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Hilton Head Island, SCApril 16-19*

Venice, ItalyMay 4-7*

Lake Louise, Alberta, CanadaJune 1-4*

Budapest, HungaryJuly 6-9*

Banff, Alberta, CanadaAugust 6-9*

Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, ItalySeptember 7-10*

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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJune 5-7

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Wailea, Maui, HINovember 8-12**

Nassau, BahamasDecember 3-6*

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLFebruary 4-7*

Nassau, BahamasMarch 11-14*

Nassau, BahamasMay 21-24*

Paris, FranceJune 8-11*

Kapalua, Maui, HIJuly 12-16**

San Diego, CAAugust 6-9*

Wailea, Maui, HISeptember 20-24**

Koloa, Kauai, HiOctober 4-8**

Palm Beach, ArubaNovember 12-15*

Grand Cayman Island, BWIDecember 10-13*

Breckenridge, COFebruary 5-7

Ka’anapali, Maui, HIMarch 14-18**

Koloa, Kauai, HIMay 24-28**

Disneyland® Resort, CAJune 11-14*

Martha’s Vineyard, MAJuly 24-26***

London, United KingdomAugust 10-13*

Estes Park, COOctober 9-11

New York, NYNovember 13-15***

New York, NYDecember 11-13***

Ko Olina, Oahu, HiFebruary 7-11**

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMarch 14-18**

Sedona, AZJune 12-14

Half Moon Bay, CAAugust 14-16***

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOctober 11-15**

Ko Olina, Oahu, HiDecember 13-17**

Palm Springs, CAFebruary 19-21

San Juan, Puerto RicoMarch 18-21*

Santa Barbara, CAJune 12-14***

Yosemite, CAAugust 14-16

Barcelona, SpainOctober 12-15*

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDecember 27-31**

Waikoloa Village, Big Island, HIMarch 21-25**

Ko Olina, Oahu, HIJune 14-18**

Wailea, Maui, HIAugust 16-20**

Disneyland® Resort, CAOctober 22-25*

Las Vegas, NVDecember 28-30

Miami Beach, FLMarch 26-28

New York, NYJune 19-21***

Victoria, BC, CanadaAugust 28-30

Key West, FLOctober 30- November 1

Laguna Beach, CAJune 19-21***

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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLApril 24-26

Chicago, ILJune 26-28

Las Vegas, NVSeptember 4-6

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOctober 30- November 1

Scottsdale, AZDecember 4-6

San Diego, CAMarch 5-7 MEN’S &

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CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGY

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Las Vegas, NVApril 17-19

Jackson Hole, WYJune 26-28

Yosemite, CAJuly 3-5

Hilton Head Island, SCAugust 13-16*

Santa Fe, NMSeptember 4-6

Scottsdale, AZNovember 13-15

Asheville, NCDecember 11-13

CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGYPage 12

NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRY†

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Charelston, SCApril 24-26

Hilton Head Island, SCJune 11-14*

Las Vegas, NVJuly 3-5

Seattle, WAAugust 21-23

Nassau, BahamasNovember 5-8*


Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJanuary 22-24 NEUROLOGY &

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Page 13Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJuly 17-19

ENDOCRINOLOGYPage 14

Las Vegas, NVJune 19-21

Mackinac Island, MIJuly 9-12*

Napa Valley/Sonoma, CAOctober 2-4

Disneyland® Resort, CANovember 19-22*

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLFebruary 19-21


GERIATRIC MEDICINE†

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San Diego, CAMay 15-17

Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky, MTJuly 3-5

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLSeptember 4-6


Scottsdale, AZFebruary 12-14


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ORTHOPEDICS†

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New Orleans, LAApril 17-19

Lake George, NYJune 12-14

Las Vegas, NVAugust 14-16

San Diego, CAOctober 2-4


San Diego, CAJanuary 29-31

Las Vegas, NVFebruary 12-14

Scottsdale, AZMarch 5-7

ORTHOPEDICS†

Page 16Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJune 19-21

Charleston, SCOctober 30- November 1

RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETAL

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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMay 22-24

Charleston, SCAugust 28-30

San Diego, CANovember 6-8


RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETALPage 17

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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Napa, CAApril 24-26

Nashville, TNJune 19-21

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLAugust 7-9

Newport, RIOctober 30- November 1

Las Vegas, NVNovember 6-8

Disneyland® Resort, CAMarch 26-28

INFECTIOUS DISEASESPage 18

DERMATOLOGYPage 19

Las Vegas, NVMay 1-3

Disneyland® Resort, CAAugust 7-9

Savannah, GAOctober 9-11

Key West, FLDecember 11-13

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMarch 26-28

DERMATOLOGYPage 19

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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLApril 2-5*

Colorado Springs, COJune 19-21

Yosemite, CASeptember 25-27

San Antonio, TXNovember 6-8

San Diego, CADecember 11-13


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Hilton Head Island, SCApril 16-19*

Venice, ItalyMay 4-7*

Lake Louise, Alberta, CanadaJune 1-4*

Budapest, HungaryJuly 6-9*

Banff, Alberta, CanadaAugust 6-9*

Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, ItalySeptember 7-10*

New York, NYOctober 2-4***


Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDecember 3-6*

Wailea, Maui, HIJanuary 31- February 4**

Nassau, BahamasFebruary 4-7*



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Wailea, Maui, HIApril 19-23**

