Medical Education Resources (MER) is pleased to announce 4 new program topics that are being added to our CME seminars in 2012.

Psychiatry – Added to the Neurology for the Non-Neurologist seminar series at the following locations:

• Grand Wailea Resort, Maui : March 11-15, 2012
• Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, Orlando : June 21-24, 2012

Men’s Health – Added to the Issues in Women’s Health seminar series at the following location:

• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Orlando : March 22-25, 2012

Hematology (Dates and locations coming soon! Check our website at MER.org)

New Drug Updates (Date and location coming soon! Check our website at MER.org)

Register for these CME courses early to receive our early bird discount.

Don’t forget! MER seminars are developed exclusively for primary care physicians on the topics most requested by our attendees. See our full list of 2011 and 2012 program topics and locations here: CME for primary care physicians.

We look forward to seeing you soon at another MER CME event.

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This week’s clinical pearl: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that Bariatric surgery should be considered for adults with a BMI of 35 and above with type 2 diabetes, especially if the diabetes is difficult to control with lifestyle and pharmacologic therapy.

To receive more information regarding the management of Depression and to learn about other women’s health clinical pearls relevant to your primary care practice, attend the Medical Education Resources (MER) Continuing Medical Education (CME) seminar Clinical Endocrinology for Primary Care Physicians.

This year’s remaining Clinical Endocrinology for Primary Care Physicians programs are being held at the following locations:

Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI July 29-31, 2011

Mirage, Las Vegas, NV September 23-25, 2011

Atlantis Resort, Nassau, Bahamas December 2-4, 2011

Annually, MER offers more than 60 CME programs all across the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Visit us at MER.org.

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Today’s Clinical Pearl: For your patients diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, the AFFIRM and RACE trials have established that a rhythm control strategy offers no advantage over rate control and that a rate control strategy offers lower risk of adverse drug effects.

As a busy Primary Care Clinician, your patients present with many diverse problems, and arrhythmias are a challenging aspect of your practice. To learn about the management of arrhythmias other cardio/pulmonary clinical pearls relevant to your primary care practice, attend the Medical Education Resources (MER) seminar Cardio/Pulmonary for Primary Care Physicians.

The Cardio/Pulmonary for Primary Care Physicians program is being held at the following locations this year:

Hotel Terra, Jackson Hole, WY
July 1-3, 2011

Hilton, Niagara Falls, Ontario
August 26-28, 2011

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, Orlando, FL
October 2-6, 2011

Mirage Las Vegas, NV
November 11-13, 2011

Annually, MER offers more than 60 CME programs all across the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Visit our website at www.mer.org.

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There are some things in life that you simply can’t afford to miss out on and earning CME credits at these four amazing CME destinations should be at the top of your list:

• Hike, bike and horseback ride in the gorgeous Allegheny Mountains, play on four luxury golf courses, embark on the ultimate white water rafting adventure, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy a luxury spa treatment in White Sulphur Springs, WV
• Sample some of the nation’s finest wines and cuisine, visit the sea lions at pier 39, take a boat ride to Alcatraz, walk on the Golden Gate bridge, or drive down the world’s most crooked street in San Francisco, CA
• Go whale watching, visit the outdoor markets, see the spectacular Butchart Gardens, take a seaplane tour, try sea kayaking, shop til you drop, or enjoy the local pubs, nightlife, and jazz in Victoria, BC
• Ride the aerial tram up Rendezvous Mountain, hike or take a scenic drive in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, take a float down the snake river, embark on a fly fishing adventure, visit the Moose Habitat, or try a delicious micro brew at the famous Snake River Brew Pub in Jackson Hole, WY

MER seminars are the ideal combination of business and pleasure. CME sessions take place each morning, leaving you plenty of time to relax and explore these one-of-a-kind destinations.

Annually, MER offers more than 60 CME programs all across the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada. See our full list of locations and programs at CME courses.

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When selecting primary care CME activities, it’s important to make the most of your time and investment. One of the most important factors to consider is the quality of the faculty from whom you will be learning.

As you consider your next CME meeting, we recommend that you ask yourself these questions:

* Are the faculty well-known experts in their field of practice?
* Do the faculty come from influential medical institutions?
* Do the faculty understand the specific needs of primary care clinicians?

Medical Education Resources (MER) utilizes only the highest quality faculty for our CME meetings. When you register for an MER seminar, you can be confident that all of our presenters are distinguished experts in their specialty. Our faculty members come from leading medical institutions, including:

Albert Einstein
Mayo Clinic
Baylor
Mount Sinai
Cleveland Clinic
NYU
Harvard
Stanford
Johns Hopkins
Yale

The faculty chosen by MER work closely with primary care clinicians in their practices to provide the highest quality of care for patients. This enables them to provide real-world case examples that are relevant to your primary care practice.

Annually, MER offers more than 60 CME programs for Primary Care Practitioners all across the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. View our list of CME courses.

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CME Meetings – Infectious Disease for Primary Care Physicians. This program provides primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses with an update of infectious disease problems commonly seen in a general diversified practice. Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the most important approaches to the febrile patient with potentially life-threatening diseases in both hospital- and clinic-associated settings

• Diagnose and manage important infectious disease syndromes in a range of organ-based systems (respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and soft-tissue)

• Identify the 2010 updates for immunizations and sexually-transmitted disease management

• Review the role of the clinician in bioterrorism events and travel-associated infections • Describe important strategies for the evaluation of infections in immunocompromised hosts

Visit the CME conference for more CME info.

