV
Starting at $259 per night May 24-26 Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa CV/Rheum/Endo Starting at
$289 per night June 9-13** Oahu, HI Aulani, A Disney Resort &
Spa Neuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $389 per night July 22-25*
Paris, France Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
Endo/Neuro/Derm/Gastro 305 single 330 double One breakfast included
Each additional breakfast 10 per person August 11-15** Maui, HI
Grand Wailea Rheum/Vasc/Pulm/ID Starting at $330 per night
September 13-15 Atlantic City, NJ Revel CV/Derm/Ortho Starting at
$229 per night INTERNAL 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. MERs
3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Internal Medicine Conference Series will
offer content in the following topics: Adolescent Medicine
Cardiovascular Dermatology Endocrinology Gastroenterology
Hematology Infectious Disease Neurology Oncology Orthopedics
Psychiatry Pulmonology Rheumatology Vascular Disneys Grand
Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney 9.
See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2 1 . 3 7 5 6 |
www.MER.org 9 The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui, HI DATES AND
LOCATIONS INTERNAL MEDICINE St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The
Royal Beach Casino St. Kitts, West Indies + Additional
destinations! October 6-10** Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Pulm/Psych/Endo/ID Starting at
$289 per night November 7-10* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise
Island Resort Endo/Pulm/Derm/Neuro $199 Beach Tower $229 Coral
Tower $259 Royal Tower November 29-December 1 Orlando, FL Loews
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Neuro/Psych/Pulm Starting
at $299 per night December 13-15 San Diego, CA Hotel Del Coronado
CV/Ortho/Rheum Starting at $199 per night December 15-19** Oahu, HI
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Hem-Onc/Pulm/Vasc/Derm Starting
at $379 per night 2014 January 26-30** Maui, HI The Ritz-Carlton,
Kapalua Endo/Pulm/Onc/ID Starting at $299 per night February 20-23*
St. Kitts, West Indies St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal
Beach Casino Neuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $219 per night Mach
7-9 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan CV/Derm/Ortho Starting at $239
per night March 16-20** Maui, HI Grand Wailea
Gastro/Neuro/Derm/Adolesc Med Starting at $299 per night VISIT
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 Neurology November
29-December 1 Orlando, FL Neurology Psychiatry Pulmonology 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
Gastroenterology Neurology Dermatology Adolescent Medicine n 3-Day
Conference n 4-Day Conference n 5-Day Conference 10. 10 JW Marriott
San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, CA Conference space and
exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register TODAY! DATES AND
LOCATIONS WOMENS/MENS 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 (WOMENS 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
2013 May 24-26 Asheville, NC The Grove Park Inn Updates in Womens
Health Starting at $279 per night September 13-15 San Francisco, CA
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square Updates in Womens Health
Starting at $269 per night December 6-8 Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio
Updates in Womens Health Starting at $179 per night Hotel rates
subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. UPDATES IN WOMENS
HEALTH The Bellagio Las Vegas, NV The Grove Park Inn Asheville, NC
11. See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2 1 . 3 7 5 6 |
www.MER.org 11 The Venetian Las Vegas, NV WOMENS/MENS HEALTH Grand
Hotel Mackinac Island, MI Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Nassau,
Bahamas Topics to be covered when Mens 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 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 UPDATES IN MENS HEALTH DATES AND LOCATIONS Mens Health
content will be offered in these locations: 2013 July 25-28*
Mackinac Island, MI Grand Hotel Updates inWomens/Mens Health $408
Cat I $498 Cat II $628 Cat III Rates based on Double Occupancy
Daily rates include full breakfast and dinner October 4-6 Las
Vegas, NV The Venetian Updates inWomens/Mens Health Starting at
$219 per night 2014 February 13-16* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis
Paradise Island Resort Updates inWomens/Mens Health $229 Beach
Tower $249 Coral Tower $279 Royal Tower $469 Cove Suites March
23-27** Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort
& Spa Updates inWomens/Mens Health Starting at $319 per night
*4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference. 4-day and 5-day agendas and
learning objectives at mer.org 12. 12 Register for your choice of
3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences. DATES AND LOCATIONS
CARDIO/PULMONARY CARDIO/PULMONARY MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon
completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
nDescribe 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
nIdentify the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of asthma,
COPD and common respiratory infections nDesign treatment strategies
reflective of current evidence-based medicine for asthma, COPD and
common respiratory infections PROGRAM 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) 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
Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details.