Asheville, NCMay 15-17

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJune 5-7

Anchorage, AKJuly 6-9*

Washington, D.C.August 6-9*

Cape Cod, MASeptember 11-13***


Wailea, Maui, HINovember 8-12**

Nassau, BahamasDecember 3-6*

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLFebruary 4-7*

Nassau, BahamasMarch 11-14*

Nassau, BahamasMay 21-24*

Paris, FranceJune 8-11*

Kapalua, Maui, HIJuly 12-16**

San Diego, CAAugust 6-9*

Wailea, Maui, HISeptember 20-24**

Koloa, Kauai, HiOctober 4-8**

Palm Beach, ArubaNovember 12-15*

Grand Cayman Island, BWIDecember 10-13*

Breckenridge, COFebruary 5-7

Ka’anapali, Maui, HIMarch 14-18**

Koloa, Kauai, HIMay 24-28**

Disneyland® Resort, CAJune 11-14*

Martha’s Vineyard, MAJuly 24-26***

London, United KingdomAugust 10-13*

Estes Park, COOctober 9-11

New York, NYNovember 13-15***

New York, NYDecember 11-13***

Ko Olina, Oahu, HiFebruary 7-11**

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMarch 14-18**

Sedona, AZJune 12-14

Half Moon Bay, CAAugust 14-16***

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOctober 11-15**

Ko Olina, Oahu, HiDecember 13-17**

Palm Springs, CAFebruary 19-21

San Juan, Puerto RicoMarch 18-21*

Santa Barbara, CAJune 12-14***

Yosemite, CAAugust 14-16

Barcelona, SpainOctober 12-15*

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDecember 27-31**

Waikoloa Village, Big Island, HIMarch 21-25**

Ko Olina, Oahu, HIJune 14-18**

Wailea, Maui, HIAugust 16-20**

Disneyland® Resort, CAOctober 22-25*


Miami Beach, FLMarch 26-28

New York, NYJune 19-21***

Victoria, BC, CanadaAugust 28-30

Key West, FLOctober 30- November 1

Laguna Beach, CAJune 19-21***

MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTH†

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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLApril 24-26

Chicago, ILJune 26-28

Las Vegas, NVSeptember 4-6

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLOctober 30- November 1

Scottsdale, AZDecember 4-6

San Diego, CAMarch 5-7 MEN’S &

WOMEN’S HEALTH†

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Las Vegas, NVApril 17-19

Jackson Hole, WYJune 26-28

Yosemite, CAJuly 3-5

Hilton Head Island, SCAugust 13-16*

Santa Fe, NMSeptember 4-6

Scottsdale, AZNovember 13-15

Asheville, NCDecember 11-13

CARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGYPage 12

NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRY†

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Charelston, SCApril 24-26

Hilton Head Island, SCJune 11-14*

Las Vegas, NVJuly 3-5

Seattle, WAAugust 21-23

Nassau, BahamasNovember 5-8*


Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJanuary 22-24 NEUROLOGY &

PSYCHIATRY†

Page 13Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJuly 17-19


Las Vegas, NVJune 19-21

Mackinac Island, MIJuly 9-12*

Napa Valley/Sonoma, CAOctober 2-4

Disneyland® Resort, CANovember 19-22*

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLFebruary 19-21



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San Diego, CAMay 15-17

Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky, MTJuly 3-5

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLSeptember 4-6


Scottsdale, AZFebruary 12-14


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ORTHOPEDICS†

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New Orleans, LAApril 17-19

Lake George, NYJune 12-14

Las Vegas, NVAugust 14-16

San Diego, CAOctober 2-4


San Diego, CAJanuary 29-31

Las Vegas, NVFebruary 12-14

Scottsdale, AZMarch 5-7

ORTHOPEDICS†

Page 16Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLJune 19-21

Charleston, SCOctober 30- November 1


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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMay 22-24

Charleston, SCAugust 28-30

San Diego, CANovember 6-8


RHEUMATOLOGY & MUSCULOSKELETALPage 17

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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Napa, CAApril 24-26

Nashville, TNJune 19-21

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLAugust 7-9

Newport, RIOctober 30- November 1

Las Vegas, NVNovember 6-8

Disneyland® Resort, CAMarch 26-28

INFECTIOUS DISEASESPage 18

DERMATOLOGYPage 19

Las Vegas, NVMay 1-3

Disneyland® Resort, CAAugust 7-9

Savannah, GAOctober 9-11

Key West, FLDecember 11-13

Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLMarch 26-28

DERMATOLOGYPage 19


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Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLApril 2-5*

Colorado Springs, COJune 19-21

Yosemite, CASeptember 25-27

San Antonio, TXNovember 6-8

San Diego, CADecember 11-13


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September 7-10, 2020AMALFI COAST, SORRENTO, ITALYHilton Sorrento PalaceAddictionGastroenterologyPulmonologyRheumatology

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KA’ANAPALI, MAUI, HIThe Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapaliPage 9

