Dermatology and Neurology 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 Dermatology and Neurology for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 07/28/2023 to 07/30/2023. 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 – Please call the Ocean’s Edge Resort & Golf Club reservations team at (774) 323-6191 and reference MCE Conferences to book your lodging within the group block at the discounted rate. The negotiated weeknight group rate will be made available to extend (3) days prior to and (3) three days after the program based on room type availability and pending hotel occupancy at time of booking is below 80% for night(s) extended.

If you need assistance, please contact our office via email at info@mceconferences.com.

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

Accommodations: Centrally located in Brewster, the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club offers these family-oriented Villages Villas to put you in the heart of their sprawling property. Golf, tennis, beauty services, restaurants, and more are mere footsteps away from your Cape Cod villa, giving you unparalleled choice with unbeatable ease. Please note that Arbor and Britterige Villas at The Villages do not have access to a private beach.

• Room Amenities Included In Group Villas Below: 
  • Full-Sized Kitchenette with Stovetop, Microwave, and Refrigerator
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Two 40-Inch LCD TVs
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Private Balcony or Patio

• Arbor One-Bedroom Villa – Weeknights at $399, with Fri & Saturday at $419, Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – 750 sq. ft. (4 Guests) Village Grounds – Location matters; and with easy access to the Ocean Edge Golf Club, Linx Tavern, Arbor Pool, and Shark Bah, this villa has that covered. These villas offer a bedroom plus a living space with a full pull-out sofa.
• Britterige Lower Level One Bedroom Villa – Weeknights at $455, with Fri & Saturday at $475, Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – 750 sq. ft. (4 Guests) Village Grounds – Lovely tile floors stretch throughout this lower-level residence. Follow them to a walkout patio, and spend the day at ease. These villas are recently renovated suites offering a queen bedroom plus a living space with a full pull-out sofa.
• Britterige One-Bedroom Villa – Weeknights at $475, with Fri & Saturday at $495, Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) – 750 sq. ft. (4 Guests) Village Grounds – Situated just off the Cape Cod Bike and Rail Trail, this one-bedroom residence features a kitchenette, ample living and dining space, and a patio or balcony. These villas are recently renovated suites offering a queen bedroom plus a living space with a full pull-out sofa.

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

Additional Lodging Information: 
Resort Fee: All Villages (Britterige, Arbor, Endicott, & Edinborough) guestrooms are subject to a daily resort service fee of $25.00 per bedroom, per night, plus tax. This fee is not a tip or gratuity but instead covers wireless internet in guestrooms and meeting spaces, parking, use of the Bayside Fitness Center, pools, towel service, local phone calls, in-room coffee makers and resort shuttle service in-season (May 1 – Oct 31). Taxes and food and beverage charges are additional.
Taxes: Accommodations are subject to local and state tax currently; State Occupancy Tax of 5.7%, Local Tax of 6%, Water Protection Trust Fund Tax of 2.75%.
Check-in/Check-out: Guest accommodations will be available at 4:00 PM on arrival day and reserved until 11:00 AM on departure day. Any attendee wishing special consideration for late checkout should inquire at the front desk on the day of departure.

Parking – Parking is included complimentary with paid Resort Fee for MCE Conference Attendees. Parking will be offered to local and offsite clients on a complimentary basis during conference days for hours of the conference only.

Lodging Deposit – One night Room Rate, Resort Fee and Tax charged at time of booking. Final Payment charged 14 days prior to arrival.

Lodging Cancellations – Cancel within 14 days, forfeit stay. Individual cancellations and/or individual reductions in length of stay made within 14-days of arrival will be charged full room, tax and resort service fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival will forfeit the full stay. Cancellations made 15 days or more before arrival will be refunded their deposit less a $25/bedroom + tax cancellation fee.

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 June 20, 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 best major airports to book flights to if you’re travelling to Cape Cod are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Theodore Francis Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, Rhode Island. Both are within driving distance of the islands, between 70 and 80 mi away.

There you can rent a car or take the scenic route to Cape Cod aboard the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority’s CapeFLYER passenger train.

We highly recommend a car rental for this destination as group villas are located throughout several miles of resort property and will require transportation to the Ocean Edge Mansion each day if you wish to participate in-person.

CapeFLYER: Getting to the Cape has never been so easy! Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority operates the new seasonal CapeFLYER weekend train service from Boston to Cape Cod (just $35 round trip). Amenities include onboard concessions, free Wi-Fi, wheelchair accessibility and passengers can bring their bikes at no charge. There will be many transportation connections available to your final destination after arriving on Cape, including buses, car rentals, taxis and ferry and air service to the Islands.  Schedules and pricing are available on their website, please Click Here.

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.