Primary Care Update: Family Medicine and Geriatrics

Jun 20, 2025 – Jun 22, 2025

Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown - Kingsmill Resort

This program includes 2.0 hours of content intended to meet the MATE Act requirements.

From a quiet morning on the golf course to a thrilling afternoon on the James River, capped off with a relaxing spa retreat, the amenities at Kingsmill Resort allow you to enjoy your favorite activities. Beyond the gates of Kingsmill you’ll find even more Williamsburg attractions to explore. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of American history at Virginia’s Historic Triangle, where the three iconic destinations of Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg bring the past to life. Begin your journey at Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settlement in America, and explore the archeological remains and recreated buildings that transport you back to the early 17th century. Continue to Yorktown, where the decisive battle of the American Revolution unfolded, and stand on the same hallowed grounds where independence was won. Finally, meander through the streets of Williamsburg, a meticulously restored colonial capital where costumed interpreters provide a glimpse into daily life during the Revolutionary War era. From interactive exhibits to immersive reenactments, the Historic Triangle offers a captivating window into the nation’s origins and the struggles that shaped its foundation. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the remarkable heritage of Virginia’s historic gems.

Tuition

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Early Bird Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration (through March 20, 2025)
$ 899.00
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Lodging Reservations*

Tuition Discount Eligibility

MCE Cancellation Policy

Option 1 Option 2
Up to 90 days before conference date Refund - Less $50 processing fee Credit - 100%
Up to 30 days before conference date Refund - Less $100 processing fee Credit - Less $50 processing fee
Up to 7 days before conference date Refund - Less $250 processing fee Credit - Less $100 processing fee
Within 7 days of conference date No Refund Available Credit - Less $250 processing fee
  • Credits expire three years from the date of issue.
  • Credits applied to a future conference are non-refundable.

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: Family Medicine and Geriatrics – 12 Credits

This program includes 2.0 hours of content intended to meet the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requirements for DEA license renewal.

Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Family Medicine and Geriatrics 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 Family Medicine and Geriatrics, to enhance the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program 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 Family Medicine and Geriatrics.

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, June 20th

Smoking Cessation
Objectives: 1) Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology 2) Utilize techniques to enhance the patient’s ability to stop smoking

Anemia
Objectives: 1) Develop a diagnostic strategy to ascertain the etiology of anemia 2) Utilize the guidelines for diagnosing anemia in children and adults in terms of available testing 3) Develop a clinical approach to treating various anemias to include iron deficiency and “anemia of chronic disease”, due to infections, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease (CKD), malignancies, cytokines, interferons, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), et cetera 4) Describe the role of consultants in the evaluation and management of anemia

Multimorbidity: Discussing Goals of Care and the Challenging Decisions
Objectives: 1) Illustrate the four principles of clinical ethics 2) Discuss principles of shared decision-making and the challenges to achieving this 3) Define the “technological imperative” and how it applies in the care of seriously ill patients 4) Interpret preferences regarding survival, quality of life, and cost to patients for optimal patient-centered outcomes

Opioids and Pain Management in the Seriously Ill
Objectives: 1) Discuss how pain management strategies may vary in seriously ill patients, those approaching end-of-life, or those with chronic pain syndromes 2) Describe differences between dose, onset and duration of opioids based on drug formulation, route administered and tolerance 3) List commonly encountered opioid side-effects

Saturday, June 21st

Non-Malignant Pain Considerations and Safe Opioid Prescribing
Objectives: 1) Develop a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of chronic pain and how this relates to pharmacologic targets 2) Develop a data-driven and practical understanding of dosing, benefits, and side-effects of common non-opioid pharmacologic agents 3) Review pharmacologic algorithms for treating common pain syndromes, such as acute back pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain 4) Develop a practical approach to opioid risk stratification and identification of opioid use disorder

Polypharmacy and Pearls for Non-Pain Symptom Management in the Elderly
Objectives: 1) Compare and contrast efficacy of antiemetics and how to select appropriate medication based on patient symptom profile 2) Interpret evidence of the role of oxygen and opioids in treatment of dyspnea 3) Describe common management strategies for the care of patients who are actively dying and/or receiving comfort cares