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MAHarbor View HotelPage 8


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2020n APRIL 16-19*Hilton Head, SCHilton Head Marriott Resort & SpaGastro/Geri/Neuro/RheumStarting at $279 per night

n APRIL 19-23**Wailea, Maui, HiWailea Beach Resort- Marriott, Maui Bariatrics/Derm/Pulm/OrthoStarting at $419 per night

n MAY 4-7*Venice, ItalyHilton Molino Stucky VeniceCardio/Men’s Uro/Palliative/ToxStarting at 409€ per night Single Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Starting at 439€ per night Double Room (two breakfasts included in room rate)

n MAY 15-17Asheville, NCThe Omni Grove Park InnAddiction/Derm/GynStarting at $355 per night

n MAY 21-24*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortEndo/OB/Rheum/VascStarting at $169 Beach TowerStarting at $219 Coral TowerStarting at $239 Royal TowerStarting at $529 Cove Suites

n MAY 24-28**Koloa, Kauai, HIGrand Hyatt Kauai Resort and SpaGeri/ID/Neuro/PulmStarting at $389 per night

n JUNE 1-4*Lake Louise, Alberta, CanadaFairmont Chateau Lake LouiseBariatrics/Emergency Med/Endo/OrthoStarting at $489 CAD per nightSpecial mid-week conference schedule. See www.mer.org for details.

n JUNE 5-7Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaCardio/Pod/PulmStarting at $339 per night

n JUNE 8-11*Paris, FranceParis Marriott Opera Ambassador HotelID/Onc/Pain/PsychStarting at 399€ per night Single & Double Room (breakfast included in room rate)

n JUNE 11-14*Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaEndo/Men’s Uro/Neuro/RheumStarting at $379 per night

n JUNE 12-14Sedona, AZHilton Sedona Resort at Bell RockDerm/Gastro/PulmStarting at $289 per night

n JUNE 12-14***Santa Barbara, CAThe Ritz-Carlton, Bacara, Santa BarbaraCardio/Neuro/VascStarting at $349 per nightPremium Location

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n JUNE 14-18**Ko Olina, Oahu, HIAulani, A Disney Resort & SpaDerm/ENT/Geri/GynStarting at $389 per night

n JUNE 19-21***New York, NYGrand Hyatt New YorkAllergy & Immuno/Gastro/Sports MedStarting at $279 per nightPremium Location

n JUNE 19-21***Laguna Beach, CAThe Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelEndo/Nephro/OphthStarting at $329 per night

n JULY 6-9*Budapest, HungaryHilton BudapestAllergy & Immuno/Derm/Neuro/OphthStarting at 210€ per night Single Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Starting at 230€ per night Double Room (two breakfasts included in room rate)

n JULY 6-9*Anchorage, AKThe Hotel AlyeskaEndo/ID/Pulm/Sports MedStarting at $335 per night

n JULY 12-16**Kapalua, Maui, HiThe Ritz-Carlton, KapaluaEndo/ID/Psych/RheumStarting at $350 per night

n JULY 24-26***Martha’s Vineyard, MAHarbor View HotelCardio/Gastro/PulmStarting at $549 per nightPremium Location

n AUGUST 6-9*Banff, Alberta, CanadaFairmont Banff SpringsID/Men’s Uro/Onc/PsychStarting at $499 CAD per night

n AUGUST 6-9*Washington, D.C.Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C.Bariatrics/Cardio/Nephro/PainStarting at $245 per night

n AUGUST 6-9*San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoCardio/ENT/OB/PsychStarting at $310 per night

n AUGUST 10-13*London, United KingdomThe Savoy Hotel, LondonDerm/Endo/Gastro/OrthoStarting at £286 per night Superior Queen RoomStarting at £387 per night Deluxe King Room(breakfast not included in room rates)

n AUGUST 14-16***Half Moon Bay, CAThe Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayEndo/Pulm/VascStarting at $419 per nightPremium Location

n AUGUST 14-16Yosemite, CATenaya Lodge at YosemiteEndo/Gyn/OrthoStarting at $365 per night

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n AUGUST 16-20**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortDerm/Geri/Neuro/ToxStarting at $409 per night

n AUGUST 28-30Victoria, BC, CanadaFairmont EmpressDerm/Neuro/RheumStarting at $349 CAD per night

n SEPTEMBER 7-10*Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, ItalyHilton Sorrento PalaceAddiction/Gastro/Pulm/RheumStarting at 219€ per night Single Room (one breakfast included in room rate)Starting at 263€ per night Double Room (two breakfasts included in room rate)

n SEPTEMBER 11-13***Cape Cod, MAWequassett Resort and Golf ClubDerm/Neuro/PalliativeStarting at $445 per night Premium Location

n SEPTEMBER 20-24**Wailea, Maui, HIWailea Beach Resort-Marriott, MauiAllergy & Immuno/Gastro/ Sports Med/VascStarting at $419 per night

n OCTOBER 2-4***New York, NYNew York Marriott MarquisEndo/ID/NephroStarting at $379 per nightPremium Location

n OCTOBER 2-4Las Vegas, NVCaesars Palace Las VegasDerm/Gastro/PscyhStarting at $179 per night

