PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCES

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1 Save $100 Early Registration Discount SPRING 2013 PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCES TM EXCEPTIONAL CME EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONS The St. Regis Princeville Resort Kauai, Hawaii October 13-17, 2013 Page 13 Over 65 Conference Choices The finest in COMMERCIAL SUPPORT-FREE CME

2 TM PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCES EXCEPTIONAL CME EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONFERENCES APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER INTERNAL MEDICINE (Pages 8-9) 2013 Neuro/Psych/CV April Walt Disney World Resort, FL CV/Rheum/Endo May Oahu, HI Neuro/Psych/Rheum/ Derm June 9-13** Paris, France Endo/Neuro/Derm/ Gastro July 22-25* Maui, HI Rheum/Vasc/Pulm/ID August 11-15** Atlantic City, NJ CV/Derm/Ortho September WOMEN S/ MEN S HEALTH (Pages 10-11) Asheville, NC Women s Health May Mackinac Island, MI Women s/men s Health July 25-28* San Francisco, CA Women s Health September CARDIO/ PULMONARY (Page 12) Walt Disney World Resort, FL April 18-21* Jackson Hole, WY July NEUROLOGY/ PSYCHIATRY (Page 13) Walt Disney World Resort, FL Neurology June 20-23* Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Neurology July 5-7 Washington, DC Neuro/Psych August 1-4* ENDOCRINOLOGY (Page 14) GERIATRIC MEDICINE (Page 15) St. John, USVI April 4-7* New Orleans, LA April Disneyland Resort, CA June 27-30* July 5-7 August 2-4 Walt Disney World Resort, FL August 9-11 ORTHOPEDICS (Page 16) Key West, FL May Lake George, NY August RHEUMATOLOGY (Page 17) Napa, CA April Nashville, TN June September INFECTIOUS DISEASE (Page 18) May Aspen, CO Aug 30-Sept 1 DERMATOLOGY (Page 19) June Cape Cod, MA July San Diego, CA August Walt Disney World Resort, FL September SPECIAL CONFERENCES (Page 7) Walt Disney World Resort, FL Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical Practice July LEARN IN THE MORNING. RELAX IN THE AFTERNOON. 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Conferences Clinically oriented programs for Primary Care Practice, with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems commonly seen Maximum interaction with 200+ distinguished faculty members from 75 leading medical institutions who have been selected for their expertise and teaching abilities Educational credit satisfying AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, and ACPE Guaranteed satisfaction with trusted medical education for nearly 30 years Great locations with discounted hotel rates 2 Register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.

3 REGISTER TODAY! OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH CONFERENCES Walt Disney World Resort, FL Pulm/Psych/Endo/ID October 6-10** Women s/men s Health October 4-6 New York, NY October Kauai, HI Neuro/Psych October 13-17** Napa, CA October 4-6 Charleston, SC October Nassau, Bahamas Endo/Pulm/Derm/ Neuro November 7-10* Orlando, FL Neuro/Psych/Pulm November 29- December 1 Neurology November Walt Disney World Resort, FL November New York, NY November 29- December 1 November 1-3 Key West, FL November 21-24* San Diego, CA CV/Ortho/Rheum December Oahu, HI Hem-Onc/Pulm/Vasc/ Derm December 15-19** Women s Health December 6-8 December Nassau, Bahamas Neuro/Psych December 5-8* New York, NY December Walt Disney World Resort, FL December Walt Disney World Resort, FL December 6-8 New York, NY December Maui, HI Endo/Pulm/Onc/ID January 26-30** January St. Kitts, West Indies Neuro/Psych/Rheum/ Derm February 20-23* Nassau, Bahamas Women s/men s Health February 13-16* Neurology February Key West, FL January 30- February 2* Breckenridge, CO February Palm Springs, CA February 7-9 Walt Disney World Resort, FL February CV/Derm/Ortho Mach 7-9 Maui, HI Gastro/Neuro/Derm/ Adolesc Med March 16-20** Walt Disney World Resort, FL Women s/men s Health March 23-27** Scottsdale, AZ March Nassau, Bahamas Neuro/Psych March 27-30* San Antonio, TX March San Juan, Puerto Rico March INTERNAL MEDICINE (Pages 8-9) WOMEN S/ MEN S HEALTH (Pages 10-11) CARDIO/ PULMONARY (Page 12) NEUROLOGY/ PSYCHIATRY (Page 13) ENDOCRINOLOGY (Page 14) GERIATRIC MEDICINE (Page 15) ORTHOPEDICS (Page 16) RHEUMATOLOGY (Page 17) INFECTIOUS DISEASE (Page 18) DERMATOLOGY (Page 19) SPECIAL CONFERENCES (Page 7) 3-Day Conference *4-Day Conference **5-Day Conference 4-Day Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care (pages 8-9) Updates in Women s Health/Men s Health (pages 10-11) Cardio/Pulmonary Medicine for Primary Care (page 12) Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care (page 13) Clinical Endocrinology for Primary Care (page 14) Dermatology (page 19) 5-Day Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care (pages 8-9) Updates in Women s/men s Health (page 11) Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care (page 13) See page 22 for registration fees

