Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care

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

The AAFP has reviewed Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 08/04/2023 to 08/06/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA/AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian

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 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.

Lodging Reservations – To book your lodging please Click Here. 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: These stylish accommodations invite you to get away from it all. Light-filled guest rooms and suites are designed with the Gulf Coast’s laidback elegance in mind. With spacious balconies and pristine views of the Gulf of Mexico, it’s a welcoming space to enjoy a romantic getaway, gathering, or family escape.

• Escalara Building – Resort View – $230 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 380 ft2 Escalera Standard View Rooms include two plush queen beds or a plush king with luxe linens, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and coastal chic decor.
  Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
• Escalara Building – Pool View – $244 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 380 ft2 Escalera Tower Pool View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and welcoming coastal chic decor. Rooms look out onto our shimmering infinity-edge pool. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
• Premium Opal Building – Resort View – $244 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 440 ft2 Opal Tower Standard View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a refrigerator, coffee maker, a twin sleeper sofa, and coastal chic decor. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
• Premium Opal Building – Pool View – $259 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 440 ft2 Opal Tower Pool View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a twin sleeper sofa, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and welcoming coastal chic decor. Rooms look out onto our shimmering infinity-edge pool. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
• Premium Opal Building – Partial Gulf View – $281Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 440 ft2 Opal Tower Partial Gulf View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and welcoming coastal chic decor. Rooms look out onto partial views of the glimmering Gulf of Mexico. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
• Premium Opal Building – Beach Front – $336 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 400 ft2 Opal Tower Beachfront rooms feature include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a spacious private balcony overlooking Longboat Key and the glimmering Gulf of Mexico. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.

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

Additional Lodging Information: 
Resort Fee: Please note that the Zota Beach Resort will offer guests in the MCE room block a reduced Resort Fee of $20 taxable per room per night (originally $39) which includes: access to Valet Parking, Wi-Fi in guestrooms and meeting space, Gulf View Fitness Center, unlimited local and toll free calls, daily turndown service, in-room bottled water and coffee, pool towel service at the resort pool and hot tub, beach chairs for use on Hotel’s private beach, daily newspaper delivery, business center, concierge services, daily refreshments in the lobby, and much more. Subject to changes by Hotel. 
Taxes: There will also be a sales and occupancy tax added to the room rates and resort fee (currently 12%).
Additional Occupancy: Please be advised there may be a $30 per person per night fee added to any adults over the age of 18 beyond single or double occupancy.

Parking – Valet-parking is complimentary for MCE Conference Attendees.

Lodging Deposit – A Major Credit Card is used at the time of booking and a first-night room deposit to guarantee your reservation. Balance due to the hotel upon arrival.

Lodging Cancellations – Guests must cancel lodging reservations 7 days prior to the guest’s check-in date or the hotel will charge the credit card on file as a no show. 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 July 7, 2023 (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.

Airport Information: The nearest airport to Longboat Key is Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Airport which is 6.7 miles away. Other nearby airports include St. Petersburg (PIE) (34.4 miles), Tampa (TPA) (40 miles), Ft. Myers (RSW) (83.2 miles), and Orlando (MCO) (109 miles).

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.