What is your live meeting format
All five-day conferences run Monday through Friday from 7:55 am - 12:15 pm. The agendas on three-day conferences can vary but typically start at 7:45 am or 7:55 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. A detailed agenda is located in the Agenda section for each conference.

What does your live meeting 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. For certain three-day conference it may include lunch on the second day.

What is your cancellation policy?
For all 2020 live conferences and live streaming webcasts the cancellation policy is a full refund up to 48 hours prior to the first day of the conference with an email sent to registration@cmemeeting.org. After that you will receive a full credit for a future conference, webcast or online course. We will continue this for the time being for 2021 Winter and Spring conferences. Our non COVID cancellation policy is up to 30 days prior to the first day of the conference, you can cancel and receive a refund minus a $50.00 administrative fee with an email sent to registration@cmemeeting.org. If it is less than 30 days, you will receive a full credit with no penalty to apply to a future conference, webcast or online course. No-shows will not receive a credit or 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 three 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, AMEX and MasterCard.

Do I need to watch the Webcast live to receive credits?
Yes, the live streaming 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 the Webcast section for time zone information and make sure you can fit your schedule to match it.

How does the Webcast work? Do I need to log into my account each day?
After registering for the webcast, you will receive a confirmation and receipt of payment. One week prior to the conference, we will send you an email with access details so you can view the webcast, as well as a link for the online materials. You do not need to log into your account each day. We encourage you to ask the presenters questions using the Chat feature on our site during the conference. Once the conference is over, you will receive emailed instructions to log into your account to complete the online evaluation and receive your CME credit and certificate. We request that you complete the evaluation within 24 hours, but if you need an extension, you can email us at registration@cmemeeting.org.

Who provides your accreditation?
All of our live 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. All of our online courses provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Please see our accreditation page for each conference or course 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 or emailed to you. If you plan on leaving early let the staff know prior to your departure day, so we can have the certificate ready for you. Webcast certificates will be available as soon as you complete an online survey at the end of the conference.

How are my credits reported?
You are required to self-report your credits based upon the actual hours you claimed to your organization and/or licensing or credentialing board. CEC will report all ABIM MOC points.

Are your conferences family-friendly?
Many of our conferences are held at family friendly beach resorts with both hotel rooms and multiple bedroom villas. We try to 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 the location with your family. We respectfully ask that no guests or children be brought to the conference rooms due to insurance liability and as a courtesy to fellow attendees. If childcare is needed during the conference, we suggest that you contact the hotel concierge for recommendations.

Do you make the hotel and air reservations? Are there special room rates?
You are responsible for making your own hotel accommodations and transportation (flight/ground) arrangements. We do negotiate a special room rate with each hotel. Special room rate pricing is listed in the Hotel/Resort section for each conference, as well as rental car discount information at the bottom of that page.

Do you provide food and drink?
A continental breakfast is served at each morning of the conference for attendees only. A mid-morning coffee and soda break is scheduled, as well. Certain three-day conferences 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 physician’s 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. We offer everything from single topic courses for quick credits to Primary Care Medicine On Demand updates on multiple subjects for 15-20 credits to comprehensive Collections that include a variety of courses for those who are looking for 55-156 credits at incredible savings. Most courses are comprised of video lectures from our renowned conferences, while a smaller percentage include an online workshop type format with multiple knowledge checks. All courses have a post-test that must be passed with 70% or better, as well as a survey. Once all content has been viewed, the post-test passed, and survey completed, the certificate is instantly available in your account.

Do online courses expire?
Yes, each course has its own expiration date, which can be found at the bottom of the course’s Accreditation section. Please submit credit prior to the expiration date.

Do you offer a money back guarantee for your online courses?
Absolutely! CEC stands behind our product. If you are not satisfied with your online course for any reason, send a written cancellation request and reason to registration@cmemeeting.org within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund. Please note you may watch any of the content but once you claim credit for any online course, no refund can be granted.

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 device before coming to the conference each day as we cannot guarantee access to outlets. We will have an online link for the printed slides 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 28 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.