4 200+ Respected Faculty Over 65 Conference Choices 30 Exciting Destinations 98% Attendee Satisfaction 1,000,000+ Credits Awarded Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Asim Jani, MD, MPH Infectious Disease Specialist Maui, Hawaii Grand Wailea INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES Over the years, more than 150,000 of your colleagues have evaluated our programs. They agree that MER delivers the best in continuing medical education. MER is an accredited provider of continuing medical education credits, approved by organizations including: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians Prescribed Credits American Osteopathic Association Category 2-A American College of Emergency Physicians American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) American Academy of Physician Assistants Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for Pharmacists New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square These are just some of the 30 incredible destinations where you can attend our conferences! See pages 2-3 for complete course and location listing. See page 21 for a complete list of program accreditation. 4 Conference space and exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register TODAY!

5 CHOOSE YOUR CONFERENCE 3-DAY PROGRAMS Morning sessions packed with valuable information. Afternoons/Evenings open. 11 CME credits. Special Conferences... 7 NEW! Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical Practice...7 Internal Medicine Women s/men s Health Cardio/Pulmonary Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Geriatric Medicine Orthopedics Rheumatology/Musculoskeletal Infectious Disease Dermatology DAY PROGRAMS Morning sessions packed with valuable information. Afternoons/Evenings open. 14 CME credits. Special European Conference... 6 Internal Medicine Women s/men s Health Cardio/Pulmonary Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Dermatology DAY PROGRAMS Half-day learning format. 17 CME credits. Internal Medicine Women s/men s Health Neurology/Psychiatry See page 22 for registration fees

6 SPECIAL EUROPEAN CONFERENCE NEW LOCATION PARIS, FRANCE INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND JULY 22-25, 2013 Bonjour and welcome to CME in the world s most romantic city! Known for its famous landmarks, renowned works of art, and chic fashion, Paris is an amazing destination you ll be sure to fall in love with. Join MER at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand, learn from our expert faculty each morning, and explore the many wonders of Paris during the rest of your stay. Don t miss out on your chance to experience: The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacré-Coeur Basilica The Louvre and other famous museums Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris Much, much more! We ll see you in the City of Light! Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Paris, France Registration Rates: Physicians: $1,195 Residents and Others: $995 Early bird rates available, see page single 330 double One breakfast included per day Each additional breakfast 10 per person Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Endocrinology/Neurology/Dermatology/Gastroenterology PROGRAM MONDAY, JULY 22 Endocrinology: Osteoporosis Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes Gastroenterology: Management of Lower GI Bleeding Gastroenterology: Evaluation of the Patient with Dysphagia TUESDAY, JULY 23 Gastroenterology: Medications and the Liver Endocrinology: Obesity Management Update Dermatitis: Papulosquamous Diseases Dermatitis: Acne and Acneiform Eruptions WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Neurology: The Neurological Exam Neurology: Prevention and Management of Cerebrovascular Disorders Dermatology: Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease Dermatology: Premalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors THURSDAY, JULY 25 Neurology: Headaches and Migraines: Vascular & Non Vascular Neurology: Sleep Disorders 6 Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE.

