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his activity has been has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

AMA: AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.

AOA: CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

CFPC: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive 20 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Nurse Practitioners

AANP: The American Academy of Nurse Practioners accepts AAFP Prescribed credit.

This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards. 

ANCC: According to the ANCC, the continuing educations hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria. (http://www.nursecredentialing.org/FunctionalCategory/FAQ/RenewalFAQ.aspx)

Physician Assistants

AAPA: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AAFP Prescribed credit for AAPA Category 1 CME credit.

Continuing Education Company has been organizing its' Primary Care Conference Series for the past 22 years. The Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this July and August when we hold the 5th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference.  This conference will be repeated in two session for convenience in scheduling.  Session 2 will he held at the Mauna Lani Hotel and Bungalows in the Kohala Coast, Hawaii (Big Island).  

The summer conference series offers physicians two date options:

• July 14-18, 2014: Session 1 (Hammock Beach Resort, Palm Coast, FL)
• July 28 - August 1, 2014: Session 2 (Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, SC) 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES  

As a result of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the clinical presentation of the common disorders seen in the primary care.
• Identify the role of the family physician in the management of these common problems.
• Utilize current advances in the diagnosis and treatment of these common problems, using whenever possible, an evidence-based approach.
• Interact and question nationally acclaimed speakers on a variety of common clinical scenarios from medical practice.

On the sunny Kohala Coast on the Island of Hawaii you'll discover the ocean front Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Nestled on a sandy beach you'll discover a myriad of activities to enjoy or you can relax and do nothing at all. Relax in private cabana, play a round of golf, explore the Pacific on a sailing adventure and then have a relaxing treatment at Mauna Lani Spa.

2013 TRAVEL + LEISURE - World’s Best Awards
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows is ranked in the "Top 25" Hawaii Resorts by Travel + Leisure magazine’s Reader Poll. Aug 2013

2013 GOLF WEEK MAGAZINE - Best Courses to Play 
Mauna Lani is ranked as one of the Best Courses to Play. May 2013

2013 CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER - Top 270 Spas in North America, Caribbean and at Sea
 Mauna Lani Spa is ranked in the Top 10 Spas in Hawaii. March 2013

2013 TRAVEL + LEISURE - World’s Best T+L 500 
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows is ranked #2 on the Island of Hawaii by magazine’s T + L 500 List. Jan 2013 

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel Reservations /800-367-2323

Reference 5th ANNUAL ESSENTIALS IN PRIMARY CARE 2014 or Continuing Education Company to receive the Group rate.

Conference Resort Special Rate: 

Standard/Garden View:     $239.00
Ocean View:                        $269.00
Deluxe Ocean View:          $299.00
Ocean Front:                       $349.00
Deluxe Ocean Front:          $399.00

Extend your stay!  These rates will be available 3 days before and after the conference on a space availability basis.

These rates are subject to the prevailing Hawaii State General Excise and Room Occupancy taxes, currently at a combined rate of 13.4166% (subject to change).

Complimentary Guest Services

Guests are invited to enjoy the following complimentary services, activities and use of facilities and they never have to pay a Resort Fee.

• Welcome Lei & Tropical Fruit Juice upon arrival
• Fitness Club Lap pool
• Snorkeling Equipment
• In-room Kona Coffee & Tea
• Local Newspaper
• Hawaiian Entertainment
• Bicycles to explore the resort
• Joggers Amenities
• Beach Amenities
• Guest Laundry Room
• Resort Shuttle Service
• Fish & Turtle Feeding Tours
• Ukulele & Hawaiian Weaving Lessons

The maximum occupancy allowed in a guestroom is three (3) adults or two (2) adults and two (2) children. Rates are based on double occupancy. The third adult (18 years or over) charge is $75.00 plus applicable taxes, per night.

Special bedding requests are subject to availability. The maximum is two (2) beds per room and rollaway beds are available in King Bedded rooms only. Rollaway Beds may be subject to a daily charge of $65.00 plus applicable taxes.

Deadline for room reservations (not conference registration) is June 26, 2014.  We recommend that you reserve your room as soon as possible. 

When you call the resort, please reference 5th ANNUAL ESSENTIALS IN PRIMARY CARE 2014 or Continuing Education Company to receive the Group rate. Please inquire about any additional resort fees, early departure fees or cancellation penalties when making reservations. The Resort requires a deposit equal to two night’s stay to hold the reservation. Any room cancellations or modifications must be made up to 14 days prior to the reservation date.

For early departure after a guest has checked in, a fee equivalent to the number of lost nights will be the responsibility of the individual guest to pay prior to departing the hotel. For guests with confirmed reservations that are no show, a fee equivalent to the number of lost nights will be charged to the credit card on file.

Walter Ejnes , President , Continuing Education Company Inc

Phone: 800-327-4502

Fax: 516-539-3555

Email: Walter@cmemeeting.org