Conference Information

Vdara All Suites, Las Vegas - Non Gaming Hotel

May 27, 2011 - May 29, 2011

Endocrinology - Primary Care Update (CME without Commercial Support)

The premier developer and operator of luxury resorts around, MGM MIRAGE™, brings you Vdara Hotel & Spa at CityCenter™–an all-suite boutique hotel with a sophisticated international flair that appeals to guests who love the energy and excitement of Las Vegas, but who choose to experience it in an exclusive non-gaming, smoke-free environment. Located next door to the sister hotel ARIA Casino and Spa. City Center was completed in 2009, and is one of the great urban places of the world, a reflection of the best of the life that we are living today and tomorrow. Las Vegas now has its own urban core—a 67-acre city-within-a-city that is destined to redefine the skyline. It is an urban setting unlike any other in the United States. Or, really, anywhere.

Conference VD 1011

Accreditation

AAFP Physician Accreditation	This activity was reviewed and accepted for up 12 prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Physician Assistants	AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Nursing Accreditation	AAFP prescribed credits are accepted by the nursing associations as 18 CEU\'s
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners	AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP as 12 CEU\'s.
MCE Conferences Goes Green	MCE Conferences has adopted environmentally friendly policies in our office and at our conferences. We decided to make these simple changes that can help save energy and resources. We no longer mail out brochures. We now post all conference and travel information online. Conference handout material is distributed on a CD disk. For additional information please contact our office at 888-533-9031.

Type	Price
Tuition Fee
Physician	575
Military MD/Residents/Other Healthcare Professionals	475
Tuition Notes
Tuition Discount $50 Receive a discount if you are a past MCE Conferences attendee or for two and more healthcare professionals attending together.
Conference Tuition Cancellation Must be confirmed in writing via mail or email and 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is made after June 5, 2010 however 50% of tuition fee may be applied to a future MCE conference.

Program Objectives
Diabetes: A Comprehensive Discussion of the Diseases, Complications, and Treatment Options - 1) Incidence, screening, classification, genetics, diagnosis, and complications of diabetes 2) Major pathophysiologic defects in type 2 diabetes 3) ADA/EASD and AACE treatment goals 4) Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options, with emphasis on incretin treatments 5) Case studies in diabetes Insights into the Management of the Overweight and Obese Patient: An Endocrinologist's Perspective - 1) Definition and measurement of obesity 2) The scope of the epidemic 3) Obesity as a disease 4) Etiologies and contributions to the development of obesity 5) Health effects of obesity 6) A discussion of diets, with an emphasis on Volumetrics and Glycemic Index 7) The importance of behavior modification 8) Pharmacologic treatments 9) Surgical treatments with emphasis on effect of surgery on diabetes Lipid Management: How Aggressively Should We Treat? - 1) Extensive discussion of ATP III Guidelines 2) Treating cholesterol in higher-risk patients 3) Reference studies which help to guide therapy (STRRIDE, HPS, PROVE IT-TIMI 22, PROSPER, ALLHAT-LLT, ASCOT-LLA, JUPITER) 4) Causes and treatment of hypertriglyceridemia 5) Case studies in lipid management Adrenal and Pituitary Diseases: The Essentials - 1) Adrenal physiology 2) Evaluation of an adrenal nodule 3) Hyperaldosteronism 4) Cushing’s Syndrome 5) Pheochromocytoma 6) Adrenal Insufficiency 7) Pituitary physiology 8) Evaluation of a pituitary adenoma 9) Hyperprolactinemia 10) Acromegaly 11) Cushing’s Disease 12) Hypopituitarism 13) Case studies in adrenal and pituitary disease * Osteoporosis: Bad To the Bone - Understanding: 1- Risk factors 2- BMD testing tips 3- Treatment options 4- Medication for osteoporosis efficacy & side effects Vitamin D: Our Favorite Hormone - Discuss: 1- Prevalence, Diagnosis, & Lab Tests, 2-Consequences of condition, 3- Goals of vitamin D therapy, 4- Risks of under-treatment Calcium & Vitamin D Cases - 1-Review Ca & Vit D abnormalities through case discussions Hypothyroidism: The Tricks of TSH Levels - 1-Discuss Diagnosis, Thyroid Function Tests, 2-Consequences of condition, 3- Goals of medical therapy, 4- Risks of over- & under-treatment Hyperthyroidism: A Real Anxiety - 1-Discuss Diagnosis, Thyroid Function Tests, 2-Consequences of condition, 3- Goals of medical therapy, 4- Risks of over- & under-treatment *Thyroid Nodules & Goiters - 1-Understanding ultrasound & biopsy FNA results, 2-Management options and 3- Types of Thyroid Cancer

