Neurology and Geriatrics for Primary Care
Feb 18, 2023 – Feb 20, 2023
Whistler - Fairmont Château Whistler
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Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Neurology and Geriatrics for Primary Care – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Neurology and Geriatrics, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Neurology and Geriatrics with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Neurology and Geriatrics.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier during a 20-minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Saturday, February 18
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Confessions of a Mostly Happy Doctor: Strategies for Reducing Physician Burnout
Objectives: 1) Review current literature regarding physician burnout 2) Incorporate strategies to reduce clerical burdens of EMR 3) Adopt strategies for successful patient experience surveys 4) Apply techniques for managing functional symptoms in the office 5) Improve efficiency of clinical practice
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM: BREAK
4:05 PM – 5:05 PM:
Acute Stroke and TIA: Prevention and Intervention
Objectives: 1) Identify risk factors and apply prevention strategies 2) Apply the CHA2DS2-VASc Score to assess risk of stroke with atrial fibrillation, and guide treatment plan 3) Determine use of thrombolytics, aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, warfarin versus novel anticoagulants, carotid endarterectomy, and stenting
5:05 PM – 5:15 PM: BREAK
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM:
What is Geropalliative Medicine and Why Should We Integrate It into All Specialties?
Objectives: 1) Define the term geropalliative medicine 2) Define the changing paradigm in measuring patient outcomes 3) Name the six domains to evaluate geropalliative outcomes
6:15 PM – 6:20 PM: BREAK
6:20 PM – 7:20 PM:
Geriatric Frailty Syndrome
Objectives: 1) Define frailty 2) Discuss how frailty changes the course of patient outcomes 3) Name three physiologic signs you can use to help decide that a patient may be
Sunday, February 19
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Delirium 1
Objectives: 1) Discuss three types of delirium 2) Understand what hospital-induced delirium tells you about the patient’s future risk 3) Define ACB score and why it is important
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM: BREAK
4:05 PM – 5:05 PM:
Delirium 2
Objectives: 1) Discuss three harms of putting an elderly person to bed 2) Utilize non-medication tools to prevent delirium 3) Determine three things you can do by eliminating or adding medications to prevent delirium
5:05 PM – 5:15 PM: BREAK
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM:
Migraine and Chronic Daily Headache
Objectives: 1) Differentiate between the five sub-types of chronic daily headaches 2) Appraise the pathophysiology of headache and migraine 3) Develop a plan for appropriate medication for intractable headache 4) Effectively manage medication overuse for headaches in daily practice
6:15 PM – 6:20 PM: BREAK
6:20 PM – 7:20 PM:
Concussion and Sports: A Guide for Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Describe the pathophysiology and, using evidence-based medicine, review the emergency treatment of concussion 2) Apply an evidence-based medicine approach to decisions regarding imaging after minor head trauma 3) Demonstrate use of currently recommended management approaches for assessment, follow-up, and return to play
Monday, February 20
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain Management
Objectives: 1) Define the spectrum of neuropathic signs, symptoms, and causes 2) Develop an approach to bedside examination 3) Discuss the mechanism of neuropathic pain 4) Apply effective therapies
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
An Approach to the Dizzy Patient
Objectives: 1) Detect common presentations of dizziness 2) Assess the pathophysiology of vertigo and nystagmus 3) Apply bedside techniques to distinguish dizziness subtypes and identify dangerous causes 4) Utilize potentially curative treatment for benign positional vertigo
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Understanding Clinical Guidelines for the Elderly: Using Hypertension as a Model for Better Care
Objectives: 1) Explain when clinical guidelines for younger or healthier patients may not apply to the elderly 2) Be able to define guidelines based on biologic age and health status 3) Discuss metrics in terms of a patient’s quality-of-life and not just mortality 4) Discuss the medical benefits of deintensification of care
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Evidence-Based Medical Prognostication
Objectives: 1) Define the three types of prognostic information we share with patients 2) Discuss the importance of defining individual risk in decision-making and program development 3) Define how community-based palliative and at-home programs can use prognosis to define its patient population
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
February 18, 2023
Fairmont Château Whistler
Conference - Day 1
Snacks and Beverages for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 2:30 PM
3:00 PM - 7:20 PM
February 19, 2023
Fairmont Château Whistler
Conference - Day 2
Snacks and Beverages for Registered Attendees
3:00 PM - 7:20 PM
February 20, 2023
Fairmont Château Whistler
Conference - Day 3
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Neurology and Geriatrics for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/18/2023 to 02/20/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
Hotel Accommodations
We are currently past our group reservation cutoff date with the property.