*4-Day Conference. 2013 April 18-21* Walt Disney World Resort, FL
Disneys Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Starting at $299 per night
July 12-14 Jackson Hole, WY Hotel Terra Starting at $279 per night
October 25-27 New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at
$389 per night December 29-31 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
Starting at $240 per night Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, WY The
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, NV + Additional destination! Crowne Plaza
Times Square New York, NY 4-day agenda and learning objectives at
mer.org 13. See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2 1 . 3
7 5 6 | www.MER.org 13 PROGRAM NEUROLOGY Neurological exam Back
pain Epilepsy Paroxysmal disorders Sleep disorders Alzheimers
Disease Parkinsons 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 NEURO/PSYCH MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE
NEUROLOGY/PSYCHIATRY NEUROLOGY LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon 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 migraines PSYCHIATRY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon 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 2013 June 20-23* Walt
Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $289 per night July 5-7
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Marriott Gateway on the Falls Neurology
for Primary Care $219 Cityview $299 Fallsview August 1-4*
Washington, DC Mandarin Oriental Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary
Care Starting at $229 per night October 13-17** Kauai, HI The St.
Regis Princeville Resort Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care
Starting at $299 per night November 22-24 Las Vegas, NV The
Cosmopolitan Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $240 per night
December 5-8* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort
Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care $129 Beach Tower $159 Coral
Tower $189 Royal Tower 2014 February 21-23 Las Vegas, NV Mandarin
Oriental Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $259 per night
March 27-30* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort
Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care $229 Beach Tower $249 Coral
Tower $279 Royal Tower $469 Cove Suites 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 St. Regis
Princeville Resort Kauai, HI Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC +
Additional destinations! 14. 14 Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP,
ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE. CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CARE
Upon 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 disorders PROGRAM DAY 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. 2013 April 4-7* St. John, USVI The Westin St. John
Resort & Villas Starting at $379 per night June 27-30*
Disneyland Resort, CA Disneys Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
Starting at $249 per night August 2-4 Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio
$169 Weekday $199 Weekend October 4-6 Napa, CA The Meritage
Starting at $329 per night November 15-17 Walt Disney World Resort,
FL Disneys Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Starting at $279 per
night 2014 January 24-26 Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio Starting at
$239 per night January 30-February 2* Key West, FL Casa Marina, A
Waldorf Astoria Resort $349 Island Vista Room $399 Ocean Vista Room
DATES AND LOCATIONS Disneys Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
Disneyland Resort, CA The Meritage Resort and Spa Napa, CA The
Westin St. John Resort & Villas St. John, USVI ENDOCRINOLOGY +
Additional destinations! 4-day agenda and learning objectives at
mer.org Disney 15. See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2
1 . 3 7 5 6 | www.MER.org 15 DATES AND LOCATIONS GERIATRIC 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 adult PROGRAM 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 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 Alzheimers
Disease Case Presentations DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Pain
Management Case Presentations GERIATRIC 2013 April 12-14 New
Orleans, LA JW Marriott New Orleans Starting at $255 per night July
5-7 Las Vegas, NV Mandarin Oriental Starting at $199 per night
August 9-11 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Contemporary
Resort Starting at $239 per night November 29-December 1 New York,
NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $319 per night 2014
February 14-16 Breckenridge, CO The Village at Breckenridge $270
Studio Suite $275 Village Hotel Room $325 One Bedroom Condo $470
Two Bedroom Condo $615 Three Bedroom Condo Hotel rates subject to
change, visit www.mer.org for details. The Village at Breckenridge
Breckenridge, CO Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, NV Crowne Plaza Times
Square New York, NY + Additional destinations! 16. 16 MER
Delivering credible, accredited CME since 1983. OFFICE ORTHOPEDICS
FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants
should be better able to: nDiscuss 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 options PROGRAM DAY 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/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 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;
bakers 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 Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for
details. 2013 May 10 -12 Key West, FL Casa Marina, A Waldorf
Astoria Resort Starting at $280 per night August 16-18 Lake 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 View November 1-3 Las Vegas, NV The
Venetian Starting at $219 per night December 29-31 New York, NY
Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $429 per night 2014 March
28-30 San Antonio, TX Hyatt Regency Riverwalk Starting at $229 per
night DATES AND LOCATIONS Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio, TX
ORTHOPEDICS The Sagamore Lake George, NY The Venetian Las Vegas, NV
+ Additional destinations! 17. See page 22 for registration fees. |
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RHEUMATOLOGY/MUSCULOSKELETAL RHEUMATOLOGY 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 nDescribe 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 arthritis PROGRAM 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 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 2013 April 26-28 Napa, CA The Meritage Resort andSpa
Starting at $229 per night June 14-16 Nashville, TN Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention Center Starting at $219 per night
September 20-22 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at $239 per
night October 18-20 Charleston, SC Francis Marion Hotel Starting at
$240 per night December 29-31 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys
BoardWalk Resort Starting at $329 per night 2014 February 7-9 Palm
Springs, CA Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa Starting at $235
per night Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for
details. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville,
TN Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa Palm Springs, CA +
Additional destinations! Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC 18. 18
Conference space and exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register
TODAY! INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon 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 hosts PROGRAM DAY ONE
(8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Evidence-Based Review of Infectious Diseases
Travel-Associated Infections Animal Bites and Related Syndromes
Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium Difficile Case
PresentationsRespiratory Tract Infections DAY 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 Host DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00
AM) Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections Case Presentations: Dont Miss
It: Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease Emergencies Hotel rates
subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. 2013 May 17-19
Las Vegas, NV The Bellagio $179 weekday $249 weekend August
30-September 1 Aspen, CO The St. Regis Aspen Resort Starting at
$299 per night December 6-8 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $299 per night 2014
March 14-16 San Juan, Puerto Rico InterContinental San Juan
Starting at $279 per night The St. Regis Aspen Resort Aspen, CO
InterContinental San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico The Bellagio Las
Vegas, NV DATES AND LOCATIONS INFECTIOUS DISEASE + Additional
destination! 19. See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2 1
. 3 7 5 6 | www.MER.org 19 DERMATOLOGY DERMATOLOGY FOR THE
NON-DERMATOLOGIST Upon 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 measures PROGRAM DAY 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
2013 June 21-23 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan Starting at $259 per
night July 19-21 Cape Cod, MA Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club
Starting at $325 per night August 16-18 San Diego, CA San Diego
Marriott Marquis & Marina Starting at $199 per night September
13-15 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort
& Spa Starting at $239 per night November 21-24* Key West, FL
Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort $299 Island Vista Room $358
Ocean Vista Room December 13-15 New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times
Square Starting at $449 per night 2014 February 21-23 Walt Disney
World Resort, FL Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting
at $299 per night Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org
for details. *4-Day Conference. DATES AND LOCATIONS Ocean Edge
Resort and Golf Club Cape Cod, MA San Diego Marriott Marquis &
Marina San Diego, CA Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Key
West, FL + Additional destinations! 4-day agenda and learning
objectives at mer.org 20. 20 This is my 10th MER course MER always
provides clinically relevant updates via excellent educators at
desirable locations. DR. ROBERT L. TECAU, DO WHY 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. MER provides targeted
conferences with the critical updated information needed in todays
busy primary care environment. YOUR SATISFACTION MATTERS MER
programs have a 98% satisfaction rate amongst medical professionals
in attendance. CREDIBLE CME EXPERT FACULTY MER 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 Register
for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences. 21. See page
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21 PROGRAM ACCREDITATION PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATION Medical Education
Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical
education for physicians. CREDIT DESIGNATION Medical 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 PHYSICIANS These activities
have been reviewed and are acceptable for up to 11-17 Prescribed
Credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.* AMERICAN
OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION These programs are approved for 11-17 hours
in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association.* AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS These 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 PHYSICIANS The
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal
credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians
(AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit. CFPC members
who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of
Mainpro-M1 credits. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AAPA
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
ACCREDITATION Medical 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 EDUCATION Medical 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. TARGET
AUDIENCE These programs are targeted to office-based primary care
providers and other health professionals with updates in primary
care medicine NURSING PURPOSE STATEMENT To provide updates in
primary care medicine to office-based providers *3-day conferences
offer 11 credits. 4-Day Conferences offer 14 credits. 5-Day
Conferences offer 17 credits. 1 Note: Womens/Mens Health and
Dermatology are not approved for A.C.E.P. credit. 22. 22
REGISTRATION FEES Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA,
ANCC, ACPE. CONFERENCES PHYSICIANS RESIDENTS & OTHER HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS Early Bird Regular Early Bird Regular 3-Day
Conferences 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) $595 $695 $445 $495 Orthopedics Rheumatology/
Musculoskeletal (see pages 16-17) $695 $795 $545 $595 4-Day
Conferences Internal Medicine Womens/Mens Health Cardio/Pulmonary
Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Dermatology (see pages 8-14 and
19) $795 $895 $645 $695 5-Day Conferences Internal Medicine
Womens/Mens Health Neurology/Psychiatry (see pages 8-10 and 13)
$895 $995 $695 $745 New York (see pages 12, 15-16 and 19) $695 $795
$545 $595 Paris, France (see page 6) $1,095 $1,195 $945 $995
PRICING OPTIONS Physicians Physicians with an M.D. or D.O.
designation are eligible. 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. 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. 23. See page 22 for registration fees. | 8 0 0 . 4 2 1
. 3 7 5 6 | www.MER.org 23 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. 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
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
registration until payment is received. BUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR
WORK-RELATED EDUCATION Contact your tax advisor for more details.
Cancellation 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. TO REQUEST
INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A CONFERENCE: Program Formats The
conferences consist of half-day morning sessions. Breakfast is
provided to attendees each meeting day. Special Assistance MERs
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 ONLINE Visit our website
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