MER seminars help maximize both your learning experience and your time out of the office. CME sessions are held each morning, giving you opportunities to enjoy time with family or friends in some of the most beautiful destinations on earth.

Registration for all of our 2011 programs is now open! For more information, visit our site and browse our CME info schedule.

We look forward to seeing you soon at another MER CME event.

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MER’s 2011 CME meeting schedule is now available through August! Book your winter, spring, or summer 2011 CME vacation today and take advantage of our early bird pricing at the following amazing destinations!

Earn CME credits here:

Amelia Island
Laguna Beach
Napa
Las Vegas
Niagara Falls
Breckenridge
Orlando
Cape Cod
Los Cabos
Victoria, BC
Jackson Hole
Maui
Washington, DC

and more!

How about attending our CME course in Cancun!

Click here to register!

MER seminars help maximize both your learning experience and your time out of the office. Our CME sessions are held each morning, giving you the opportunity to enjoy time with family or friends in some of the most beautiful destinations on earth.

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As winter approaches, consider heading to Florida – a land of warm weather, enchanted beaches, theme parks, and imagination, and find out why continuing medical education is better in the sunshine state!

Earn your CME credits each morning and enjoy all the sunshine state has to offer with family and friends during the rest of the day.

Take advantage of our group discounts at the following Florida resorts:

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort, Orlando – February 4-6, 2011

If its adventure, excitement, and thrills you seek, then Orlando is the perfect place for both “little” and “big” kids. Stay at the lakeside Disney Yacht Club Resort located near Epcot and choose from unlimited activities where you and your family can:

• Stretch out and relax on white-sand shores of Crescent Lake.
• Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.
• Test your imagination at Epcot’s new attraction, The Sum of All Thrills™
• Discover a diverse array of international cuisines.
• Escape from the fast pace of your vacation with a Fireworks Cruise.
• Swim with the dolphins at Discover Cove.
• Choose from 176 area golf courses.

Register here!

Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island – March 4-6, 2011

If it’s peace, quiet, and relaxation you crave then Amelia Island is the seminar destination for you! Experience beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters, where you can:

• Unwind on a quiet beach.
• See the sun both rise and set over the water.
• Walk, bicycle, or kayak through the island’s many nature reserves.
• Indulge in an organic, energizing chocolate massage.
• Book a tee time at any of the resort’s 3 championship golf courses.
• Take a tennis lesson or show off your skills in a tournament.
• Explore the shops and galleries of Centre Street, a paradise for antique and art collectors.
• Bring your kids along, too! Amelia Island is famous for its award winning youth programs.

Register here!

MER programs are offered in beautiful places like Breckenridge, Las Vegas, Nassau, Maui, and many more. Visit MER.org for more CME Info.

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CME courses are a specific method of continuing education for medical profession. The courses are designed to effectively assist medical field personnel in maintaining their knowledge and learn new skills to develop in various areas of expertise.

These activities of medical CME educational opportunities can be in the form of abundant medical conferences, direct mail, printed publications, online programs, audio/video and other electronic means.

The content of these programs is developed, reviewed and submitted to the faculty experts in specific clinical areas. A similar process is used in academic journals and any potentially conflicting financial relationships for faculty members can be expressed and resolved meaningfully.

However, critics argue that drug and device manufacturers often use their financial strength to gain favor when promoting their drugs or devices.

CME courses being administered at medical conferences is not something new. The idea of institutionalized education for medicine, or the medical education affiliated with medical universities and other teaching medical institutions, was being conducted when doctors and nurses alike continued their learning by meeting with their peers regularly.

Case discussions and meetings were held to discuss medical published articles that essentially promoted the idea of a continuance of learning. In the 1950’s through the 1980’s, the medical CME outfit was funded almost exclusively by the pharmaceutical industry.

The concern about information bias whether it was intentional or otherwise leads to greater control of CME funding sources. Because of this, agencies such as the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education was brought to fruition. The US and Britain, among others, are represented by the organization.

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Head to the sparkling, exotic Caribbean and treat yourself to an exciting CME vacation. Earn quality CME in the mornings and enjoy all that these Caribbean resort locations have to offer with your family and friends during the rest of the day. Medical Education Resources invites you to explore our 2010 and 2011 Caribbean destinations where you can:

• Swim with Dolphins, ride a 120 foot water slide, try your luck at the casino, enjoy a beach cocktail, or play golf on a championship course at Atlantis
• Stay at a secluded luxury cottage, enjoy a private beach and lush gardens, visit a world-class spa, visit a 19th century fortress, charter a fishing or sail boat, or snorkel the gorgeous reefs in Bermuda
• Snorkel or scuba dive at your choice of 42 different diving sites, relax on a stretch of quiet beach, sail on a catamaran, or go bird watching in a protected sanctuary in Aruba
• Marvel at the impressive Mayan site of Tulum, enjoy a beachfront massage, dive and snorkel the colorful reefs, or visit the famous open-air market in Cancun

Annually, MER offers more than 60 CME programs all across the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada.

Come visit our new website at www.mer.org and don’t forget to take advantage of our extended Refer-a-Colleague Promotion.

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