Internal Medicine Update 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
This live activity is being reviewed and will be 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
Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive Mainpro+ Certified, Certified Assessment, or Non-Certified credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

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.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE ADVISED YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE SECURED AT TIME 

All Inclusive Plan Features – The Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun is the perfect choice for your holiday. With the All Inclusive option, you’ll get more for your money.

Your stay includes a welcome drink and fresh scented towels, Theme Nights, Luxury accommodations Nightly Entertainment, Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks Daily activities program, 5 Gourmet A la carte restaurants and 5 bars 2 Paddle Tennis courts, Unlimited domestic and international drinks from 10 am to 1 am. Non motorized water sports, 24-hour room service Quiet pool featuring one swim up bar, Wait service at the pool and beach from 10 am to 5 pm Beach bar, Daily stocked mini-bar with soft drinks, bottled water & beer Pool featuring one swim up bar. Kid’s pool. Explorer’s Club (ages 3 to 12), Fitness/Gym: including cardio-conditioning Teen’s activities program facilities, treadmills, bicycles, and free weights. Diving lessons in pool, 2,640 feet of crystal White sand Air conditioned theater, 3 Tennis courts Lodging tax and service charges, Self parking

Accommodations and Amenities – A private terrace or balcony and whirlpool are among the many amenities you’ll enjoy. Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun features 550 ultra-comfortable suites, each inspired by the turquoise sea and Cancun’s mesmerizing sunsets. All rooms and suites are non-smoking, use proximity keys and have 24-hour room service.

Private, furnished balcony or terrace, marble floors, complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and bottled water, spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi for two, Gilchrist & Soames luxury bath amenities, 24-hour room service, air conditioning with individual climate control, cable TV, alarm clock with MP3/iPod docking station, electronic in-suite safe, electronic keyhole, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, unlimited connectivity. Connecting suites, ADA suites, extra beds and cribs are available upon request. All suites are non-smoking.

Below rates are quoted in US dollars, per person, per night according to the room occupancy in Unlimited-Luxury® plan
Maximum people per room are: 2 Adults + 2 kids or 3 Adults + 1 Kid.
Children 0-2 years are free. 3-12 years pay $80 per night and 13 years and up pay adult rate

• RATES INCLUDE

• Welcome drink and fresh scented towels
• Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
• Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
• Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
• Room and concierge services (hours may vary)
• Pool and beach wait service
• Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
• Daily maid service
• Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
• Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
• No wristbands required
• Wi-Fi

• 3 heated Pools – Main pool, children’s pool, and adults-only pool for Preferred Club guests
• Concierge services
• 24-hour front desk
• Room service
• 9 Elevators – 1 elevator per building
• Air-conditioned theater
• Fitness center
• Explorer’s Club for Kids (3 to 12 years old)
• Core Zone for teens (13 – 17 years old)

• 2 Tennis courts
• 1 mini golf
• All taxes and gratuities (except for 16% VAT)

Taxes: Aggregated Value Tax, currently 16% is not included on the rate; all other local taxes are included on the rate. Gratuities: Included on the rate.
(Meetings are generally exempt of VAT tax, after attendees complete a simple procedure, however this exemption can be revoked by Hotel, state, local, or federal government at any time)  

IN ROOM AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• King size bed or two double beds
• Private furnished balcony or terrace
• Jacuzzi for two in bathroom
• Gilchrist & Soames luxurious bath amenities
• Marble floors
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hair dryer
• Direct dial phone
• Cable TV
• Mini-bar refreshed daily
• Electronic keyhole
• Electronic safe box –accommodates up to 13” laptop
• Alarm Clock with MP3 connector
• Air-conditioning with individual control
• 24-hour room service
• Coffee and tea maker
• Iron & ironing board

Parking – Complimentary parking is generally available for all MCE Conferences attendees staying on site, however please contact the hotel for confirmation if you are planning to park at the hotel overnight. Local and offsite attendees are also generally offered complimentary parking when attending onsite programs, however, we recommend confirming parking rates with the property if you are not staying onsite.

Lodging Deposit – Lodging Deposit – A deposit of 1-night is due at the time of booking. The full balance will be automatically charged 30-days prior to arrival date to the original credit card used when making your reservation. Should this payment decline, you will receive notification from the property at which point you will be given 48-hours to contact the property with full payment. Should the property not receive full payment within these 48-hours, your reservation will be automatically cancelled and your rate will no longer be guaranteed.

Reservation Modification Fees are as Follows – Reservations modified will be charged a fee of $50USD except when lengthening stays. This $50 penalty is assessed to cover administrative fees.

