Frequently Asked Questions
All five-day conferences run Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 12:15 pm. The agendas on three-day conferences can vary but typically start at 7:30 am or 8:00 am and are over by 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm. Three-day conferences may run until 2:30 pm on the second day if a lunch presentation is included.
What does your registration fee include?
Your registration fee includes access to the conference, a printed syllabus, a continental breakfast and mid-morning coffee break and your certificate.
What is your cancellation policy?
Up to 30 days prior to the start of the conference, you can cancel and receive a refund minus a $50.00 administrative fee. If it is less than 30 days, you will receive a full credit with no penalty to apply to a future conference. No-shows will not receive a refund. We believe this is one of the best cancellation policies offered by any conference organizer.
Is there a late fee if I register less than 30 days before?
No, we do not charge a late fee however we recommend registering at least a few weeks before the start of the conference so we can ensure that we will have enough printed materials.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept checks, VISA, and MasterCard.
Do I need to watch the Webcast live to receive credits?
Yes, the webcasts need to be watched live for CME credits. If the conference is being held on the East Coast, then the webcast will follow EST time zone, West Coast will follow PST, etc. Please check to see which time zone and make sure you can fit your schedule to match it.
Who provides your accreditation?
All of our conferences provide Prescribed credits approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. In addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, we offer Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Please see our accreditation page for each conference for information on other allied health professionals.
Are your conferences approved for ABIM MOC points?
Yes! Our conferences are approved and eligible for ABIM MOC points. Successful completion of the CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn 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.
How do I get my certificate?
We hand out the certificates on the last day of the conference. They will not be mailed to you. If you plan on leaving early let the staff know so we can have the certificate ready for you.
How are my credits reported?
You are required to self-report your credits based upon the actual hours you attended.
Are your conferences family-friendly?
Many of our conferences are held at family friendly beach resorts with both hotel and multiple bedroom villas. We purposely plan certain conferences during school vacations (Spring break, Summer) so that you can bring your family. With our half-day format, you will have plenty of time to enjoy with your family. We respectfully ask that no children be brought to the conference rooms as a courtesy to our other attendees. If babysitting is needed during the conference, we will be more than happy to help you make arrangements. Certain resorts open their Kid Camps earlier for our conference and some can suggest reliable babysitters.
Do you make the hotel and air reservations? Are there special room rates?
You are responsible for making your own hotel and transportation arrangements. We do negotiate a special room rate with each hotel. Please look at the website for that conference for the pricing and deadline to receive the special rates. Our website also explains how to receive discounted car rental rates.
Do you provide food and drink?
A full healthy and well balanced breakfast is served at 7:30 am for attendees only. A mid-morning coffee and soda break is scheduled, as well. Certain three-day conferences may also include lunch.
Who will your conferences benefit the most?
The curriculum is varied and developed for Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
Who are the faculty?
All of our presenters are affiliated with a major academic institution, involved with research or are considered thought leaders in their area of expertise. However, in all cases we insist that our speakers are involved in clinical care. All of our speakers see patients on a regular basis and are able to explain what the guidelines and data mean to a physicians practice and their patients.
Do you have online CME?
Yes, we do. Earning CME credit online has never been easier! To view our online CME courses, go to cmemeeting.org/cme365
Should I bring my laptop or tablet to the conference?
You are welcome to bring your laptop or tablet but we recommend that you fully charge the unit as we cannot guarantee access to outlets. We will have an online link for the printed syllabus for those who prefer to see the presentation online.
Are you commercial free?
We accept no commercial support and any exhibitors we have must not be pharmaceutical and have a strong benefit for our attendees.
What makes your conferences the best in the business?
We possess over 26 years in medical education. High quality lectures presented by expert faculty at beautiful full amenity resorts are our signature. That is why over 40% of the audience in any given conference are return attendees. Your education and comfort are our highest priority.