n OCTOBER 4-8**Koloa, Kauai, HIGrand Hyatt Kauai Resort and SpaEndo/Geri/Ortho/PainStarting at $339 per night

n OCTOBER 9-11Estes Park, COThe Stanley Hotel Derm/ENT/RheumStarting at $279 per night

n OCTOBER 11-15**Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary Resort Bariatrics/Gyn/Neuro/OrthoStarting at $329 per night

n OCTOBER 12-15*Barcelona, SpainHotel Arts Barcelona, The Ritz-CarltonCardio/Geri/Neck & Spine/PsychStarting at 350€ per night Single & Double Room(breakfast not included in room rates)

n OCTOBER 22-25*Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaEndo/ID/Neuro/PsychStarting at $379 per night

n OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1Key West, FLMargaritaville Resort & MarinaCardio/Gastro/Neck & SpineStarting at $305 per night

n NOVEMBER 6-8Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsEndo/Geri/PodStarting at $335 per night

n NOVEMBER 8-12**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortCardio/ID/Ophth/PsychStarting at $349 per night

n NOVEMBER 12-15*Palm Beach, ArubaThe Ritz-Carlton, ArubaEndo/Gyn/Neuro/OrthoStarting at $329 per night

n NOVEMBER 13-15***New York, NYGrand Hyatt New YorkAddiction/Derm/PulmStarting at $329 per nightPremium Location

n DECEMBER 3-6*Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsAllergy & Immuno/Nephro/Psych/ToxStarting at $339 per night

n DECEMBER 3-6*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortBariatrics/Cardio/Neuro/OncStarting at $149 Beach TowerStarting at $219 Coral TowerStarting at $239 Royal TowerStarting at $459 Cove Suites

n DECEMBER 10-13*Grand Cayman Island, BWIThe Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & SpaGeri/ID/Neuro/OphthStarting at $325 per night

n DECEMBER 11-13***New York, NYGrand Hyatt New YorkDerm/ENT/RheumStarting at $329 per nightPremium Location

n DECEMBER 13-17**Ko Olina, Oahu, HIAulani, A Disney Resort & SpaEmergency Med/Endo/Gastro/PulmStarting at $372 per night

n DECEMBER 27-31**Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsID/Neuro/Neck & Spine/RheumStarting at $369 per night

n DECEMBER 28-30Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoAddiction/Pain/PalliativeStarting at $169 per night

2021n JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 4**Wailea, Maui, HIGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortDerm/Men’s Uro/Pain/VascStarting at $400 per night

Visit www.mer.org for complete session titles and learning objectives for each meeting.

n FEBRUARY 4-7*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortEndo/Men’s Uro/Palliative/RadStarting at $189 Beach TowerStarting at $249 Coral TowerStarting at $269 Royal TowerStarting at $580 Cove Suites

n FEBRUARY 4-7*Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary Resort Cardio/Emergency Med/Onc/PainStarting at $369 per night

n FEBRUARY 5-7Breckenridge, COThe Village at Breckenridge- Gravity HausGastro/Ophth/PscyhStarting at $295 per night

n FEBRUARY 7-11**Ko Olina, Oahu, HIAulani, A Disney Resort & SpaAddiction/Gyn/ID/NeuroStarting at $369 per night

n FEBRUARY 19-21Palm Springs, CAHyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & SpaDerm/Neuro/PulmStarting at $329 per night

n MARCH 5-7Las Vegas, NVCaesars Palace Las VegasEndo/Gyn/PsychStarting at $109 per night

n MARCH 11-14*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortDerm/OB/Pulm/Sports MedStarting at $209 Beach TowerStarting at $269 Coral TowerStarting at $299 Royal TowerStarting at $589 Cove Suites

n MARCH 14-18**Ka’anapali, Maui, HIThe Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapaliCardio/Onc/Psych/ToxStarting at $369 per night

n MARCH 14-18**Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsENT/Geri/Neuro/OrthoStarting at $379 per night

n MARCH 18-21*San Juan, Puerto RicoInterContinental San JuanBariatrics/Endo/ID/PodStarting at $279 per night

n MARCH 21-25**Waikoloa Village, Big Island, HIHilton Waikoloa VillageAllergy & Immuno/Gastro/Nephro/RheumStarting at $308 per night

n MARCH 26-28Miami Beach, FLLoews Miami Beach HotelDerm/Neck & Spine/OphthStarting at $424 per night

INTERNAL MEDICINE

DATES & LOCATIONS

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SCOTTSDALE, AZThe Phoenician

©DISNEY

WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

2020n APRIL 24-26Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaWomen’s Health for Primary Care:Endo/Gyn/PsychStarting at $362 per night

n DECEMBER 4-6 Scottsdale, AZThe PhoenicianWomen’s Health for Primary Care:Cardio/Endo/GynStarting at $284 per night

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference.

