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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.

American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP

This live activity has been reviewed and is 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 – 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 Healthcare professionals in other specialties need to verify with their licensing board the reciprocal credit agreement with the AAFP.

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 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.

Lodging Reservations -To make your lodging reservation, please call:

Kiawah Island Reservations Department: 800-654-2924
Reference Group: MCE Conferences; Booking Number: 17102.

If you need assistance, please contact our office at 888-533-9031 or 858-566-1500.

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

Accommodations – Kiawah Island is ten miles of wide, immaculate, oceanfront beach that invites you to stroll or cycle for hours without interruption. Soothing by day, romantic by night, the beach is complemented by the island’s river, meandering lagoons, pristine marshlands and maritime forests. Each sun-washed day ends beneath a star-studded southern sky. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination like no other. Enjoy world-class accommodations, amenities and recreational facilities so you can fully experience the resort lifestyle.

Scenic View Villas – Scenic view villa rentals at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offer views of the surrounding woods, lagoons and golf courses. Each unit is individually owned and reflects each owner’s style and decor. The villas offer a fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV’s, washer/dryer and high speed internet.
Villa Type and Bedding Options:

• One Bedroom Scenic View Villa – $209.00 Per Villa Per Night Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees
  One Queen Size Bed or One King Size Bed
• Two Bedroom Scenic View Villa – $245.00 Per Villa Per Night Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees
  One Queen Size Bed or One King Size Bed in one bedroom and 2 Twin Beds or One Queen in the second bedroom.
• Three Bedroom Scenic View Villa – $279.00 Per Villa Per Night Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees
  One King Size Bed in one bedroom and different variations of Bedding in the second and third bedroom (confirmed at time of booking).

Please Note: All Villas are privately owned and decor will vary. Room categories and bedding options are based on availability at the time of booking.

Additional Lodging Information:
Resort Fee – Please Note: There is a Resort Service Fee of 9% per villa per day. The Resort Service Fee includes 800 and local phone calls, credit card access calls, in room coffee, and on demand, on-island transportation to all resort owned venues.
Taxes: Rates are presently subject to a 7% South Carolina state tax and a total of 6% local taxes (subject to change).
Check-in and Check-out: Check-in time begins at 4:30 PM and Check-out time is at 10:30 AM.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults Per Bedroom, children are not included in the maximum occupancy. All children under the age of 18, when accompanied by an adult and staying in the same room, are free of charge.
Sofa Beds: There are a limited amount of One Bedroom Villas with sofa beds. Please inquire at the time of booking your reservations.

Exclusive Guest Benefits:
Swimming and Fitness: Guests have exclusive and complimentary access to both of the resort-owned and operated pools as well as the Resort’s Fitness center located at Night Heron Park.
Golf: Guests enjoy preferred tee times and savings on golf for the five world-renowned golf courses, including The Ocean Course. The Ocean Course was part of the 2012 PGA Championship tour. To book your tee time, call 843 768-2121. Mention you are part of the MCE Conferences group.
Recreation: Guests also enjoy the only discounted rates for nature and recreation programs on Kiawah Island.
Complimentary Transportation: Complimentary door-to-door transportation service throughout Kiawah’s 10-mile island is only available to guests. Service includes transportation for families to any resort-owned venue.
Dining: Guests enjoy year-round access and advance reservation privileges at all resort-owned restaurants, including those located in The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Guests can take advantage of the resort’s exclusive grocery shopping service and have their villa stocked with groceries prior to arrival.

Parking – The Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers complimentary self-parking for conference attendees and guests.

Lodging Deposit – Deposit of 2 Nights + tax is due at the time of booking. Balance is due to the resort 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 July 28, 2020 (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 cancelled 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 amount of registrations per conference.

Airport Information – Charleston International Airport (CHS) is located approximately 34 miles away from the resort.

Airport Transportation – To make your airport transfer reservation, please see below:

Groundlink Private Car Service – Conference attendees will receive a 15% discount on airport transfer fares when they Click Here and enter the Promo Code: MCEREBATE when booking online, using the mobile app, or calling 877-546-6903.

Please Note: In order to receive 15% off both portions of your Groundlink trip, guests will need to book each way separately.

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.