Dermatology and Pharmacology for Primary Care
Nov 15, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
Savannah - Marriott Savannah Riverfront
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Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Primary Care Update: Dermatology and Pharmacology – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Dermatology and Pharmacology while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Dermatology and Pharmacology, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program will help you in diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Dermatology and Pharmacology.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier during a 20-minute office visit.
Schedule
Friday, November 15th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Benign Skin Tumors
Objectives: 1) Diagnose common benign skin neoplasms 2) Select proper destructive methods to eliminate benign skin tumors 3) Recognize serious systemic associations with benign skin neoplasms
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Malignant Skin Tumors
Objectives: 1) Diagnose the common malignant skin tumors 2) Review the optimal approach to malignant skin tumors 3) Select cases that should be referred to specialty care
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
What a Headache! Clinical Review of Migraine Headaches with Corresponding Treatments
Objectives: 1) Review risk factors, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of migraine headaches 2) Discuss various treatment and preventative strategies for migraine headaches 3) Illustrate appropriate treatments through patient cases
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
They Aren’t Just for Diabetes Anymore: Update on Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Clinical Practice
Objectives: 1) Discuss the growing evidence and role of SGLT2 inhibitors within diabetic patients 2) Discuss growing evidence of SGLT2 inhibitors within non-diabetic patients, including heart failure and chronic kidney disease 3) Apply evidence to cases presented where SGLT2 inhibitors may be appropriate
Saturday, November 16th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Too Many Penicillin Allergies! Overview, Assessment and Action Plan for Success to Delabel
Objectives: 1) Discuss detrimental outcomes of self-reported penicillin allergies 2) Analyze current literature supporting penicillin allergy assessment and intervention which results in delabeling 3) Explore steps and practical measures to successfully delabel a penicillin allergy
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Hot Topics in Infectious Diseases: Shorter Durations of Therapy and IV to PO Conversion in Complicated Infections
Objectives: 1) Describe disease states where shorter durations of therapy data are growing 2) Review data in which IV to PO conversion is growing for complicated infections 3) Apply acquired data to cases likely to occur within the clinical practice
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Acne/Rosacea Primer
Objectives: 1) Clinically differentiate acne from rosacea 2) Identify differences in etiology between acne and rosacea 3) Employ proper treatments for both acne and rosacea
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Cutaneous Signs of Internal Malignancy
Objectives: 1) Recognize criteria for skin findings to be signs of internal malignancy 2) Identify the most common cutaneous signs of internal malignancy 3) Enhance awareness of cutaneous metastatic disease
Sunday, November 17th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
The Itchy Patient
Objectives: 1) Classify itchy patients into clinical groups, which suggest etiology 2) Know where to look and what to look for when patients present with pruritus 3) Manage the symptom of itch
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Skin Disease in Skin of Color
Objectives: 1) Recognize how common diseases may appear differently in skin of color patients 2) Identify and manage select skin diseases more common or unique to skin of color patients 3) Develop an in-depth understanding of the effects of cultural/medical practices on skin disease in skin of color patients
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Polypharmacy and the Elderly: Minimizing Untoward Effects Through Prudent Prescribing
Objectives: 1) Summarize factors leading to polypharmacy in the elderly 2) Define inappropriate medications for elderly patients 3) Describe tools to screen patients for polypharmacy
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Polypharmacy and the Elderly: Minimizing Untoward Effects Through Prudent Prescribing (Continued)
Objectives: 1) Describe best practices for limiting adverse drug events in “necessary” medications 2) Illustrate possible polypharmacy interventions using case studies
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
November 15, 2024
Marriott Savannah Riverfront Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 16, 2024
Marriott Savannah Riverfront Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 17, 2024
Marriott Savannah Riverfront Conference Center
Conference - Day 3
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
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
The AAFP has reviewed Dermatology and Pharmacology for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/15/2024 to 11/17/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 – 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 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 CME credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging Reservations -To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here. If you need assistance, please contact our office at info@mceconferences.com.
Please note: Room categories and bedding are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations – This luxury hotel is located in downtown Savannah, directly on the Riverfront and connected to River Street. This hotel features a restaurant. Rooms at Marriott Savannah Riverfront come equipped with work desks and WiFi internet access. Each room includes a seating area and coffee maker. Blue serves contemporary American breakfast dishes. The Atrium Bar is open for lunch and dinner, serving a full food menu, cocktails, beer and wine. Guests can work out in the 24-hour gym. The hotel suites at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa afford you undeniable opulence with extras including separate rooms for sleeping and living, wet bars, dining tables, fireplaces, pool tables and grand bathrooms with dual vanities and granite countertops. Unwind in your guest rooms after a day at the resort’s golf course, dipping in the pool, or following a massage at the spa.
- Standard Guestroom – $259 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Make yourself at home in the modern and stylish Savannah, GA, 350 sq.ft. hotel room.
- Riverfront Guestroom – $289 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Make yourself at home in the modern and stylish Savannah, GA, 350 sq.ft. hotel room with views of the riverfront.
Room Facilities (Subject to change at hotel discretion): Desk, Coffee machine, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels, Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Sofa, Alarm clock, Iron, Towels, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Socket near the bed, Tea/Coffee maker, Fold-up bed, TV, Refrigerator, Linens, Tile/Marble floor, Carpeted, Heating, Telephone, Cable channels, Wardrobe or closet, Radio, Interconnecting room(s) available, Satellite channels, Air conditioning.
Additional Lodging Information:
- Taxes & Fees: Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15% plus $5 state fee and $1 city occupancy fee) in effect at the time of check-in. City and State fees cannot be exempted by law. An Early Departure Fee may only be charged if an attendee checks out of the Hotel prior to the attendee’s scheduled departure date, without having notified the Hotel by midnight at least 24 hours in advance of the early departure.
- Additional Guests: Additional person fee of $20 will apply to those 18 years of age or older sharing a room with two adults, and the fee is per additional person, per night (up to 4 max occupancy in Qn/Qn and 3 max occupancy in King).
- Check-In & Check-Out – The Hotel’s check-in time is currently 4:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Parking – The Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel offers Self-Parking for guests and attendees at the current daily rate of $40.00 per vehicle, Bus/oversized vehicle parking: $115.00 daily.
Lodging Deposit – All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
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 October 14, 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 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.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information – Marriott Savannah Riverfront is 10.6 miles from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
You can choose from several transportation services based on your travel plans and budget. If searching for a low-cost transfer, go for one of the reliable Savannah Airport shuttles or public transit. Rideshare apps are also a good choice. Travelers who incline towards privacy rather than sharing a ride can hop on a cab or arrange a private transfer. Finally, if you wish to have an independent and flexible ride, you may rent a car right at Savannah Airport. See more info about each option to quickly find what works for you!
Savannah Airport Shuttle
If you wish to avoid crowded public buses but don’t want to spend a fortune on a private car service, shuttle transportation is your go-to choice! Several Savannah Airport shuttle providers offer dependable and affordable transfers to countless locations in the region. Discover the best shuttles in the list below.
Shuttle Company Phone Number
Savannah Airport Shuttle 912-988-7915
GMB Transportation 912-660-4385
Polite Shuttle 912-341-3701
TLT Smiling Faces Transportation 912-272-4054
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.
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What Are You Waiting For?
Register Early! In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.