7 SPECIAL CONFERENCES & NEW DESTINATIONS ALL-NEW CONTENT DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR PRIMARY CARE! NEW TOPICS, NEW STUDIES, NEW INFORMATION. The medical profession is always advancing and evolving, as is the MER content. MER continues to update our conferences and add new topics in an effort to keep you current. Disney Disney s BoardWalk Resort Walt Disney World Resort, FL July 19-21, 2013 Disney s BoardWalk Resort Walt Disney World Resort, FL Legal, Tax and Financial Updates for the Medical Practice Starting at $229 per night 13 EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS The St. Regis Princeville Resort Kauai, HI Anaheim, CA (page 14) Aspen, CO (page 18) Atlantic City, NJ (page 8-9) Charleston, SC (page 17) Kauai, HI (page 13) Nashville, TN (page 17) Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (page 13) Palm Springs, CA (page 17) Paris, France (page 6 & 8-9) San Antonio, TX (page 16) San Juan, PR (page 18) Universal Studios, Orlando, FL (page 9) Washington, DC (page 13) See page 22 for registration fees

8 INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE MER s Internal Medicine Conference Series is now more comprehensive introducing new content modules that allow you to broaden your educational experience. Each conference is unique. Visit for content topics and learning objectives for each offering. MER s 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day Internal Medicine Conference Series will offer content in the following topics: Adolescent Medicine Cardiovascular Dermatology Endocrinology Gastroenterology Hematology Infectious Disease Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Psychiatry Pulmonology Rheumatology Vascular DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 April The Cosmopolitan Neuro/Psych/CV Starting at $259 per night May Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa CV/Rheum/Endo Starting at $289 per night June 9-13** Oahu, HI Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Neuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $389 per night July 22-25* Paris, France Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Endo/Neuro/Derm/Gastro 305 single 330 double One breakfast included Each additional breakfast 10 per person August 11-15** Maui, HI Grand Wailea Rheum/Vasc/Pulm/ID Starting at $330 per night September Atlantic City, NJ Revel CV/Derm/Ortho Starting at $229 per night Disney Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Resort, FL Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Paris, France Grand Wailea Maui, HI Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference. 8 MER Delivering credible, accredited CME since 1983.

9 INTERNAL MEDICINE DATES AND LOCATIONS October 6-10** Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Pulm/Psych/Endo/ID Starting at $289 per night November 7-10* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Endo/Pulm/Derm/Neuro $199 Beach Tower $229 Coral Tower $259 Royal Tower November 29-December 1 Orlando, FL Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Neuro/Psych/Pulm Starting at $299 per night December San Diego, CA Hotel Del Coronado CV/Ortho/Rheum Starting at $199 per night December 15-19** Oahu, HI Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Hem-Onc/Pulm/Vasc/Derm Starting at $379 per night 2014 January 26-30** Maui, HI The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Endo/Pulm/Onc/ID Starting at $299 per night February 20-23* St. Kitts, West Indies St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino Neuro/Psych/Rheum/Derm Starting at $219 per night Mach 7-9 The Cosmopolitan CV/Derm/Ortho Starting at $239 per night March 16-20** Maui, HI Grand Wailea Gastro/Neuro/Derm/Adolesc Med Starting at $299 per night VISIT FOR COMPLETE SESSION TITLES AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR EACH MEETING April May Walt Disney World Resort, FL June 9-13 Oahu, HI July Paris, France August Maui, HI September Atlantic City, NJ October 6-10 Walt Disney World Resort, FL November 7-10 Nassau, Bahamas November 29-December 1 Orlando, FL December San Diego, CA December Oahu, HI January 26-30** Maui, HI February 20-23* St. Kitts, West Indies Mach 7-9 March 16-20** Maui, HI The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui, HI Neurology Psychiatry Cardiovascular Cardiovascular Rheumatology Endocrinology Neurology Psychiatry Rheumatology Dermatology Endocrinology Neurology Dermatology Gastroenterology Rheumatology Vascular Pulmonology Infectious Disease Cardiovascular Dermatology Orthopedics Pulmonology Psychiatry Endocrinology Infectious Disease Endocrinology Pulmonology Dermatology Neurology Neurology Psychiatry Pulmonology Cardiovascular Orthopedics Rheumatology Hematology-Oncology Pulmonology Vascular Dermatology Endocrinology Pulmonology Oncology Infectious Disease Neurology Psychiatry Rheumatology Dermatology Cardiovascular Dermatology Orthopedics Gastroenterology Neurology Dermatology Adolescent Medicine 3-Day Conference 4-Day Conference 5-Day Conference St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino St. Kitts, West Indies + Additional destinations! See page 22 for registration fees

