Endocrinology and Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care
Sep 19, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025
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
Endocrinology and Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Endocrinology and Internal 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 Endocrinology and Internal Medicine with the goal of enhancing 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 Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goal to enhance primary care clinicians’ training. 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, September 19th
Using Insulin Effectively in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Objectives: 1) Determine when and how to start insulin in type 2 diabetes 2) Discuss individualizing insulin regimens in type 1 diabetes 3) Discuss the use of inexpensive insulin regimens to maximize glucose control and prevent hypoglycemia, when patients cannot afford expensive preparations
Type 2 Diabetes: Choosing Medications for Your Patients with Complications
Objectives: 1) Discuss how to determine the A1C goal for older patients and those with complications 2) Determine the role of oral agents and GLP-1 receptor agonists for therapy of patients with type 2 diabetes, cardiac, and renal disease
Practical Approach to the Patient with Potential DVT
Objectives: 1) Obtain an appropriate medical history to better identify those patients at risk 2) Confidently evaluate and assess the patient suspected of having DVT 3) Determine best management practices for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of DVT
Practical Approach to the Management of Chest Pain
Objectives: 1) Evaluate the complaint in the context of history, physical exam, and EKG findings 2) Develop a strategy to use cardiac biomarkers in the evaluation of ACS 3) Use recent research studies and guidelines to develop an approach to the patient with chest pain
Saturday, September 20th
Practical Approach to the Patient with Hyperlipidemia
Objectives: 1) Apply the current guidelines 2) Develop a practical approach for new medications available 3) Consider the new targets developed for cholesterol endpoint
Practical Approach to the Patient with Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Apply the current recommendations for the treatment of hypertension 2) Develop a rational approach to choosing medication for treating hypertension 3) Decide when and how to evaluate for secondary hypertension
New Guidelines for the Management of Thyroid Disease
Objectives: 1) Discuss biotin — friend or foe 2) Develop a deeper understanding of hypothyroidism in pregnancy 3) Determine what is the normal TSH in people over 70 4) Recognize when to treat subclinical thyroid disease 5) Review the symptomatic patient with normal thyroid function tests
Disorders of Calcium, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus Metabolism: Diagnosis and Therapy
Objectives: 1) Discuss the regulation of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus metabolism 2) Review the common causes of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia diagnosis and therapy 3) Differentiate between primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism 4) Discuss causes and therapy of vitamin D deficiency 5) Review the causes and management of high and low phosphorus
Sunday, September 21st
Osteoporosis
Objectives: 1) Discuss osteoporosis 2) Review DEXA scans for diagnosing 3) Recognize when to treat, how to treat, and how long to treat 4 ) Discuss what is new
Solving Pesky Endocrine Problems
Objectives: 1) Discuss adrenal insufficiency — primary vs secondary 2) Discuss what to do regarding high prolactin 3) Adrenal masses – should they come out 4) Recognize when endocrine signs point to eating disorders 5) Discuss the types of hyperparathyroidism
Practical Approach to the Patient with Headache
Objectives: 1) Review the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with a headache complaint 2) Confidently evaluate the patient with a headache and appreciate the indications for imaging 3) Develop a treatment plan that considers lifestyle changes, as well as medication
Dementia
Objectives: 1) Formulate a practical approach to screening for dementia 2) Discuss medication management to include polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions, as well as, new drugs and their potential efficacy and side-effects3) Develop a long-term follow-up and referral process that considers cost-effective and resource management
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
September 19, 2025
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
September 20, 2025
Marriott Savannah Riverfront Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
September 21, 2025
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
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 (Reservation 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 – 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 – $269 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 – $299 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 August 20, 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 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.
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.