Primary Care Update: Women’s Health and Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Apr 11, 2025 – Apr 13, 2025
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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: Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Women’s Health – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Women’s Health and Pediatric Emergency Medicine 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 Women’s Health and Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program will help you diagnose, treat, and prescribe 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 Women’s Health and Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
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, April 11th
Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): Is It Hot in Here or Is It Me?
Objectives: 1) Review the definition and diagnosis of menopause 2) Develop a deeper understanding of MHT indications and contraindications 3) Determine how to manage menopause without medications 4) Discuss the Women’s Health Initiative study – it’s impact and subsequent interpretation 5) Review MHT options 6) Examine bio-identical and non-hormonal medications for menopausal symptoms 7) Determine MHT decisions in special circumstances like premature menopause, perimenopause, and history of breast cancer
Chief Complaint: ‘My Periods Are Being Weird’ – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Objectives: 1) Create a differential diagnosis 2) Determine how the patient’s history and physical exam can help you 3) Identify which labs and imaging are needed 4) Determine appropriate treatment options
Let’s Use Our Heads
Objectives: 1) Effectively manage children who have sustained concussions and discuss return to play and return to learn guidelines 2) Apply guidelines in the management of children with head injury, including the ordering of a head CT 3) Utilize imaging studies appropriately in the evaluation of children with head injury
The Eyes Have It
Objectives: 1) Discuss eye anatomy and the key steps in a thorough eye examination 2) Summarize which clinical conditions may be identified by each step in the eye examination 3) Treat eye pathology, resulting from infection or trauma, and determine when to refer a child to an ophthalmologist 4) Recognize the clinical differences between periorbital cellulitis and orbital infections
Saturday, April 12th
Thinking Better: Medical Decision-Making at the Bedside
Objectives: 1) Recognize how pattern recognition, memory, and making snap judgments may lead to diagnostic errors 2) Identify the cognitive errors that physicians make most frequently 3) Develop an approach to medical decision-making that will help avoid diagnostic error
The Febrile Young Infant
Objectives: 1) Evaluate and treat the febrile infant who is less than eight weeks old 2) Summarize the data-driven evolution of the management of febrile young infants over the past decade 3) Appraise and incorporate recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics for the evaluation and management of the well-appearing febrile young infant
Clinical Challenges with Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) Methods
Objectives: 1) Discuss the current length of effectiveness and extended use of LARC methods 2) Discuss IUDs for emergency contraception 3) Review how to manage side-effects of LARC methods 4) Discuss best practice management of IUD clinical challenges like missing strings, stenotic cervical canal, embedment, IUD fracture, etc.
STI Update
Objectives: 1) Discuss the GC/CT rates in the U.S. 2) Discuss some reasons for STI rates increasing that we might be able to help 3) Review the new 2021 STI treatment guidelines from the CDC 4) Determine who should be tested for syphilis and how 5) Discuss Update on DoxyPEP
Sunday, April 13th
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Objectives: 1) Review the scope of sexual dysfunction and why it is complex 2) Describe the evaluation of a patient with sexual complaints 3) Discuss the types of sexual dysfunction, causes and criteria for diagnosis 4) Explore treatment approaches
Gender Diversity and Healthcare
Objectives: 1) Apply concepts and terminology that are in use today 2) Discuss the medical and surgical components of gender transition 3) Review clinical guidelines for hormone therapy for gender transition 4) Review considerations in general healthcare and cancer screening for gender diverse individuals 5) Discuss how to make your healthcare setting more inclusive
Infants Behaving Badly
Objectives: 1) Develop a thorough differential diagnosis for ill-appearing infants 2) Summarize the key management strategies in actual cases of ill-appearing infants 3) Select appropriate diagnostic studies in the evaluation and management of infants with interesting and uncommon diagnoses
Does My Patient Need Surgery?
Objectives: 1) Apply rapid management decisions based on children presenting with signs and symptoms suggestive of a surgical emergency 2) Select appropriate diagnostic studies in the evaluation of children with surgical emergencies 3) Avoid activities that will result in a delayed diagnosis for children with surgical emergencies
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to this activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
April 11, 2025
Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
April 12, 2025
Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
April 13, 2025
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 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
The AAFP and the CFPC have a bilateral reciprocal certification agreement whereby: CME/CPD activities held across the Canada – U.S. border are certified according to the nationality of the primary target audiences regardless of where the providers are located. The activities will be reviewed according to the criteria of the certifying organization.
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.
Hotel Accommodations
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Accommodations and Amenities – Experience ultimate comfort in San Juan, Puerto Rico at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Each of their 527 stylish hotel rooms and suites comes with a private balcony overlooking the beach or downtown San Juan.
- Standard ROH Rooms – $349.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)
- Ocean View Rooms – $399.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)
Additional Lodging Information –
- Taxes & Fees: Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (Discounted $50.00 Resort Fee plus 11% Government Tax) in effect at the time of check-out.
- Additional Adult Charge: Guest room rates are quoted as single or double occupancy. There may be an additional charge for occupants beyond this occupancy.
Resort Fee – A Resort fee of $50.00 and Room Tax of 11% are not included in the group room rate and will be charged daily to your account. Resort Fee Inclusions (inclusions are subject to change without notice by the Resort)
• Beach chairs and umbrellas.*
• US $30.00 Casino match and play coupon at check in (once per stay).
• Daily Two (2) hours Bicycle Rental.*
• 30 minutes use of internet at the Lobby Computer stations.*
• Daily Two (2) hours use Tennis Court ( reservation at Fitness Center required).**
• Daily One (1) hour Aqua Fitness Classes**
• Entertainment with live music. (May change seasonally)
• Daily One (1) hour Yoga Classes.**
• Personal Trainer available at Fitness Center Six (6) hours a day (6am-9am) & (5pm-8pm).
• In room Coffee & Tea.
• Local calls( Metro Area) and free 1-800 calls.
• US & PR Long distance calls.
• Enhanced High Speed Internet Access in room, indoor meeting space, and hotel public areas.
• Access to Fitness Center, Pools, and Beach *Beach Chairs, Umbrellas, Tennis, Bicycle Rentals and Internet access at the Lobby computer Stations based upon availability and/or weather conditions.
**For information and reservation visit the Wellness Center reception.
Hotel Parking – . Parking Overnight is confirmed for the group at $25 per day for overnight guests; local and offsite attendees will be able to park during conference hours on Fri, Sat, Sun for $20 per day.
Lodging Deposit – A Deposit of 1 Night + Tax is due at the time of booking. Deposits paid by guests are refundable if notice is received by Hotel at least ( 7 ) days prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.
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 March 1, 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 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.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information – The San Juan Airport (SJU) is located approximately 10 minutes from theSan Juan Marriott Resort & Casino. You can utilize ride-share or taxis.
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