10 WOMEN S/MEN S HEALTH UPDATES IN WOMEN S HEALTH Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Distinguish between ovulatory and anovulatory uterine bleeding and other menstrual abnormalities and select appropriate treatment options Explain the process of menopausal transition (climacteric) and describe the potential risks/benefits of HRT options, especially in relation to breast cancer and cardiovascular disease Describe the management of HPV infection and abnormal pap smear results Identify current strategies for diagnosing and managing osteoporosis, thyroid disorders and obese patients Discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome Recognize and manage common symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders in women DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 May Asheville, NC The Grove Park Inn Updates in Women s Health Starting at $279 per night September San Francisco, CA JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square Updates in Women s Health Starting at $269 per night December 6-8 The Bellagio Updates in Women s Health Starting at $179 per night PROGRAM (WOMEN S HEALTH) DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Menopausal Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy Osteoporosis Managing Obesity DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Thyroid Disorders in Women Depression in Women Other Psychiatric Disorders Management of Abnormal Pap Smears Management of High-Risk HPV Infections DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The Grove Park Inn Asheville, NC JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, CA The Bellagio Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. 10 Conference space and exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register TODAY!

11 WOMEN S/MEN S HEALTH DATES AND LOCATIONS Men s Health content will be offered in these locations: 2013 July 25-28* Mackinac Island, MI Grand Hotel Updates in Women s/men s Health $408 Cat I $498 Cat II $628 Cat III Rates based on Double Occupancy Daily rates include full breakfast and dinner October 4-6 The Venetian Updates in Women s/men s Health Starting at $219 per night 2014 February 13-16* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Updates in Women s/men s Health $229 Beach Tower $249 Coral Tower $279 Royal Tower $469 Cove Suites March 23-27** Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Updates in Women s/men s Health Starting at $319 per night UPDATES IN MEN S HEALTH Topics to be covered when Men s Health is presented: Male Malignancies (testes and prostate) Biology and treatment options using current medical technology of prostate cancer; evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer and long-term ramifications after cure Benign Prostatic Conditions Appropriate primary medical management of BPH as well as identification of patients with complex or refractory cases that warrant referral; diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment Review and clarification of the often confusing and political literature regarding prostate cancer screening, risks, and benefits of screening for prostate cancer and strategies for decreasing the risk of over treatment Family Planning: Fertility, Infertility, Vasectomy Etiology of infertility and the appropriate workup, treatment, and timing of referral; options for contraception-vasectomy and vasectomy reversal Sexually Transmitted Disease Presenting symptoms, lesions, latencies, diagnostic work-ups and therapies of the common sexually transmitted diseases Androgen Replacement, Sexual Function Treatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the treatment of ED or hypogonadism 4-day and 5-day agendas and learning objectives at mer.org Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, MI The Venetian Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Nassau, Bahamas *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference. See page 22 for registration fees

12 CARDIO/PULMONARY CARDIO/PULMONARY MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Describe current diagnostic approaches to hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD Discuss treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD Identify the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections Design treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Asthma Controversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Infections Workup of Patients with Suspected CAD: Which Tests for Which Patients Acute Coronary Syndromes: Initial Workup and Treatment : (Cardiology) DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Arrhythmia Management for the Primary Care Physician Hypertension Update Congestive Heart Failure Everything You Need to Know About COPD : (Pulmonary) DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Primary and Secondary Prevention of CAD Case Studies DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 April 18-21* Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Starting at $299 per night July Jackson Hole, WY Hotel Terra Starting at $279 per night October New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $389 per night December The Cosmopolitan Starting at $240 per night 4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, WY Crowne Plaza Times Square New York, NY The Cosmopolitan Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. *4-Day Conference. + Additional destination! 12 Register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.