Obesity
Objectives: 1) State the epidemiology of obesity in America and the health risks associated with obesity 2) Assess patients who are obese and determine if they need treatment 3) Recommend and utilize the ACC/AHA/TOS Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obese Adults, including diet, exercise, medications, and bariatric surgery 4) Employ the Endocrinology Society Guidelines for the Pharmacological Management of Obesity in your practice

Thyroid Diseases
Objectives: 1) Formulate a plan for the evaluation of a patient with presumed thyroid disease 2) Interpret common lab and imaging tests in the evaluation of a patient with thyroid disease 3) Select appropriate treatment modalities, both medical and surgical, for patients with thyroid disease, according to the American Thyroid Association Guidelines

Sunday, June 22nd

Recognition and Treatment of Depression
Objectives:1)Understand the incidence and prevalence of anxiety and depression 2) Evaluate patients withsignsand symptoms of anxiety and depression in order to make an accurate diagnosis 3) Prescribe appropriatemedications to treat these disorders

Potpourri: A Collection of Cases in Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Review management of common conditions seen in primary care 2) Describe cases related to hospital medicine 3) Consider when a single study may or may not change your practice

Delirium and Depression in the Elderly
Objectives: 1) Become familiar with the diagnosis of major depression and its epidemiology in older adults 2) Discuss two quick office-based screening tools 3) Review evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological management strategies 4) Differentiate depression from dementia and delirium

Approaches to Early- and Late-Stage Dementia Syndromes
Objectives: 1) Compare cognitive impairment and dementia, and discuss the common trajectories of each 2) Interpret the best evidence in investigating the role of nutritional support in patients with dementia 3) Describe common prognostic scales for patients with dementia, including the Mitchell Mortality Index and the FAST Score

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

June 20, 2025

Kingsmill Burwell Ballroom

Conference - Day 1

Breakfast for Registered Attendees

Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

June 21, 2025

Kingsmill Burwell Ballroom

Conference - Day 2

Breakfast for Registered Attendees

7:30 AM - 11:50 AM

June 22, 2025

Kingsmill Burwell Ballroom

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
MCE Conferences continuing medical education programs are organized by primary care healthcare professionals who are leaders in their field, and MCE Conferences plans to apply for American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) credit for all of its courses prior to the program date.

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. CFPC members who complete any CME/CPD activity certified by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro+ Certified or Mainpro+ Certified Assessment credits.

American Osteopathic Association – AOA
The AOA automatically recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as AOA Category 2 credit.

American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for recertification and continuing education credits. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one contact hour for registered nurses or one advanced practice CNE for nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of 12 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

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

Lodging Reservations -To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here. If you need assistance, please contact our office at 

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

Accommodations and Amenities – Kingsmill Resort is your ultimate destination. Enhanced by the riverside accommodations and resort amenities, this isn’t just another hotel in Williamsburg, VA – It’s an opportunity for the experience of a lifetime. Make yourself at home and enjoy your resort stay in any of the comfortable guest rooms or 1-3 bedroom condos. With accommodations that allow you to choose a room that puts you conveniently near your favorite resort activity, there is no doubt you’ll enjoy every minute of your stay.

