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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 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.

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 – $629 Per Room Per Night CAD ($459 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 –  $699 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
• Deluxe Slopeside Room – $779 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
• Alpine Suite – $829.00 CAD (Plus Taxes and Fees)
• Junior Valley View Suite – $1,029 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: When sharing a room over and above double occupancy, each extra adult (18+ years) will be charged an additional $50.00 CAD per night for regular room categories/suites and an additional $75.00 CAD per night for all Fairmont Gold room categories/suites, plus applicable surcharges and/or taxes. For all regular room categories/suites, there will be no charge for children who share with their parents up to and including the age of 17 years. For all Fairmont Gold room categories/suites, each extra child who share with their parents (ages 6 to 17 years) will be charged an additional $35.00 CAD, per night, plus applicable surcharges and/or taxes, and 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 $5.00 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 $35 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 generally available for MCE Conference attendees. Please click here (Link Coming Soon) to reserve your discounted equipment rentals in advance and enter in the code “”. Discounts are available from X – X. 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 $39 CAD inclusive of taxes, per night. Valet services are also available at a rate of $48 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 December 11, 2024 (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.

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.