13 NEUROLOGY/PSYCHIATRY DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 June 20-23* Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $289 per night July 5-7 Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Marriott Gateway on the Falls Neurology for Primary Care $219 Cityview $299 Fallsview August 1-4* Washington, DC Mandarin Oriental Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care Starting at $229 per night October 13-17** Kauai, HI The St. Regis Princeville Resort Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care Starting at $299 per night November The Cosmopolitan Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $240 per night December 5-8* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care $129 Beach Tower $159 Coral Tower $189 Royal Tower 2014 February Mandarin Oriental Neurology for Primary Care Starting at $259 per night March 27-30* Nassau, Bahamas Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Neuro/Psych Medicine for Primary Care $229 Beach Tower $249 Coral Tower $279 Royal Tower $469 Cove Suites NEURO/PSYCH MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE NEUROLOGY LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Review a neurological exam Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures and the clinical pharmacology of anti-epileptic drugs Distinguish dementia from delirium, as well as recognize the neurological changes of normal aging Discuss developments in diagnostic technology and stroke management Assess and manage vascular and non-vascular headaches and migraines PSYCHIATRY LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Review diagnosis and treatment (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) of substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and ADHD in adults Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent comorbid psychiatric disorders Describe common obstacles to coping with chronic illness and understand strategies that facilitate medication adherence, including the role of self-concept in adapting Identify and set limits with problematic patients and use tools to manage personal reactions Review risk factors and patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make timely referrals to combat hopelessness PROGRAM NEUROLOGY Neurological exam Back pain Epilepsy Paroxysmal disorders Sleep disorders Alzheimer s Disease Parkinson s Disease Cerebrovascular disorders Headaches & migraine Dizziness & vertigo Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC PSYCHIATRY Adult ADHD Bipolar disorders Adherence The difficult patient Depression Substance abuse Anxiety disorders Suicide & violence The St. Regis Princeville Resort Kauai, HI For a list of complete learning objectives when Neurology only is presented see Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. *4-Day Conference. **5-Day Conference. + Additional destinations! See page 22 for registration fees

14 ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Describe and tailor treatment strategies for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Review the diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches to osteoporosis and other calcium-related disorders Interpret the diagnostic criteria for dyslipidemia and design individualized treatment plans Describe the pathophysiology surrounding obesity and counsel patients on the various weight management strategies including patient selection criteria for surgery Discuss current diagnostic and treatment approaches to thyroid nodules and disorders PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Disorders of Calcium Metabolism Management of Dyslipidemia DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Disorders of Thyroid Function Obesity Management Update Metabolic Bone Disease DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Thyroid Nodules DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 April 4-7* St. John, USVI The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Starting at $379 per night June 27-30* Disneyland Resort, CA Disney s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa Starting at $249 per night August 2-4 The Bellagio $169 Weekday $199 Weekend October 4-6 Napa, CA The Meritage Starting at $329 per night November Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Starting at $279 per night 2014 January The Bellagio Starting at $239 per night January 30-February 2* Key West, FL Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort $349 Island Vista Room $399 Ocean Vista Room 4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org The Westin St. John Resort & Villas St. John, USVI Disney Disney s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa Disneyland Resort, CA The Meritage Resort and Spa Napa, CA Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. *4-Day Conference. + Additional destinations! 14 Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE.