WOMEN’S HEALTH FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm

Day Two — 7:30am–12:40pm

Day Three — 7:30am–9:30am

TOPICS MAY INCLUDE†

MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTH

DATES & LOCATIONS


OBSTETRICS• Common causes of

infertility• Prenatal testing• Thyroid disorders in

pregnant women• Sexually transmitted

infections in pregnancy• Preeclampsia and

HELLP syndrome

GYNECOLOGY• Abnormal uterine

bleeding• Menopausal transition

and hormone replacement therapy

• Breast cancer screening• Cervical cancer

screening and HPV management

• Sexually transmitted infections

ENDOCRINOLOGY• Osteoporosis• Thyroid disorders• Obesity and complications

of weight gain• Female hyperandrogenic

disorders

CARDIOLOGY• Hypertension• Arrhythmia management• Coronary artery disease• Acute coronary syndromes

PSYCHIATRY• Mood disorders in

menopause and pregnancy

• Anxiety disorders • Eating disorders• Substance abuse

RHEUMATOLOGY• Common rheumatologic

conditions in women• Osteoarthritis• Fibromyalgia

†For the specific agenda of each meeting including learning objectives and accreditation information, please visit www.mer.org.


MEN’S HEALTH FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm




UROLOGY• Prostate cancer screening and treatment• Sexually transmitted infections• Androgen replacement and sexual function• Benign male genitourinary conditions• Male malignancies

CARDIOLOGY• Hypertension• Arrhythmia management• Coronary artery disease• Acute coronary syndromes

PSYCHIATRY• Suicide and violence• Adult ADHD• Adult bipolar disorders• Substance abuse• Depression• Anxiety disorders

ENDOCRINOLOGY• Diabetes management• Dyslipidemias• Obesity and complications of weight gain• Male hypogonadism

Men’s Health content will be offered in these locations:

2020n JUNE 26-28Chicago, ILThe Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, ChicagoMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary Care: Gyn/Men’s Uro/PsychStarting at $289 per night

n SEPTEMBER 4-6Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary Care: Cardio/Gyn/Men’s UroStarting at $159 per night

n OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary Care: Endo/Gyn/Men’s UroStarting at $359 per night

2021n MARCH 5-7San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoMen’s & Women’s Health for Primary Care: Cardio/Gyn/Men’s UroStarting at $285 per night


MEN’S & WOMEN’S HEALTH

DATES & LOCATIONS

SAN DIEGO, CAHotel del Coronado

LAS VEGAS, NVBellagio Hotel and Casino

CHICAGO, ILThe Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago


+ Additional destination!

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DATES & LOCATIONSCARDIOLOGY & PULMONOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCES 4-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm



Day One — 7:30am–12:40pm



Day Four — 7:30am–9:30am


CARDIOLOGY• Workup of coronary artery disease (CAD)• Primary and secondary prevention of CAD• Workup of acute coronary syndromes (ACS)• Arrhythmia management• Hypertension• Congestive heart failure• Atrial fibrillation• Aortic stenosis• Mitral valve disease

PULMONOLOGY• Asthma• Common respiratory infections• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)• Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism• Sleep apnea• Lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodules

Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference.

2020n APRIL 17-19Las Vegas, NVARIA Resort & CasinoStarting at $174 per night

n JUNE 26-28Jackson Hole, WYHotel Terra Jackson HoleStarting at $399 per night

n JULY 3-5Yosemite, CATenaya Lodge at YosemiteStarting at $339 per night

n AUGUST 13-16*Hilton Head Island, SCHilton Head Marriott Resort & SpaStarting at $302 per night

n SEPTEMBER 4-6Santa Fe, NMLa Fonda on the PlazaStarting at $245 per night

n NOVEMBER 13-15Scottsdale, AZJW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & SpaStarting at $299 per night

n DECEMBER 11-13 Asheville, NCThe Omni Grove Park InnStarting at $299 per night

+ Additional destinations!


Register for your choice of 3-day (12 hours), 4-day (16 hours) and 5-day (20 hours) conferences.

JACKSON HOLE, WYHotel Terra Jackson Hole

ASHEVILLE, NCThe Omni Grove Park Inn

SANTA FE, NMLa Fonda on the Plaza



DATES & LOCATIONS NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRY FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCES 4-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm








NEUROLOGY• The neurological exam• Evaluating weakness• Epilepsy and paroxysmal disorders• Treatment of status epilepticus• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias• Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders• Cerebrovascular disorders• Sleep disorders• Low back pain• Headaches and migraines: vascular and non-vascular• Neuropathy and neuropathic pain management• Neurodiagnostic tests• Dizziness and vertigo• Drug-drug interactions

PSYCHIATRY• Adult ADHD• Bipolar spectrum disorders• Suicide and violence• Depression• Substance abuse• Anxiety disorders• Behavior disorders associated with minor head trauma• Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia• The difficult patient• Physician burnout

2020n APRIL 24-26Charleston, SCFrancis Marion HotelNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $304 per night

n JUNE 11-14*Hilton Head Island, SCThe Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & SpaNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $309 per night

n JULY 3-5Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $159 per night

n JULY 17-19Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $299 per night

n AUGUST 21-23 Seattle, WA Grand Hyatt SeattleNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $329 per night

n NOVEMBER 5-8*Nassau, BahamasAtlantis Paradise Island ResortNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $119 Beach TowerStarting at $209 Coral TowerStarting at $219 Royal TowerStarting at $459 Cove Suites

n DECEMBER 11-13 Las Vegas, NVWaldorf Astoria Las VegasNeurology & Psychiatry for Primary CareStarting at $199 per night

2021n JANUARY 22-24Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaNeurology for Primary CareStarting at $379 per night

For a list of complete learning objectives when Neurology only is presented see www.mer.org.Hotel rates subject to change, visit www.mer.org for details. n 3-Day Conference. n *4-Day Conference.