Please click here for nearby lodging options or call 604-938-8000 to confirm if the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has remaining availability for you to book direct.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations and Amenities – The luxurious 528-room Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia. Tastefully designed luxury Whistler accommodations with spectacular mountain or village views were created to blend with the natural alpine setting.
- Fairmont Room – $509 Per Room Per Night CAD ($389 USD Exchange Rate at the time of publishing*) (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Bedding Options: One King or Two Queens beds. Enjoy your elegant surroundings in these spacious Fairmont guest rooms which feature a cozy sitting area and a fully equipped workstation. These guest rooms offer all the amenities needed for a relaxing resort getaway: Air conditioning with individual control, High-Speed Internet Access, iHome docking station with built-in alarm clock, Kuerig coffee maker and kettle for in-room coffee and tea, Television with video check-out, and ‘On-Command’ movie system (movie charges apply), Deluxe toiletries, Down filled duvets, Thick cotton bathrobes, Thick cotton bathrobes, In-room safe.
- *The USD rate posted is only intended as a reference point, MCE is not responsible for fluctuations in exchange rates at the time transactions occur. Exchange rates change on a moment-to-moment basis, for current rates please click here. Please also note some banks charge a foreign transaction fee for international payments, please check with your bank for additional information on these charges.
Additional Room Categories – Group rates for other room categories are based on availability at the time of booking.
- Deluxe View Room – $589 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
- Deluxe Slopeside Room – $629 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
- Junior Valley View Suite – $859 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
- Alpine Suite – $739.00 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
Additional Lodging Information
- Taxes: Room rates are subject to an 11% Provincial Hotel Room Tax, and a 5% Federal Goods & Services Tax (GST).
- Additional Adult Charge: Guest room rates are quoted as single or double occupancy. The charge for additional guests in regular rooms beyond double occupancy is $50.00 CAD plus applicable tax per guest per night for adults 18 years and older. *Please note: The charge for additional guests in Fairmont Gold room categories and/or suites beyond double occupancy is $75.00 CAD plus applicable tax per guest per night for adults 18 years and older, and $35 CAD plus applicable tax per guest per night for children ages 6 to 17 years old. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 5 years.
- Occupancy: Maximum room occupancy is (4) guests.
- Check-in/Check-out times: Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM
- Housekeeping Service Charge: There is a daily service charge for Housekeeping services, currently $4.00 CAD per room plus applicable taxes.
- Please note, all rates are in Canadian Dollars.
Addition Resort Fee – Please note that there is an additional mandatory daily resort fee of $20 CAD per room, plus applicable taxes (not included in the above rates) to cover the following:
- Whistler Village Shuttle Service; Fairmont Hotel Car Service; Unlimited Business Internet Access in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces ; Personal Protection Equipment Kit including mask, wipes, sanitizer, gloves (available upon request); Ski, Bike and Golf Club Valet Service ; Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Daily Yoga Classes + In room yoga equipment (available upon request); Local Escorted Excursions with our exclusive Whistler Experience Guides; Seasonal Sports Items (includes: bocce ball, frisbees, soccer balls, footballs, toboggans, life jackets); Access to Peloton Bikes and Online Programming; Aqua Fitness Classes + Pool Amenities (sunscreen, fruit, iced water, tea, coffee); Seasonal Holiday Programming; Access to Rungo, an online local running and walking routes program; Lobby Early Departure Coffee & Tea 5:00 a.m. PST – 7:00 a.m. PST; Personalized Shoe Shine; Fairmont Chateau Whistler Kids Treasure Hunt Map; Selection of Board Games, Card Games and Books for children and adults; Fairmont Health Club Access including use of fully equipped fitness center and weight room; Indoor/Outdoor leisure pool, lap pool with underwater music and four hot tubs; Sauna and steam rooms; PressReader online access to international newspapers and magazines; Local and toll-free calls from your guest room; Guided excursions with Fairmont’s Whistler Experience Guide; Unlimited access to Fairmont Château Whistler Golf Club’s driving range (Seasonally); Tennis courts and use of rackets and balls (Seasonally)
Discounted Ski and Snowboard Rentals – Discounted rates on ski and snowboard rentals are available for MCE Conference attendees. Please click here to reserve your discounted equipment rentals in advance and enter in the code MCE2023. Discounts are available from 2/15/23 – 2/21/23. Upon entering your dates for rental, be sure to click “View Options” to select the Fairmont as the location for your rental pickup.
