Addiction Medicine and Pain Management for Primary Care

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 pointsin 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 Addiction Medicine and Pain Management for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 06/10/2022 to 06/12/2022. 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.

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

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

MCE may have rooms available, however we are past the group booking date, therefore, these rooms must be booked manually by our staff on your behalf. To book your lodging please email info@mceconferences.com or call  (888) 533-9031. 

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

Accommodations – City sophistication meets convenience and relaxation in each of Loews Chicago Hotel’s accommodations in the downtown district. Featuring 400 luxury rooms and deluxe suites, their stylish accommodations near Magnificent Mile make ours the most coveted luxury destination in downtown Chicago.

All guest rooms offer the following amenities: Luxurious Garnier-Thiebault linens, Julien Farel anti-aging hair, skin and body-care products, Flat-screen TV, One-cup coffeemaker with gourmet coffee pods, 100% combed and ring-spun cotton terry towels and bath sheets, Spacious work desk with ergonomic chair, Telephones with voicemail and wireless capabilities, On-Demand movies, Magnifying makeup mirror, Iron and ironing board, Julien Farel professional hairdryer, In-room safe, with enough space for a laptop, Dry-cleaning and laundry service, Wake-up calls, In-room dining service, Cribs available upon request, Nightly turndown upon request, ADA-compliant accessible rooms available, and Free Wi-Fi.

• Superior King Rooms – $259 Per Room Per Night Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees: One King Bed with luxurious Garnier-Thiebault linens, Located on floors 3-8; with limited city views, Free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, Ample electrical outlets, and USB ports, Spacious work desk with ergonomic chair, Modern bathroom with oversized stand-up shower, Julien Farel bath amenities and hair care products, Complimentary fitness center access, Mini-fridge in room, In-room safe, with enough space for a laptop. A rollaway bed is recommended when adding a third guest for a charge of $25 per night. 377 sq. ft. / 35 sq. m.

• Superior Double Double Rooms – $289 Per Room Per Night Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees: Two Double Beds with luxurious Garnier-Thiebault linens, Located on floors 3-4; with limited city views, Free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, Ample electrical outlets, and USB ports, Spacious work desk with ergonomic chair, Modern bathroom with bathtub/shower, Julien Farel bath amenities and hair care products, In-room safe, with enough space for a laptop, Complimentary fitness center access, Mini-fridge in-room. A rollaway bed is recommended when adding a fifth guest for a charge of $25 per night. 405 sq. ft. / 38 sq. m.

Additional Lodging Information:
– Room rates above are subject to an Occupancy Tax rate of 17.4%.
– Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and Check-out time is at 12:00 PM.
– Additional Guests (Ages 18 and Up) Sharing the Room: $20 Per Adult, Per Night for more than 2 Adults sharing a room. Children (Ages 0-17): At this hotel, up to 2 children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All other guests are considered adults.

Parking – The Loews Chicago Hotel currently, the discounted rate for overnight parking is $46.00 per vehicle validation required. For valet $73.00 a night.

Lodging Deposit – A Credit Card is used at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. Balance due to the hotel upon arrival

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 May 3, 2022 (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 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 O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is located 17 miles from Loews Chicago Hotel.
• The Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 12.6 miles from Loews Chicago Hotel.

Airport Transportation – To make your airport transfer reservation, please click on the following links:
Taxi Service or Ride Share – MCE Conferences recommends taking a taxi or rideshare to get from the airport to your hotel. The fare from the airport to the Loews Chicago Hotel is approximately $40.00 USD (1-4 persons) and is a 30-minute drive each way.
Shuttle Service – For bookings with Go Airport Express, please Click Here.

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.