NEUROLOGY & PSYCHIATRY

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SCThe Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

NASSAU, BAHAMASAtlantis Paradise Island Resort


SEATTLE, WA Grand Hyatt Seattle

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DATES & LOCATIONSENDOCRINOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCES 4-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm








• Type 2 diabetes mellitus• Insulin therapy for diabetes• Management of dyslipidemia• Obesity management• Disorders of calcium metabolism• Osteoporosis• Metabolic bone disease• Disorders of thyroid function• Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer• Pituitary disease• Adrenal disorders• Endocrine hypertension• Male hypogonadism• Female hyperandrogenic disorders• Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk


2020n JUNE 19-21Las Vegas, NVWaldorf Astoria Las VegasStarting at $219 per night

n JULY 9-12*Mackinac Island, MIGrand HotelStarting at $518 Cat IStarting at $620 Cat IIStarting at $830 Cat IIIRates Based on Double OccupancyDaily rate includes breakfast and dinner

n OCTOBER 2-4Napa Valley/Sonoma, CAFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & SpaStarting at $469 per night

n NOVEMBER 19-22* Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaStarting at $379 per night

2021n FEBRUARY 19-21Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaStarting at $369 per night


ENDOCRINOLOGY

Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE & ABIM MOC Points.

MACKINAC ISLAND, MIGrand Hotel

NAPA VALLEY/SONOMA, CAFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa


©DISNEY

WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa


DATES & LOCATIONS GERIATRIC MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm




GERIATRIC MEDICINE• Approach to the geriatric

patient• Alzheimer’s & dementias• Behavior problems in

dementia • Urological disorders • Vascular disorders

RHEUMATOLOGY• Musculoskeletal

problems• Gait disorders & falls• Pain management• Osteoarthritis• Pharmacology for

arthritis• Osteoporosis

CARDIOLOGY• Hypertension in the

elderly• Congestive heart failure• Arrhythmia management• Coronary disease in the

elderly

PSYCHIATRY• Substance abuse• Depression in the elderly• Suicide and violent

behavior • The difficult patient

NEUROLOGY• Weakness• Parkinson’s & movement

disorders• Cerebrovascular

disorders• Drug-drug interactions• Neuropathy and

neuropathic pain

2020n MAY 15-17San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoGeriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardio/Geri/PainStarting at $295 per night

n JULY 3-5Yellowstone National Park/ Big Sky, MTBig Sky ResortGeriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Geri/Psych/RheumStarting at $183 per night

n SEPTEMBER 4-6Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Contemporary ResortGeriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Geri/Neuro/PsychStarting at $317 per night

n OCTOBER 16-18 Las Vegas, NVARIA Resort & CasinoGeriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardio/Geri/RheumStarting at $187 per night

2021n FEBRUARY 12-14Scottsdale, AZJW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & SpaGeriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Geri/Neuro/RheumStarting at $369 per night



GERIATRIC MEDICINE

LAS VEGAS, NVARIA Resort & Casino

SCOTTSDALE, AZJW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK/BIG SKY, MTBig Sky Resort


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DATES & LOCATIONSORTHOPEDICS FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm




ORTHOPEDICS• Shoulder problems• Knee problems• Elbow, hand, wrist and finger problems • Management of low back pain• Problems of the hip and thigh• Foot and ankle problems• Physical exam and injection techniques

NECK & SPINE• Lumbar spine disorders• Cervical spine and upper extremity disorders• Physical exam of the spine• Spine treatment of acute and chronic pain

SPORTS MEDICINE• Concussion and head trauma• Musculoskeletal x-rays• The pre-participation sports physical• Exercise prescriptions• Orthopedic injuries in children and adolescents• Nutritional considerations in young athletes

PODIATRY• Common ankle sprains• Plantar fasciitis• Stress fractures of the foot and ankle• Achilles tendinitis


2020n APRIL 17-19New Orleans, LAJW Marriott New OrleansOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $292 per night

n JUNE 12-14Lake George, NYThe Sagamore ResortOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $289 per night

n JUNE 19-21Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsOrthopedic Medicine for Primary Care: Ortho/RheumStarting at $299 per night

n AUGUST 14-16Las Vegas, NVFour Seasons Hotel Las VegasOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $199 per night

n OCTOBER 2-4San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $279 per night

n OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1 Charleston, SCFrancis Marion HotelOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $254 per night

n NOVEMBER 20-22Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $335 per night

2021n JANUARY 29-31San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoOrthopedic Medicine for Primary Care: Neck & Spine/OrthoStarting at $299 per night

n FEBRUARY 12-14Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoOrthopedic Medicine for Primary Care: Ortho/RheumStarting at $179 per night

n MARCH 5-7Scottsdale, AZHyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey RanchOffice Orthopedics for Primary CareStarting at $389 per night


ORTHOPEDICS

MER — Delivering credible, accredited CME since 1983.

