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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
This live activity will be reviewed and acceptable for up to 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.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada – CFPC
The AAFP and the CFPC have a bilateral reciprocal certification agreement whereby: CME/CPD activities held across the Canada – U.S. border are certified according to the nationality of the primary target audiences regardless of where the providers are located. The activities will be reviewed according to the criteria of the certifying organization.

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
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CME credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.

Lodging Reservations -To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here (LINK COMING SOON!). If you need assistance, please contact our office at info@mceconferences.com.

Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.

Accommodations –

• ROH Guestroom $399 – Run of House (ROH) rooms include available lodging options at either the Sweetgrass Inn, Boardwalk Inn, or Residence at Sweetgrass Inn.

Resort Fee Amenities: (Subject to change at Hotel’s discretion)

• The Resort Fee of 16% per room per day plus applicable tax provides for use of resort activities and amenities. These activities and amenities include:
  • Complimentary access to indoor and outdoor games & gaming consoles
  • Complimentary putting green and pitching green access
  • Two complimentary bottled waters daily in guestrooms & use of hydration filling stations
  • Complimentary seasonal Island Adventures recreation activities
  • Complimentary in-room coffee
  • On-property resort transportation services
  • Unlimited use of fitness center
  • Unlimited internet access in all accommodationsand meeting space
  • One hour of complimentary tennis court time daily after 12:00 pm
  • 24-Hour Resort Security
  • Preferred Dining Reservations
  • Preferred Golf Tee Times
  • 10% off at select retail outlets

Additional Lodging Information:

• Taxes & Fees – The Guest Room Rates are subject to tax, which is currently 14% sales, and accommodations tax, and Resort Fee. Taxes are subject to change without notice.
• Check-In & Check-Out – The Hotel’s check-in time is after 4:00 PM, and check-out time is  is 11:00 am for hotel guest rooms and 10:00am for homes and condos.

Parking – Valet parking is available and the current daily rates are:

• Overnight Valet: $35 per night with in/out privileges-Daily
• Valet Parking: $10
• No Self-Parking is available
• Rates above are subject to sales tax, currently 9%.
• Rates subject to change.

Lodging Deposit  – A deposit is required at the time of booking to hold each individual’s reservation.

Individual reservations for guestrooms can be canceled up to 7 days prior before the arrival date to avoid a one – night fee plus applicable taxes , if not canceled 7 days prior to arrival, this fee will be charged to the individual’s cc on file . No – show reservations are subject to a charge of a one – night fee plus applicable taxes which will be charged to the individual’s cc on file .

Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room allotment agreement with 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 June 1, 2025 (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 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 must be made under the registered attendee’s’ name, as 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 for 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.

Airport Information – The Charleston International Airport is located 24 miles from Wild Dunes Resort. A smaller regional airport nearby is Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) located 13 miles from Wild Dunes Resort.

Airport Transportation –

Rideshare/Taxi: Taxis, Uber, and Lyft can be used to request a ride from CHS at any time. The average price for this trip is around $55 one-way, however rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Charleston Black Cab: This company offers a variety of ground transportation options, including private sedans, SUV limos, and limo buses. They offer flight tracking and updates, and can meet clients outside baggage claim in the limo line.

Going Coastal Transportation: This company offers a car service to Wild Dunes Resort.

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.