Lodging Cancellation Policy – Reservations cancelled from the time the reservation is made until 31 days prior to arrival date will incur a fee of $50.00. Reservations cancelled within 30 days of arrival date will be under full penalty and no refunds will be issued. No show reservations are also charged full penalty, 100% of reservation amount.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS CHARGING PROCESS AND CANCELLATION POLICIES (MORE INFO):
Separate individual folios will be established for all guests to cover all charges. Guests before departure from hotel must settle individual folios, and they will be subject to the following cancellation policies and credit card charging process:
1. Reservations will only be confirmed when a valid credit card has been applied.
2. Credit cards that fail will result in a reservation not being confirmed. Clients will need to go through the booking process again and apply a valid credit card.
3. 1-night Deposits – Clients make their reservation either on the website or via the call center will automatically be charged the 1-night deposit. This 1-night deposit is attached to the rate that is booked.
4. Final Payment – Clients will be advised during the booking process and also in their email confirmation that the final payment will automatically be applied to their credit card 30 days prior to check-in.
a. Credit card fails during final payment attempt – Clients will receive an email stating that the payment could not be applied as the card had failed. If we do not receive valid payment within the two business days the reservation will automatically cancel. Resorts will be copied in on this cancellation email.
b. Clients email bounces – there is a report that will be received every two hours of the reservations with emails that have bounced. Attempts will be made to contact the guest and collect the balance due. Again, if we do not receive payment from the guest within two business days, the reservation will automatically cancel, therefore please ensure your credit card was charged.
c. Client arrives with a cancelled reservation – only if there are rooms available then the current rate (or original booking rate if available – not guaranteed) should be advised and payment in full taken at resort.
5. Reservations modified once payment in full is received will be assessed a fee of $50, except for lengthening stay. This $50 penalty is assessed by AMR Direct LLC, to cover administrative fees.
6. Clients that choose to cancel their reservation 31 days or more will be charged a fee of $50. If the client cancels 30 days or less prior to arrival thed the full penalty is assessed and no $50 fee is charged. This $50 penalty is assessed by AMR Direct LLC, to cover administrative fees.
7. Clients will arrive in resort with a full prepaid reservation.

Passport Policy: It is important to note, passports must be valid for up to six months at time of arrival to your travel destination. Passport and visa information may be obtained by contacting the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department at (202) 647-5225 or by visiting the State Department website at http://www.state.gov/travel. Please be advised, any cancelations due to lack of correct travel documentation will incur penalties as per Hotel’s policy at time of booking. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.

Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until February 22, 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 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.

Offsite Guests & Day Passes: The hotel will allow offsite clients onto the property on a complimentary basis so long as there is no access to all-inclusive features and offsite guests are only allowed access to the MCE meeting room. Day passes are also available at $125 per person per day, that will include lunch, coffee breaks, taxes and gratuities for those participants that are not staying at the hotel.

Airport Information – The Cancun International Airport (CUN) is located approximately 18 miles away from Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun.

Airport Transfers – There are numerous websites offering transportation services from the Cancun Airport, these companies ARE NOT authorized nor allowed to pick up passengers at the airport or any other location in Cancun – Riviera Maya. To assist you with your transportation needs, special discounted rates have been negotiated by the Cancun International Airport. Shuttles, Transfers, Private and VIP transportation services are available through their website along with other complementary services provided by airport staff.

To make an airport shuttle reservation, 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.
• Alamo – Click Here and enter 7014125 under Contract ID to receive the Group Discount.
• National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.

Travel Documents – Travel documents vary based on itinerary. It is the sole responsibility of guests to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire duration of their stay and have them available when necessary. Valid travel documents such as passports and Visas are required for boarding and re-entry into the United States and other countries.

All guests must carry a valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least six months after your return date of travel. Guests are responsible to ensure validity dates of passport and to secure proper documentation for countries visited. Please consult your respective State Department or Foreign Ministry for specific Visa and entry requirements for countries scheduled on your travel itinerary. For U.S. citizens, further information can be found by visiting the Travel Website. Consult your healthcare professional for any inoculations you may require, or contact the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or online at the CDC Website

Note: If your passport is lost or stolen on a trip, you could be denied entry into your home country. To avoid this issue, we recommend following some practical steps: Make two copies of your passport ID page – that’s the page with your picture, your date of birth, etc. This can be an image scan or hard copy. Give one copy to someone you trust – a friend, family member, or assistant – in case you need to contact them while on your trip. Keep the other copy with you. If it’s printed, put it in your carry-on (not your checked luggage – that could go missing). If it’s an electronic copy, make sure you have access to it when you leave the U.S. (on your mobile device, or in your e-mail, for example).

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.