CME Conferences in Key West 2025: Join Us!
Visit the Conch Republic during indepencence day!
The Conch Republic was born on April 23, 1982, in response to a United States Border Patrol Blockade of the Florida Keys. Since the United States insisted on treating the Keys like a foreign country, Mayor Dennis Wardlow seceded from the Union. Today we stand proudly as a community of who have “Sovereign State Of Mind” and as the “People who seceded where others have failed”
Educational Sessions
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Thursday, April 24 2025: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Assessing Abdominal Pain: A Practical Review: 1. Define the appropriate workup for several interactive cases of acute abdominal pain. 2.Illustrate the pitfalls in making a diagnosis.
Peptic Ulcer Disease and Helicobacter Highlights: 3. Identify the importance of risk factors in the development of UGI bleeding. 4. Select appropriate candidates for long term PPI therapy. 5. Review noninvasive ways of making a H pylori diagnosis. 6. Manage antibiotic therapy for Helicobacter 2024.
Clinical Dilemmas in GI Bleeding: 7. Describe the limitations of colonoscopy. 8. Recognize the importance of “Alarm Symptoms”. 9. Describe advanced endoscopic techniques that are used to evaluate GI bleeding. 10. Recognize the safe use of anti platelet and anticoagulation medications post GI bleeding.
Colon Cancer Evaluation and Prevention: What’s New? 11. State the best practices that lead to colon cancer prevention. 12. Review types of polyps and their consequences. 13. Review the pitfalls of colonoscopy screening. 14. Show reasonable alternatives to colonoscopy.
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/ Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: 15. Define Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). 16. Identify at risk individuals for MASLD and MASH. 17. Discuss long term and short term consequences of MASLD and MASH. 18. Identify treatment options for MASLD and MASH..
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Wednesday, April 25, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
New Drug Update Part 1
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify recent FDA drug communications, including but not limited to, labeling changes, warnings, new indications, new dosage forms and MedWatch alerts.
2. Discuss the new drugs with respect to their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, approved and unapproved indications.
3. Describe their adverse effects and drug interaction that may affect patient compliance.
4. Compare efficacy, dosage and cost to existing agents.
5. Discuss the patient oriented outcomes or evidence that may or may not exist for each of the new medications and when they may or may not be appropriate to recommend for selected patients.
6. Compare pharmacotherapy outcomes vs cost/benefit between newly approved agents and existing or lower cost agents.
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Thursday, April 25, 2025: 7:30AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
New Drug Update Part 2
1. Discuss the new drugs with respect to their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, approved and unapproved indications.
2. Describe their adverse effects and drug interaction that may affect patient compliance.
3. Compare efficacy, dosage and cost to existing agents.
4. Discuss the patient oriented outcomes or evidence that may or may not exist for each of the new medications and when they may or may not be appropriate to recommend for selected patients.
5. Compare pharmacotherapy outcomes vs cost/benefit between newly approved agents and existing or lower cost agents.
Speakers
Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Associate Clinical Professor: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, ECHN branch of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Frank H Netter, MD School of Medicine
Dr. C. Wayne Weart | Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP
Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcome Sciences, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, MUSC Campus, Charleston, SC
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Conference Credit
PHARMACISTS :University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. These programs are accredited for pharmacists.
| Session |
Contact Hours |
ACPE UAN |
Activity |
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Session 1 |
5 | 0741-0000-25-008-L01-P | Application |
| Session 2 | 5 | 0741-0000-25-009-L01-P | Knowledge |
| Session 3 | 5 | 0741-0000-25-010-L01-P | Knowledge |
NURSE PRACTITIONERS/ NURSES: This course provides 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 5 hours per day, to fulfill the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours for certification renewal. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
PHYSICIANS: Application for CME credit will the American Academy of Family Physicians has been made. Determination of credit is pending. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 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. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. CME programs approved by the AAFP are eligible for Category 2 credit (or Category 1-A under special circumstances) through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit from AAFP. Physician assistants may report the number of hours stated above of Category I credit for completing this program.
CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.
CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require pharmacology credit.
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to 15 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Contact your respective board regarding approval
Conference Registration
| Option |
3 Day Fee |
2 Day Fee |
1 Day Fee |
| Live Stream | $550 | $398 | $199 |
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Discounted Advanced Registration |
$775 | n/a | n/a |
| Regular Registration | $825 | n/a | n/a |
| Advanced Registration NOT Staying at Hyatt | $975 | n/a | n/a |
| Regular Registration NOT Staying at Hyatt | $1025 | n/a | n/a |
Conference Policies - Please review before registering.
In Person Conference Registration: Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special seminar fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).
Live Stream Webcast Registration: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of continuing education credit.
Zoom Requires: An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) For More info: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/ articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux
Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.
Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper statements of credit.
Statements of Credit: Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.
Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.
Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.
Hyatt Centric Key West
Hotel Details
| Room Type | Rate |
| Run of House Room | $479/night, Premium Upgrade $529 |
| Address | Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa 601 Front Street Key West, FL 33044 |
| Hotel Web Page | www.keywest.centric.hyatt.com |
| Online Reservations | https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/KWEST/G-ULS5 |
| Phone Reservations | 305-809-1234 |
| ULS Group Code | G-UL25 |
| ULS Group Expiration Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Hotel Taxes | 12.5% |
| Discounted Resort Fee | $20.00/night + tax, |
| Parking Fee |
Discounted Self $17.50/day |
| ULS Group Rates | Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. |
| Check In / Check Out | 4:00 pm / 11:00 am |
| Jala Spa | 10% discount on pre-booked services |
RESORT FEE: A resort fee of $50.00, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%), per room, per night will be discounted to $20.00, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%), per room, per night. Inclusions: Mobile Key featuring Apple Wallet Express Key; Access to Pressreader, a digital newspaper and magazine distribution service with over 7,000 publications worldwide; Access to pool noodles, inflatable floats and floating dock; Welcome drink upon arrival; 24 hour Fitness Center Access (featuring Pelotons); Complimentary 2 hour bike rental (per registered guest, per stay; Access to beach fire pits (lit nightly); Ponchos and use of hotel umbrellas; Hydration stations around pool and resort; Aftemoon poolside refreshments and chilled towels; Access to various on-site weekly hotel programming and entertainment including, but not limited to happy hours, cooking demonstrations, and local marine eco expcriences; Beach chairs for excursions; Daily live music featuring local and regional favorites; In room bath robes and slippers; Coco's Monkey Advcntures Gift Shop to help plan all excursions; Access to pool and hot tub facilities including pool chairs
Attrition Surcharge
If you don't make reservations and stay at the hotel where University Learning Systems has reserved a block of rooms, you must add the attrition surcharge to the conference fee. Staying at hotel with an offer other than the ULS Group Code such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge. Hotel Attrition Surcharge: $200
ULS will verify all rooming/cabin information with the hotel /travel agent and the hotel /travel agent has the right to release pertinent information to ULS for all attendees. No credit will be reported until the Attrition Surcharge is satisfied.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately we have recently experienced a rash of attendees not utilizing the ULS designated hotel or travel agent causing ULS to incur significant penalties.