Hotel Parking – Parking is provided for registered guests at the rate of $37 CAD inclusive of taxes, per night. Valet services are also available at a rate of $45 CAD inclusive of taxes, per night. Attendees staying offsite will be charged at the same rate as registered hotel guests for parking at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Lodging Deposit – A Credit Card is used at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. The Full Balance will be charged 14 days prior to arrival, at which point the payment will be Non-Refundable.
Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room allotment agreement with the conference lodging venue:
- Cancellation made 31 days or more prior to arrival: A full refund will be issued.
- Cancellation 30 days or less prior to arrival: No refunds will be issued.
- No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation: No refunds will be issued.
All lodging cancellations must be made directly with the lodging venue. Please refer to your lodging confirmation for contact information and policies.
Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until January 11, 2023 (based on availability). Our allotment for reduced room rates may sell out before this date. We urge you to secure your lodging reservation as early as possible. Reduced rates will also be offered for 3 nights pre and post-program dates (based on availability).
Room Reservation Guidelines – The lodging reservation link has been created for the MCE Conference continuing medical education program, and only guests that are registered for this CME conference are eligible to use this site in order to access discounted rooms and/or theme park tickets (if applicable).
- Attendees must register within (7) seven days of booking MCE discounted lodging to avoid cancellations or increased nightly rates (depending on Hotel/Resort policy).
- We allow a maximum of 2 room reservations per registered attendee, based on availability and rates at the time of booking.
- Rooms and/or tickets (if applicable) cannot be purchased for the purpose of, or with the intention of being resold.
- All reservations and ticket orders (if applicable) will be audited against the CME program registration list. Should it be necessary, we reserve the right to contact you to request proof of registration. If it is discovered that the reservation and/or ticket order is not directly associated with an MCE Conferences participant, the reservations and/or ticket order may be canceled or modified based on the Hotel/Resort policy, and deposits may not be eligible for a refund.
Please note: In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the number of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information – The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located approximately 83 miles (134 km) from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Airport Transfer: YVR Whistler SkyLynx connects travelers from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler along the sea to sky corridor.
For information about YVR Whistler SkyLynx fares and schedules, please call 1-800-661-1725 (North America) or 1-604-662-7575 (Local). Tickets can also be purchased at the Whistler/SkyLynx bus counter of Pacific Coach located in International Terminal, Arrivals Level 2.
Car Rental – To make your discounted car rental reservation, please click on the following links:
(please note: car rental company availability may differ based on airport/ destination)
- AVIS – Click Here and enter G028287 in the “AWD Number” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Budget – Click Here
- Enterprise – Click Here and enter XZB6145 to receive the MCE Conferences Group Discount.
- Hertz – Click Here and check the “Enter a Discount or Promo Code” and “I am a Corporate Customer” boxes. Enter 2086989 in the “Discount/CDP/Club Code” box to receive the Group Discount.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
Special Assistance – MCE’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 office at 1-888-533-9031.
Please Note: MCE is not associated with the third-party services listed herein and shall not be liable for any services of such third-party providers.
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Register Early! In order to provide a quality and interactive 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.