15 GERIATRIC DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 April New Orleans, LA JW Marriott New Orleans Starting at $255 per night July 5-7 Mandarin Oriental Starting at $199 per night August 9-11 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Contemporary Resort Starting at $239 per night November 29-December 1 New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $319 per night 2014 February Breckenridge, CO The Village at Breckenridge $270 Studio Suite $275 Village Hotel Room $325 One Bedroom Condo $470 Two Bedroom Condo $615 Three Bedroom Condo GERIATRIC MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Review a functional assessment of the elderly patient Use a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify potential issues Discuss the etiologies, differential diagnoses, and treatment approaches to depression in the elderly Assess and manage cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal and urologic disorders Evaluate gait disorders and design practical approaches for the prevention of falls Differentiate between cognitive impairment, dementias, and Alzheimer s Disease, and formulate appropriate treatment options Evaluate and manage pain in the older adult PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Approach to the Geriatric Patient Depression in the Older Adult Assessing and Managing Urological Disorders Addressing Cardiovascular Problems DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Vascular Problems Common Musculoskeletal Problems Geriatric Gait Disorders and Falls Diagnosis and Management of the Patient with Dementia or Alzheimer s Disease DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Pain Management Mandarin Oriental Crowne Plaza Times Square New York, NY The Village at Breckenridge Breckenridge, CO Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. + Additional destinations! See page 22 for registration fees

16 ORTHOPEDICS OFFICE ORTHOPEDICS FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Discuss common office orthopedic problems Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder and knee joints Review the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic X-ray interpretation for shoulder and knee imaging Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and injection for the shoulder and knee joints Assess common joint problems and describe treatment options PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Shoulder: rotator cuff syndrome; impingement, frozen shoulder; subacromial bursitis; bicipital tendonitis; A-C joint disease Upper Extremities: dislocation, differential diagnosis of associated neck problems and referred pain, joint injection/x ray views and interpretation, indications for MRI Elbow: tennis and golfer s elbow, nursemaid s elbow, olecranon bursitis, supracondylar fractures, joint injection/x-ray interpretation Wrist and Hand DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Knee: evaluation and treatment of anterior knee pain; ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pes anserine; baker s cyst; joint injection/x-ray interpretation; pediatrics Ankle and Foot DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Shoulder Examination and Injection Workshop Knee Examination, Injection, and Aspiration Workshop DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 May Key West, FL Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Starting at $280 per night August Lake George, NY The Sagamore $289 Lower Lodge Room $339 Walk-in Lodge Room $479 Hotel Room Garden View $519 Lower Lodge Suite $569 Walk-In Lodge Suite $599 Hotel Room Lake View November 1-3 The Venetian Starting at $219 per night December New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $429 per night 2014 March San Antonio, TX Hyatt Regency Riverwalk Starting at $229 per night The Sagamore Lake George, NY The Venetian Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio, TX Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. + Additional destinations! 16 MER Delivering credible, accredited CME since 1983.

17 RHEUMATOLOGY/MUSCULOSKELETAL DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 April Napa, CA The Meritage Resort and Spa Starting at $229 per night June Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Starting at $219 per night September The Cosmopolitan Starting at $239 per night October Charleston, SC Francis Marion Hotel Starting at $240 per night December Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s BoardWalk Resort Starting at $329 per night 2014 February 7-9 Palm Springs, CA Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa Starting at $235 per night RHEUMATOLOGY AND MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Differentiate between inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint pain and the differential diagnosis of each category Describe the technique of joint aspiration, joint injection, and synovial fluid analysis Demonstrate a musculoskeletal examination Evaluate and treat osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal pain, regional pain syndromes, osteoporosis, and gout Use current evidence to design treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Evaluating the Patient with Joint Pain Physical Examination of Joints and Soft Tissue and Diagnosis of Regional Pain Syndromes Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis Update in Pharmacology for Arthritis Workshop: Hands-on Joint and Soft Tissue Examination DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Osteoarthritis Crystal Disease: Gout and Pseudogout Spinal Pain Osteoporosis Joint Injection Technique Workshop: Joint Aspiration and Injection Technique DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Fibromyalgia Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa Palm Springs, CA Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. + Additional destinations! See page 22 for registration fees

