Psychiatry and Pharmacology for Primary Care
Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Puerto Rico - San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
This program includes 2.0 hours of content intended to meet the MATE Act requirements.
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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
Psychiatry and Pharmacology for Primary Care – 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 Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry and Pharmacology, to enhance attendees’ knowledge-base and core competence. 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 Psychiatry 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 14th
Best Practices in Prescribing Opioids: A Regulatory Perspective
Objectives: 1) Describe evolving opioid prescribing and regulatory practices in the United States 2) Discuss recently released opioid prescribing guidelines, while highlighting the relevance to primary care providers 3) Determine best practices for managing patients with chronic nonmalignant pain, while highlighting guidance from a regulatory perspective 4) Discuss cases, investigations, and licensure outcomes involving prescribers and opioids to identify practice improvement opportunities
Medical Management of Common Substance Use Disorders
Objectives: 1) Explore evidence-based treatment approaches for substance use disorders 2) Discuss strategies to fully engage patients and their families in the process, including shared decision-making and building trust 3) Gain insights into pharmacotherapeutic treatments, including their mechanisms of action, risks, and benefits as well as relevant psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions
Depression in Primary Care
Objectives: 1) How to diagnose depression and when to treat 2) What to choose and what to do if that doesn’t work 3) When to refer to a psychiatrist
Psycho-Oncology: Managing Mental Health in Cancer and Survivorship
Objectives: 1) Describe how psychiatric symptoms affect the outcomes of cancer patients 2) Discuss treatment options for depression, anxiety, and other commonly occurring mental health and quality of life concerns in the oncology population 3) Understand the relationship between the brain and body in the cancer setting.
Saturday, November 15th
Optimizing Drug Therapy and Avoiding Drug Injury in the Older Adult: Part 1
Objectives: 1) Discuss key physiologic and pathophysiologic changes of aging that impact drug therapy 2) Apply age-sensitive principles for medication dosing and management to patient scenarios
Optimizing Drug Therapy and Avoiding Drug Injury in the Older Adult: Part 2
Objectives: 1) List nine key questions useful for identifying and managing inappropriate polypharmacy, such as unnecessary medication use in older adults 2) Apply practical tools to screen and appropriately manage complex drug regimens among older adults with or at-risk for drug injury 3) Discuss high-risk drug-drug and drug-dietary supplement interactions commonly encountered in primary care, including best practices in identifying and managing related toxicities
Diagnosis and Management of Insomnia
Objectives: 1) Describe the epidemiology and clinical features of insomnia 2) Discuss how to diagnose insomnia and distinguish it from other psychiatric conditions 3) Become more comfortable with the different categories of sleep disturbances and associated behavioral and pharmacologic management strategies
Is It All in My Head?: Demystifying Somatic Symptom Disorders
Objectives: 1) Define the recently redefined somatic symptom and related disorders in the DSM-V 2) Appreciate common challenges and pitfalls when diagnosing and treating patients with somatic symptoms 3) Decide when to refer to a mental health provider
Sunday, November 16th
Best Practices in Chronic Kidney Disease: Highlights from Latest Guidelines and Expert Recommendations
Objectives: 1) Describe latest evidence and expert consensus guidance for the evaluation and risk assessment of individuals with CKD 2) Discuss medications used to delay CKD progression and manage its complications, including mechanism, safety, tolerability, efficacy, price, and simplicity of use 3) Review strategies to identify and manage cardiovascular risk in individuals with CKD 4) Summarize key recommendations for primary care in the evaluation, prevention, and management of CKD
Drug Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
Objectives: 1) Define treatment goals for patients with or at-risk for osteoporosis 2) Relate treatment strategies to empiric evidence regarding fracture prevention and treatment for women and men 3) Develop a prevention and monitoring plan for patients at-risk for osteoporosis 4) Describe pertinent pharmacologic parameters related to pharmaceuticals used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Evaluation and Management of Psychotropic Medication Side Effects
Objectives: 1) Identify the most common side effects associated with psychiatric medications 2) Understand how to monitor side effects 3) Understand how to adjust treatment regimens based on side effect profiles
Burnout and Well-Being: Where Are We At?
Objectives: 1) Define these terms and their relevance to the practice of modern medicine 2) Understand the evidence-based data surrounding these terms 3) What you can do to optimize your own wellness
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
November 14, 2025
Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 15, 2025
Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 16, 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 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 info@mceconferences.com.
*$50.00 Resort Fee (Website will list their standard $65 Resort Fee, however this will be adjusted to the $50 group discounted rate prior to departure)
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
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 – $299.00 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees)
- Ocean View Rooms – $359.00 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.*
• Access to Fitness Center, Pools, and Beach
• In room Coffee & Tea.
• Enhanced High Speed Internet Access in room, indoor meeting space, and hotel public areas.
• 30 minutes use of internet at the Lobby Computer stations.*
• Entertainment with live music. (May change seasonally)
• US $30.00 Casino match and play coupon at check in (once per stay).
• Daily Two (2) hours Bicycle Rental.*
• Daily Two (2) hours use Tennis Court ( reservation at Fitness Center required).**
• Daily One (1) hour Aqua Fitness Classes**
• Daily One (1) hour Yoga Classes.**
• Personal Trainer available at Fitness Center Six (6) hours a day (6am-9am) & (5pm-8pm).
*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 October 7, 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.
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.
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The travel documents you need as a U.S. citizen to travel to or from a U.S. territory or Freely Associated State depend on your destination.
U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. citizens do need a passport to travel to these Freely Associated States:
- The Federated States of Micronesia
- The Republic of the Marshall Islands
- The Republic of Palau
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