Primary Care Update – Program Information Coming Soon!

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.

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 and Amenities – At Skamania Lodge, no two rooms are alike. Some invite you to cozy up in front of the fireplace on a foggy Stevenson, WA, day, others look out over the Columbia River Gorge that will be the sight of your next adventure. Experience the Columbia River Gorge in every element of your stay in our guest rooms, from the textured carpet beneath your feet reminiscent of native basket weavings to the dark tufted headboard analogous to the pioneering era of Lewis & Clark, each Skamania Lodge guest room is inspired by the rich history and breathtaking nature found here in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. All rooms are approximately 200 square feet and are Non-Smoking. For your convenience, rooms also include the following: Mini-refrigerator, Coffee/Tea Maker, Self-controlled heating/cooling system, Cable Television, Wireless internet connection, Alarm clock, Bathtub/shower combination, Iron & Ironing Board, and Hairdryer.

• Superior Guestrooms – $329 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Superior room with views of the surrounding grounds feature northwest decor. Each room has a scenic view of native Northwest flora and fauna and features one king bed, tastefully appointed with original artwork, flat-screen televisions, wi/fi high-speed internet, hairdryers, ironing boards, coffee makers, and windows that open to the fresh mountain air.

(Bedding: Choose between 1 King bed or 2 Queen beds.)

Additional Lodging Information –

• Reduced Resort Fee – In addition to the rates set forth above, there will be a daily resort fee of $30.00, plus current Washington State tax, per room, per night which includes: unlimited local and toll free calls; wireless high-speed internet throughout the Lodge including guestrooms and meeting space; access to three scenic hiking trails including fitness trail, fitness center with indoor pool, hot tubs, saunas and outdoor hot tub with sun deck; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; self-guided art tour, access to outdoor fire-pit; on-site parking, access to EV charging stations, access to water filtration system, fresh hot coffee and tea available from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily.
• Check-In & Check-Out – Guest accommodations will be available starting at 4:00 pm on arrival day and reserved until 11:00 am on departure day. Skamania Lodge may impose a late check-out fee of $100.00, from 1:00-3:00 pm, and a full day’s room and tax will be charged after 3:00 pm. Any attendee wishing special consideration for late checkout should inquire at the front desk on the day of departure.
• Taxes: Room rates quoted above are subject to tax, which is currently 7.7%, and occupancy tax, which is currently 2%.

Parking – Self-parking at Skamania Lodge is complimentary for guests of the resort along with those attending the course but staying off-site.

Lodging Deposit – A Deposit is due at the time of booking. Balance is due to the resort upon arrival.

Lodging Cancellation Policy – An individual’s deposit is refundable to that individual if Skamania Lodge receives notice of an individual’s cancellation at least 7 days prior to scheduled arrival, though this shall have no bearing upon the group’s total liability pursuant to either the attrition or cancellation clauses herein.

Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until August 5, 2025 (based on availability). Our 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.

Airport Information – Skamania Lodge is located approximately 42 miles from the Portland International Airport (PDX). MCE recommends renting a car to take full advantage of the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding areas.

Blue Star Shuttle – Blue Star Shuttle is the only shuttle service that offers scheduled transportation to and from Portland International Airport to Downtown Portland and Lloyd Center Area every 30 minutes! Rates are $14 per person for a one-way trip or $24 per person for a round-trip. You will need to make a reservation ahead of time to set a pickup date and location. For more information or to make your reservation, please visit: bluestarbus.com or call 503-249-1837.

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.