18 INFECTIOUS DISEASE INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE FOR PRIMARY CARE Upon completion of this program, participants should be better 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 2013 updates for immunizations and genitourinary infections (including selected sexually transmitted diseases) Review important travel-associated and animal bite related infectious disease syndromes Describe important strategies for the evaluation of infections in immunocompromised hosts PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Evidence-Based Review of Infectious Diseases Travel-Associated Infections Animal Bites and Related Syndromes Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium Difficile Respiratory Tract Infections DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Immunizations: Update 2013 Bone and Joint Infections Genitourinary Diseases: Update 2013 Evidence-Based Review of Healthcare-Associated Infections : Infectious Disease Syndromes in the Special Host DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections : Don t Miss It: Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease Emergencies DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 May The Bellagio $179 weekday $249 weekend August 30-September 1 Aspen, CO The St. Regis Aspen Resort Starting at $299 per night December 6-8 Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $299 per night 2014 March San Juan, Puerto Rico InterContinental San Juan Starting at $279 per night The Bellagio The St. Regis Aspen Resort Aspen, CO InterContinental San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. + Additional destination! 18 Conference space and exclusive hotel rates are limited. Register TODAY!

19 DERMATOLOGY DATES AND LOCATIONS 2013 June The Cosmopolitan Starting at $259 per night July Cape Cod, MA Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club Starting at $325 per night August San Diego, CA San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Starting at $199 per night September Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $239 per night November 21-24* Key West, FL Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort $299 Island Vista Room $358 Ocean Vista Room December New York, NY Crowne Plaza Times Square Starting at $449 per night 2014 February Walt Disney World Resort, FL Disney s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starting at $299 per night DERMATOLOGY FOR THE NON-DERMATOLOGIST Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: Review the diagnostic principles and treatment options for dermatitis, papulosquamous disorders, as well as viral, fungal, and bacterial infections Describe the step-wise approach for the diagnosis and treatment of acne and acneiform eruptions Identify cutaneous findings that serve as surrogates of internal diseases Differentiate benign and malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate in-office procedures Discuss strategies for appropriate sun protection measures PROGRAM DAY ONE (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Dermatitis Papulosquamous Disorders Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Acne and Acneiform Eruptions DAY TWO (8:00 AM - 12:40 PM) Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease Fungal Infections Benign Skin Tumors Skin Surgery for Primary Care Physicians DAY THREE (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Premalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors 4-day agenda and learning objectives at mer.org Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club Cape Cod, MA San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego, CA Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Key West, FL Hotel rates subject to change, visit for details. *4-Day Conference. + Additional destinations! See page 22 for registration fees

20 CREDIBLE CME WHY CHOOSE MER? Since 1983, Medical Education Resources (MER) has been a leading non-profit source of fully accredited CME conferences for physicians and other healthcare professionals. We are dedicated to providing primary care physicians and other medical professionals with an exceptional learning experience. MER provides targeted conferences with the critical updated information needed in today s busy primary care environment. YOUR SATISFACTION MATTERS MER programs have a 98% satisfaction rate amongst medical professionals in attendance. This is my 10th MER course MER always provides clinically relevant updates via excellent educators at desirable locations. DR. ROBERT L. TECAU, DO EXPERT FACULTY MER conference speakers represent 75 leading medical institutions, including: Mayo Clinic Cleveland Clinic Harvard Medical School Stanford University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 20 Register for your choice of 3-day, 4-day and 5-day conferences.

21 PROGRAM ACCREDITATION PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATION Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CREDIT DESIGNATION Medical Education Resources (MER) designates these live activities for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.* AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS These activities have been reviewed and are acceptable for up to Prescribed Credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.* AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION These programs are approved for hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association.* AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS These activities are approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of hours A.C.E.P. Category I credit. 1 * CANADIAN PHYSICIANS The 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 ASSISTANTS AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed Credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of hours of Category I credit for completing these programs.* NURSING ACCREDITATION Medical 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 contact hours of continuing nursing education.* Medical Education Resources (MER) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP These CE activities provide contact hours. AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION Medical 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 contact hour(s) ( CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.* Visit for the Universal Program Numbers for each activity. These activities are certified as Knowledge-based CPE. TARGET AUDIENCE These programs are targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine NURSING PURPOSE STATEMENT To provide updates in primary care medicine to office-based providers *3-day conferences offer 11 credits. 4-Day Conferences offer 14 credits. 5-Day Conferences offer 17 credits. 1 Note: Women s/men s Health and Dermatology are not approved for A.C.E.P. credit. See page 22 for registration fees