LAKE GEORGE, NYThe Sagamore Resort

†For the specific agenda of each meeting including learning objectives and accreditation information, please visit www.mer.org. Please note that Office Orthopedics and Orthopedic Medicine contain different content.

NEW ORLEANS, LAJW Marriott New Orleans


DATES & LOCATIONS RHEUMATOLOGY &MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm




• Evaluating joint pain• Pharmacology for arthritis• Inflammatory arthritis• Osteoarthritis• Crystal disease: gout and pseudogout• Osteoporosis• Fibromyalgia• Low back pain• Pain management• Physical exam and joint injection

2020n MAY 22-24Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $314 per night

n AUGUST 28-30Charleston, SCFrancis Marion HotelStarting at $209 per night

n NOVEMBER 6-8 San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoStarting at $285 per night

2021n MARCH 26-28Las Vegas, NVBellagio Hotel and CasinoStarting at $229 per night


+ Additional destination!


CHARLESTON, SCFrancis Marion Hotel

LAS VEGAS, NVBellagio Hotel and Casino


SAN DIEGO, CAHotel del Coronado

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DATES & LOCATIONS

NEWPORT, RIHotel Viking

INFECTIOUS DISEASES FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm




• Evidence-based infectious diseases• Skin and soft tissue infections• Central nervous system infections• Gastrointestinal infections and clostridium difficile• Animal bites• Tuberculosis• Infectious diseases in the special host• Respiratory tract infections• Bone and joint infections• Genitourinary diseases• Healthcare-associated infections• Immunizations• Ambulatory care infectious disease emergencies• Emerging infectious diseases• Travel infections


2020n APRIL 24-26Napa, CAThe Meritage Resort and SpaStarting at $329 per night

n JUNE 19-21Nashville, TNThe Westin NashvilleStarting at $319 per night

n AUGUST 7-9Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsStarting at $299 per night

n OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1Newport, RIHotel VikingStarting at $299 per night

n NOVEMBER 6-8 Las Vegas, NVWaldorf Astoria Las VegasStarting at $269 per night

2021n MARCH 26-28Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaStarting at $379 per night


INFECTIOUS DISEASES



NASHVILLE, TNThe Westin Nashville

©DISNEY

DISNEYLAND® RESORT, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa


DATES & LOCATIONS

KEY WEST, FLMargaritaville Resort & Marina

SAVANNAH, GAHyatt Regency Savannah

LAS VEGAS, NVCaesars Palace Las Vegas

DERMATOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm




• Dermatitis• Papulosquamous diseases• Viral infections• Skin manifestations of systemic disease• Bacterial infections• Acne and acneiform eruptions• Fungal infections• Dermatologic conditions of the genitalia• Cutaneous drug eruptions• Principles of topical therapy• Parasitic infections of the skin• Benign skin tumors• Premalignant and malignant skin tumors• Skin surgery for primary care

2020n MAY 1-3Las Vegas, NVCaesars Palace Las VegasStarting at $139 per night

n AUGUST 7-9Disneyland® Resort, CADisney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & SpaStarting at $379 per night

n OCTOBER 9-11Savannah, GAHyatt Regency SavannahStarting at $259 per night

n DECEMBER 11-13Key West, FLMargaritaville Resort & MarinaStarting at $315 per night

2021n MARCH 26-28Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaStarting at $379 per night



DERMATOLOGY


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DATES & LOCATIONSPEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARECONFERENCE SCHEDULE3-DAY CONFERENCES 4-DAY CONFERENCESDay One — 7:30am–12:40pm








• Dermatology• Emergency Medicine• Endocrinology• Gastroenterology• Gynecology• Infectious Diseases• Neurology• Psychiatry• Rheumatology• Sports Medicine


2020n APRIL 2-5*Walt Disney World ® Resort, FLDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaPediatric & Adolescent: Derm/Emergency Med/Gastro/PsychStarting at $362 per night

n JUNE 19-21Colorado Springs, COThe BroadmoorPediatric & Adolescent: Gyn/ID/NeuroStarting at $399 per night

n SEPTEMBER 25-27Yosemite, CATenaya Lodge at YosemitePediatric & Adolescent: Endo/Gastro/IDStarting at $275 per night

n NOVEMBER 6-8San Antonio, TXHilton Palacio del RioPediatric & Adolescent: Derm/Neuro/Sports MedStarting at $239 per night

n DECEMBER 11-13San Diego, CAHotel del CoronadoPediatric & Adolescent: Endo/Gastro/PsychStarting at $240 per night

PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT

Register for your choice of 3-day (12 hours), 4-day (16 hours) and 5-day (20 hours) conferences.