Program Objectives

*Diabetes: A Comprehensive Discussion of the Diseases, Complications, and Treatment Options - 1) Incidence, screening, classification, genetics, diagnosis, and complications of diabetes 2) Major pathophysiologic defects in type 2 diabetes 3) ADA/EASD and AACE treatment goals 4) Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options, with emphasis on incretin treatments 5) Case studies in diabetes

*Insights into the Management of the Overweight and Obese Patient: An Endocrinologist's Perspective - 1) Definition and measurement of obesity 2) The scope of the epidemic 3) Obesity as a disease 4) Etiologies and contributions to the development of obesity 5) Health effects of obesity 6) A discussion of diets, with an emphasis on Volumetrics and Glycemic Index 7) The importance of behavior modification 8) Pharmacologic treatments 9) Surgical treatments with emphasis on effect of surgery on diabetes

*Lipid Management: How Aggressively Should We Treat? - 1) Extensive discussion of ATP III Guidelines 2) Treating cholesterol in higher-risk patients 3) Reference studies which help to guide therapy (STRRIDE, HPS, PROVE IT-TIMI 22, PROSPER, ALLHAT-LLT, ASCOT-LLA, JUPITER) 4) Causes and treatment of hypertriglyceridemia 5) Case studies in lipid management

*Adrenal and Pituitary Diseases: The Essentials - 1) Adrenal physiology 2) Evaluation of an adrenal nodule 3) Hyperaldosteronism 4) Cushing’s Syndrome 5) Pheochromocytoma 6) Adrenal Insufficiency 7) Pituitary physiology 8) Evaluation of a pituitary adenoma 9) Hyperprolactinemia 10) Acromegaly 11) Cushing’s Disease 12) Hypopituitarism 13) Case studies in adrenal and pituitary disease

* Osteoporosis: Bad To the Bone - Understanding: 1- Risk factors 2- BMD testing tips 3- Treatment options 4- Medication for osteoporosis efficacy & side effects

*Vitamin D: Our Favorite Hormone - Discuss: 1- Prevalence, Diagnosis, & Lab Tests, 2-Consequences of condition, 3- Goals of vitamin D therapy, 4- Risks of under-treatment

*Calcium & Vitamin D Cases - 1-Review Ca & Vit D abnormalities through case discussions

*Hypothyroidism: The Tricks of TSH Levels - 1-Discuss Diagnosis, Thyroid Function Tests, 2-Consequences of condition, 3- Goals of medical therapy, 4- Risks of over- & under-treatment

*Hyperthyroidism: A Real Anxiety - 1-Discuss Diagnosis, Thyroid Function Tests, 2-Consequences of condition, 3- Goals of medical therapy, 4- Risks of over- & under-treatment

*Thyroid Nodules & Goiters - 1-Understanding ultrasound & biopsy FNA results, 2-Management options and 3- Types of Thyroid Cancer

Itinerary

Date	Location	Description
May 27, 2011	Vinoly Grand Conference Room	Conference 2:00- 6:15 PM
May 28, 2011	Vinoly Grand Conference Room	Conference 7:00 - 11:15 AM
May 29, 2011	Vinoly Grand Conference Room	Conference 7:00 - 11:15 AM

New VDARA All Suite Non-Smoking Non - Gambling Hotel at City Center, Las Vegas Strip

We invite you inside an enclave of Access and Escape. This breathtaking non-gaming, non-smoking, all-suite hotel and spa delivers exceptional experiences with a sense of familiar pleasures. Stay at Vdara and the experience will stay with you forever.

Directly connected to Bellagio® and adjacent to ARIA Resort & Casino™, Vdara offers contemporary interior spaces with modern amenities and services, a rooftop pool and lounge and wellness spa, all wrapped up in an atmosphere bound to surpass every expectation.

CRYSTALS - Located adjacent to Vdara, CityCenter’s extraordinary retail, dining and entertainment district will open in late 2009. Combining dramatic architecture and design with exclusive offerings from the world’s most elite brands (Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & CO and Ermenegildo Zegna among others), Crystals will soon become the premier international shopping destination.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT - Earned six distinct Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certifications for CityCenter™ from the U.S. Green Building Council. CityCenter™ reflects a vision of the future that combines quality of life with a commitment to sustainable design. It is one of the world's largest environmentally sustainable urban communities and is committed to maintaining elevated green standards for both today and tomorrow