22 REGISTRATION FEES PHYSICIANS RESIDENTS & OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCES Early Bird Regular Early Bird Regular 3-Day Conferences Legal/Tax/Fin. Updates Internal Medicine Women s/men s Health Cardio/Pulmonary Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Geriatric Medicine Infectious Disease Dermatology (see pages 7-15 and 18-19) $595 $695 $445 $495 Orthopedics Rheumatology/ Musculoskeletal (see pages 16-17) $695 $795 $545 $595 4-Day Conferences Internal Medicine Women s/men s Health Cardio/Pulmonary Neurology/Psychiatry Endocrinology Dermatology (see pages 8-14 and 19) $795 $895 $645 $695 5-Day Conferences Internal Medicine Women s/men s Health Neurology/Psychiatry (see pages 8-10 and 13) $895 $995 $695 $745 New York (see pages 12, and 19) $695 $795 $545 $595 Paris, France (see page 6) $1,095 $1,195 $945 $995 PRICING OPTIONS Physicians Physicians with an M.D. or D.O. designation are eligible. Residents & Other Health Professionals Pricing for residents and other health professionals is open to medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and PharmDs /RPHs. Early Bird Registrations To be eligible for the Early Bird Rate, registrations must be confirmed by MER at least 60 days before the start of the conference. 22 Credits Offered: AMA, AOA, AAFP, ACEP, AAPA, ANCC, ACPE.

23 TO REQUEST INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A CONFERENCE: ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel 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 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HOTEL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AIRFARE AND CAR DISCOUNTS Special discounted airfare is being offered for MER attendees on American Airlines, United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Additionally, MER has negotiated discounted rental car rates with Hertz, Alamo, and National. All airfare and rental car reservations must be made directly with the respective airline or rental company. Please call MER at to get the desired MER discount code. Please do not book airfare until registration and hotel reservations are confirmed. Conference registrations must be accompanied by payment. We cannot confirm your course registration until payment is received. BUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR WORK-RELATED EDUCATION Contact your tax advisor for more details. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to attend and are forced to cancel or transfer your registration, a full refund is given for cancellations made within one week from the date you register for a conference. Cancellations/transfers made after one week from your registration date and prior to one week before the course start date are non-refundable; however, they may be credited toward a future MER registration minus a non-refundable $50 fee. The credits expire one year from the date of cancellation. If you are unable to attend the program you registered for and/or do not notify MER by one week before the course start date, your entire registration fee will be non refundable. Disclaimer A 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 Interest It 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. ONLINE Visit our website PHONE Call toll free or :00am 4:30pm mst info@mer.org Program Formats The conferences consist of half-day morning sessions. Breakfast is provided to attendees each meeting day. Special Assistance MER 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 MER s Green Initiative Like you, MER believes it is important to conserve and protect the natural resources we have been given. In 2013, we are taking steps toward being more ecologically friendly. The most noticeable change for our attendees will be the provision of take-home flash drives containing all materials presented in the conference. In this way, we will be able to save hundreds of thousands of sheets of paper per year. MER believes that all of us should Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as much as possible MER See page 22 for registration fees

24 1500 West Canal Court, Bldg. B Littleton, CO exciting NEW destinations Anaheim, CA Aspen, CO Atlantic City, NJ Charleston, SC Kauai, HI Nashville, TN Niagara Falls, Palm Springs, CA Ontario, Canada Paris, France San Antonio, TX San Juan, PR Universal Studios Washington, DC Orlando, FL PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCES EXCEPTIONAL CME EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONS ATTENTION: PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS! Earn CME credits in the best resorts and vacation destinations in the world! 200+ Respected Faculty Over 65 Conference Choices 30 Exciting Destinations 98% Attendee Satisfaction 1,000,000+ Credits Awarded REGISTER TODAY!