COLORADO SPRINGS, COThe Broadmoor

SAN ANTONIO, TXHilton Palacio del Rio


YOSEMITE, CATenaya Lodge at Yosemite


PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) designates these live activities for a maximum of 12-20 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.*

ABIM MOC RECOGNITION Successful completion of these CME activities, which include participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12-20 (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 PHYSICIANSApproved for AAFP Prescribed credits.*

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATIONThese programs are approved for 12-20 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association.*

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANSThese activities are approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 12-20 hours ACEP Category I credit.*

CANADIAN PHYSICIANSThe College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit. CFPC members who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSAAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed Credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12-20 hours of Category I credit for completing these programs.*

NURSING ACCREDITATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

These CE activities provide 12-20 contact hours of continuing nursing education.*

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN.

Medical Education Resources (MER) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299. These CE activities provide 12-20 contact hours.

AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATIONMedical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates these continuing

education activities for 12-20 contact hour(s) (1.2-2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.*

Visit www.mer.org for the Universal Program Numbers for each activity.

Credits will be uploaded into CPE Monitor within 60 days of the activity.

These activities are certified as Knowledge-based CPE.

TARGET AUDIENCEThese programs are targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine

LEARNING OUTCOMETo provide updates in primary care medicine to office-based providers

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

“First time I have attended a MER conference and I am very impressed. I will attend more in the near future.”

— KAITLIN G., NP ORLANDO, FL

*CONFERENCESCHEDULE

3-DAY CONFERENCES (12 Credit Hours)Day One — 7:30am–12:40pm



4-DAY CONFERENCES(16 Credit Hours)Day One — 7:30am–12:40pm




5-DAY CONFERENCES(20 Credit Hours)Day One — 3:00pm–6:00pm


Day Three — 7:30am–12:40pm

Day Four — 7:30am–12:40pm

Day Five — 7:30am–9:30am

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CONFERENCESPHYSICIANS OTHER HEALTH

PROFESSIONALSEarly Bird Regular Early Bird Regular

3-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine• Men’s & Women’s Health• Cardiology & Pulmonology• Neurology & Psychiatry• Endocrinology• Geriatric Medicine• Orthopedic Medicine• Infectious Diseases• Dermatology• Pediatric & Adolescent(see pages 7-16 and 18-20)

$795 $895 $695 $795

• Office Orthopedics• Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal(see pages 7 and 16-17)

$895 $995 $795 $895

4-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine• Cardiology & Pulmonology• Neurology & Psychiatry• Endocrinology• Pediatric & Adolescent(see pages 6-9, 12-14, and 20)

$995 $1,095 $895 $995

5-Day Conferences• Internal Medicine(see pages 7-9)

$1,095 $1,195 $995 $1095

3-Day Premium Conferences • Cape Cod, MA• Laguna Beach, CA• Half Moon Bay, CA• Martha’s Vineylard, MA• New York, NY• Santa Barbara, CA(see pages 8-9)

$895 $995 $795 $895

Europe & Asia-Pacific Conferences• Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Italy• Barcelona, Spain• Budapest, Hungary• London, United Kingdom• Paris, France• Venice, Italy(see pages 6-9)

$1,295 $1,395 $1,195 $1,295

PRICING OPTIONS PhysiciansPhysicians with an M.D. or D.O. designation are eligible.

ResidentsResidents will pay the Physician pricing but will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card upon conference attendance. Call MER for details or to participate.

Other Health ProfessionalsPricing for other health professionals is open to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and PharmDs /RPHs.

Early Bird RegistrationsTo be eligible for the Early Bird Rate, registrations must be confirmed by MER at least 60 days before the start of the conference.

Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE & MOC Certification.

REGISTRATION FEES


ACCOMMODATIONSHotel rates are subject to change without notice.

Space is limited in our negotiated room-block. Early reservations are recommended to ensure accommodations at these popular properties. Availability and rates are subject to change once room-blocks are filled.

Group rates shown do not include taxes and fees. Please contact the hotel to receive specific information on cancellation policies and other information.

DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THESE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HOTEL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Conference registrations must be accompanied by payment. We cannot confirm your course registration until payment is received.

BUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR WORK-RELATED EDUCATIONContact your tax advisor for more details.

CANCELLATION POLICYWithin seven (7) days of the date of registration, you may cancel your conference registration and receive a refund of the registration fee minus a non-refundable $50 processing fee. After seven (7) days from the date of registration, the registration fee minus a $50 processing fee will appear as a credit within your profile that you may apply toward a future conference. Credits expire five (5) years from the date of issue. Credits applied to a future conference are non-refundable. Cancellations will not be accepted beginning seven (7) days before the conference start date.

DISCLAIMERA portion of your room rate will be applied to offset the cost of the food and beverage served during the meeting to participants only. This includes daily breakfast and morning coffee breaks during meeting hours for registered attendees.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTERESTIt is the policy of Medical Education Resources (MER) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Program FormatsThe conferences consist of half-day morning sessions. Breakfast is provided to attendees each meeting day. Ski meeting agendas differ from standard MER schedules. See website for details.

Special AssistanceMER’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 registration department at 1-800-421-3756.

Conference MaterialsRegistered attendees may view and download the conference slides and agenda from the Conference History section of our website once logged in to their account profile. Presentations will be available starting 5 days prior to the conference and can be accessed for 10 days after the conclusion the conference.

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