Pricing

Description	# of People	Price
Lodging Cancellation - Per our lodging agreement these are the cancellation terms and conditions: Cancellation 60 days or more before arrival - you will receive full deposit Cancellation 59-31 days before arrival - a one night deposit is forfeited Cancellation 30 days or less before arrival no lodging refunds can be made. No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation All cancellations must be made via e-mail to info@mceconferences.com by the dates stated above
REGISTER EARLY - In order to provide quality and ineractive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.
Pre and Post cCnference Lodging Rates -	Per Suite Per Night	$149 Plus State Tax
Deluxe Suite - Enter the Deluxe Suite and experience unparalleled views in 582 square feet of luxurious space offering custom furnishings and fully equipped gourmet kitchens. Part luxury, part comfort and all indulgent. SUITE FEATURES King-size bed with custom designed pillow-top mattress by Sealy, Luxurious linens, plush robes, and slippers, Living room with pullout queen-size sofa bed, Expansive picture windows, High speed wired and wireless Internet access, Media hub for Mp3 players, cameras, DVD players, and game consoles, Cordless multi-line telephone(s), Under-counter refrigerator, Fully stocked mini-bar, Two-burner electric cook top, Convection microwave, Custom wood and glass dining table for two, 42” Digital LCD flat-screen television, Laptop-size electronic safe. BATHROOM FEATURES Frameless glass-enclosed walk-in shower with built-in seat, Large spa-style soaking tub, Deluxe sized hair & body care amenities by Aveda™, Backlit vanity mirrors.	Per room Per Night	$199 (Plus State Tax)
Resort Fee - Waived for Conference Participants. Includes: • Internet Access (in-suite) • Two (2) bottles of water per room, per day • Local and 800 number phone calls • Access to Vdara Fitness Center • In-room delivery of daily newspaper • Nightly Turn-down service . Complimentary Valet Parking or Self Parking
Lodging Deposit - Two nights deposit must accompany your reservation. The balance of lodging payment, as well as any incidental charges, is due to the ranch upon check-out. The resort accepts all major credit cards.
Conference Airline Discount Las Vegas (LAS) - MCE Conferences has arranged group discounts with airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your own travel agency or through the airline Convention Desk at the numbers listed here. To receive the group discounts please make sure that you and your travel agent refer to the group code number given to you below when making your airline reservation. American Airlines percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.aa.com for AA flights only. Use the authorization number 3351BF as the aa.com promotion code. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790.
MCE Conferences - reserves the right to change or cancel course content, speaker or topics for cause.

Description

# of People

Price

Lodging Cancellation - Per our lodging agreement these are the cancellation terms and conditions:

Cancellation 60 days or more before arrival - you will receive full deposit

Cancellation 59-31 days before arrival - a one night deposit is forfeited

Cancellation 30 days or less before arrival no lodging refunds can be made. No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation

All cancellations must be made via e-mail to info@mceconferences.com by the dates stated above

REGISTER EARLY - In order to provide quality and ineractive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.

Pre and Post cCnference Lodging Rates -

Per Suite Per Night

$149 Plus State Tax

Deluxe Suite - Enter the Deluxe Suite and experience unparalleled views in 582 square feet of luxurious space offering custom furnishings and fully equipped gourmet kitchens. Part luxury, part comfort and all indulgent.

SUITE FEATURES King-size bed with custom designed pillow-top mattress by Sealy, Luxurious linens, plush robes, and slippers, Living room with pullout queen-size sofa bed, Expansive picture windows, High speed wired and wireless Internet access, Media hub for Mp3 players, cameras, DVD players, and game consoles, Cordless multi-line telephone(s), Under-counter refrigerator, Fully stocked mini-bar, Two-burner electric cook top, Convection microwave, Custom wood and glass dining table for two, 42” Digital LCD flat-screen television, Laptop-size electronic safe.

BATHROOM FEATURES Frameless glass-enclosed walk-in shower with built-in seat, Large spa-style soaking tub, Deluxe sized hair & body care amenities by Aveda™, Backlit vanity mirrors.

Per room Per Night

$199 (Plus State Tax)

Resort Fee - Waived for Conference Participants. Includes: • Internet Access (in-suite) • Two (2) bottles of water per room, per day • Local and 800 number phone calls • Access to Vdara Fitness Center • In-room delivery of daily newspaper • Nightly Turn-down service . Complimentary Valet Parking or Self Parking

Lodging Deposit - Two nights deposit must accompany your reservation. The balance of lodging payment, as well as any incidental charges, is due to the ranch upon check-out. The resort accepts all major credit cards.

Conference Airline Discount Las Vegas (LAS) - MCE Conferences has arranged group discounts with airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your own travel agency or through the airline Convention Desk at the numbers listed here. To receive the group discounts please make sure that you and your travel agent refer to the group code number given to you below when making your airline reservation.

American Airlines percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.aa.com for AA flights only. Use the authorization number 3351BF as the aa.com promotion code. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790.

MCE Conferences - reserves the right to change or cancel course content, speaker or topics for cause.

Endocrinology - Primary Care Update (CME without Commercial Support) Medical Conference in Vdara All Suites, Las Vegas - Non Gaming Hotel is just one of our many medical conference destinations you can choose from. View all of our medical conference destinations.