  • Deluxe Guestrooms $229 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – Deluxe accommodations are located in close proximity to the sports club, spa and restaurants and adjacent to Wareham’s Pond. Guestrooms include a Private Balcony or Patio, Lavazza Espresso Coffee Maker, Mini Refrigerator, In-Room Safe, Hair Dryer, Umbrella, Iron/Ironing Board, Complimentary WiFi, Desk, Multi-Line Telephone with Personal Voicemail and Free Local Calls, 42” Flat Panel TV, Average Square Feet: 375, Complimentary Parking
  • Riverv Guestrooms $259 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – River accommodations are located along the panoramic James River and are closest to the pools, sports club, spa and restaurants. Guestrooms include a Private Balcony or Patio, Lavazza Espresso Coffee Maker, Mini Refrigerator, In-Room Safe, Hair Dryer, Umbrella, Iron/Ironing Board, Complimentary WiFi, Desk, Multi-Line Telephone with Personal Voicemail and Free Local Calls, 42” Flat Panel TV, Average Square Feet: 375, Complimentary Parking
  • Deluxe One-Bedroom Condo$289 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – Book your stay in the 1-Bedroom Condo and you’ll retreat to a lavish owner’s suite and king-size bed each night. Featuring 820 sq. ft. of space to unwind each night. Condos include a  Spacious Living Room with Queen-Size Sleep Sofa, Dining Room, Fully Equipped Kitchen (Refrigerator, Stove, Dish Washer, Basic Dishes), Lavazza Espresso Coffee Maker, Private Balcony or Patio, Fireplace (In Most Condo Units), Television in Living Room and Bedroom, In-Room Washer/Dryer, Plush Robes, Hair Dryer, Umbrella, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Desk, Complimentary WiFi, Multi-Line Telephones with Personal Voicemail and Free Local Calls, 42” Flat Panel TV, Complimentary Parking.
  • River One-Bedroom Condo$319 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – River accommodations are located along the panoramic James River. Book your stay in the 1-Bedroom Condo and you’ll retreat to a lavish owner’s suite and king-size bed each night. Featuring 820 sq. ft. of space to unwind each night. Condos include a  Spacious Living Room with Queen-Size Sleep Sofa, Dining Room, Fully Equipped Kitchen (Refrigerator, Stove, Dish Washer, Basic Dishes), Lavazza Espresso Coffee Maker, Private Balcony or Patio, Fireplace (In Most Condo Units), Television in Living Room and Bedroom, In-Room Washer/Dryer, Plush Robes, Hair Dryer, Umbrella, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Desk, Complimentary WiFi, Multi-Line Telephones with Personal Voicemail and Free Local Calls, 42” Flat Panel TV, Complimentary Parking.

The discounted Resort Fee of $39.00 per room (normally $49.00) per night, plus applicable taxes, includes:
· Wi-Fi in Guestrooms and Meeting Rooms
· Self-Parking
· In Room Coffee /Tea Service
· Use of the Kingsmill Fitness Facility to include indoor and outdoor pools
· Entry to lazy river pool
· Use of the tennis and pickleball courts, bicycles and soccer field
· Use of non-motorized marina equipment (paddle boards, kayaks)
· Driving range and bucket of balls

Additional Lodging Information
All rates are for accommodations only and group rates apply three (3) days prior and three (3) days after the scheduled peak program dates; based on room type availability. In addition to the Rates set forth above, there will be a daily discounted Resort Fee of $39.00 per room,(normally $49.00) per night, plus applicable taxes, which are currently 7.0%. Room Rates are subject to state and county taxes; the current taxes are:
· 7.0% State Sales Tax
· 5.0% Local Sales Tax
· $2.00 per room night Occupancy Tax
All fees and taxes are subject to change based on state and local laws.
*All Room Types are non-smoking. A $250.00 fee per room, per day, will be charged to the individual’s credit card on file for non-compliance.

Hotel Parking – Self-Parking is included complimentary in the Resort Fee, and there will be complimentary self-parking for local and offsite attendees during the dates of the conference.

Lodging Deposit: A credit card will be required to make a reservation. Each guest will be charged the first night’s room and tax.

Per hotel guidelines: Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who failed to identify their affiliation with MCE at the time the reservation was made. Refunds will not be given to attendees who check out early. Individual reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to midnight on the seventh (7th) day prior to arrival. Cancellations after that time will be charged for the full stay, plus taxes to their individual card on file. Cancellation requests must go directly to the Kingsmill Resort Reservation Department phone at 1-855-266-9143.

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 cancellations: 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 May 17, 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 who 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 closest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), located just 20 miles from downtown Williamsburg, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are just 46 miles away.

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  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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