Big Island, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference (20 Credits)
Embrace the spirit of 'Aloha' at the 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference, surrounded by the lush beauty of the Fairmont Orchid Resort on Hawaii's Big Island in December 7-11, 2026. With vibrant half-day morning sessions featuring the latest updates, your afternoons are free to explore the island's tropical treasures or bask in the Pacific's soothing embrace – because learning should be as refreshing as a Hawaiian sunrise!
General Information
Overview
Escape to the idyllic Big Island of Hawaii on December 7-11, 2026 for the 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference at the luxurious Fairmont Orchid Resort. Presented by Continuing Education Company, this conference is a haven for primary care clinicians seeking the latest advancements in therapeutic areas. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Big Island, attendees will engage in dynamic sessions focused on practical insights and evidence-based strategies to elevate their primary care practice. This conference has been accredited for up to 20 CME credits.
Benefits of Attending
- FREE 15 CME credit online course for all live meeting attendees ($499 value) and a total of 35 credits for the combined conference + course.
- FREE livestream access to watch from your hotel room or anywhere else with wifi.
- FREE 90-day access to conference recordings ($199 value).
- Daily breakfast and coffee and tea breaks.
- Printed syllabus plus a link to the online presentations, conference tote bag, and pen with highlighter.
- Access to discounted hotel and rental car rates.
- Register Now / Pay Later option, which is perfect if you are not ready to fully commit.
- Great Refund Policy - A refund (minus $50 processing fee) or full CEC credit (no processing fee) will be given for written cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the first day of the conference. If cancellation within 30 days – a full CEC credit which can be used towards a future conference and/or online course.
Conference Details
Nestled along the pristine Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid Resort serves as the perfect backdrop for this educational retreat. Immerse yourself in a conference designed to enhance your ability to provide optimal care. The program objectives center on empowering healthcare professionals, including Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, with the knowledge and skills needed for comprehensive patient care. Beyond the conference sessions, indulge in the resort's luxurious amenities, from rejuvenating spa experiences to exploring the island's natural wonders.
The Big Island of Hawaii, with its diverse landscapes ranging from volcanic craters to lush rainforests, provides a unique setting for the 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference. The Fairmont Orchid Resort, situated on the Kohala Coast, offers a sanctuary of tranquility with oceanfront views, cascading waterfalls, and lush gardens. Attendees will have the opportunity to combine professional development with relaxation, as Hawaii's rich cultural experiences and outdoor adventures beckon just beyond the conference doors. Join us for a conference where medical updates meet the spirit of aloha, promising an unforgettable blend of education and rejuvenation in paradise.
Program Objectives
As a result of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Assess and provide patients with an accurate diagnosis and optimal care for a broad range of disorders seen in primary care.
- Utilize current guidelines in the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered therapeutic issues.
- Formulate comprehensive evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies that will lead to the reduction of modifiable risk factors and improved long-term outcomes.
Target Audience
This course is intended for family medicine and internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals.
Special CME Offer!
Earn a total of 35 credits with our Special CME Offer! Attend the 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference (20 CME Credits) and you will receive a FREE ($499 value) online 15 credits CME course from CME365™.
*Offer valid only for in-person participants. Access to the online CME course will only be sent to registrants after they have attended and successfully completed the conference. The online CME course is not transferable.
Big Island of Hawaii
About Big Island of Hawaii
As far as ideal locations with crystal blue waters, stunning beachfront and natural beauty goes, the Big Island of Hawaii is up there on the list and is especially known for its black lava stone beaches, volcanoes, surfing and relaxing in a tropical paradise. Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destination for tourists in the United States, as well as the world.
Hawaii is made up of eight main islands, with the biggest island, “the Big Island” named Hawaii. With so many visitors going to Hawaii to soak in the best the tropical islands have to offer, the main island of Hawaii has built world-class accommodations and lodging for guests.
Driving Distance from Surrounding Airports
- Kona International Airport (KOA): 35 minutes
- Hilo International Airport (ITO): 2 hours
Kona International Airport is located approximately 23 miles from the resort. Hilo International Airport is located on the east side of the island, approximately 77 miles from the resort.
Car Rentals
If you need a rental car during your stay at the Fairmont Orchid Resort, Continuing Education Company has identified a variety of discounts from Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis that will save you money.
Click here for car rental discounts »
If you have any questions regarding the Big Island of Hawaii or this educational training, please feel free to call us at (800) 327-4502.
Save by Booking Through the Official CEC Room Block – See Details Below ↓
Please check our contracted conference rates before booking through Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, or another travel site. CEC has negotiated special rates at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Resort that may be significantly below public online rates, with preferred room categories, a reduced resort fee, and more.
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Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Resort
Discounted Room Rate Details ↓
Accommodations
Where white sands drift into blue-green lagoons, the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Resort serves as a retreat for the mind, the body, and the spirit. This luxurious 540-room resort will cater to your every whim, inside and outside its walls. Just choose your escape. Conquer a volcano, or a championship golf course. And when you return, nourish your soul with an invigorating massage at the Spa Without Walls, or simply relax and unwind in one of the resort’s renowned restaurants. No matter where you look, there’s an unexpected treasure waiting for you!
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is located just a short drive from many exciting destinations on the Big Island, including: an active volcano, island waterfalls, Puako Petroglyph Preserve, Puukohola Heiau (temple), Parker Ranch, Mauna Kea Observatories, and Marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. Additionally, the resort is just 35 minutes from Kona International Airport.
Resort Highlights:
- Located on the Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii
- 486 rooms and 54 suites; Fairmont Gold floor
- Superb dining in six restaurants, including the AAA Four Diamond–award winning Brown’s Beach House
- The spectacular Spa Without Walls, featuring oceanside massage cabanas and private hale near garden waterfalls
- White-sand beach, swimming lagoon and 10,000-square-foot (930-square-meter) oceanside pool
- Fitness center and award-winning tennis pavilion
- Over 100,000 square feet (9,000 square meters) of indoor/outdoor meeting space
- Adjacent to the award-winning 36-hole Francis H. l’i Brown Golf Course
Reservations
Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Resort
1 North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743
(808) 885-2000 (Direct Reservations)
(800) 441-1414 (Global Reservations Centre)
(Mention Continuing Education Company and the 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference for ease of booking)
Click here for the Fairmont Orchid reservation link »
Due to their location in Hawaii and the time difference between Hawaii and the mainland US, please call during the following hours:
Monday – Friday: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm (EST)
Saturday – Sunday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (EST)
Special Rates:
Fairmont Garden View Rooms: $359.00++/night
Deluxe Ocean View Rooms: $459.00++/night
++All rates quoted are single/double occupancy and do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently 4.712% for General Excise Tax, as well as the current 13.25% Transient Accommodation Tax. All taxes are subject to change without notice. To see a description of room types with photos, click here.
Why book through the CEC room block?
In addition to the negotiated room rates, CEC attendees booking through the conference block receive:
- Reduced resort fee – $25/day instead of the standard $40/day, which includes...
- Unlimited basic internet access in guest rooms, meeting space and resort public areas - wireless & wired (Fairmont's President’s Club Members receive an upgrade to premium speed internet access)
- Complimentary parking
- Two Fairmont Orchid reusable water bottles per room
- Local, domestic long distance and 1-800 access calls from guest room
- 24-hour access to the fitness center
- On demand shuttle transportation within the Mauna Lani Resort
- Complimentary snorkel equipment rental for one hour (available for each guest, per day - resort use only)
- Hawaiian Cultural Classes & Resort Activities (please see weekly activity schedule at the concierge)
- 10% discount on published pricing for Fairmont Orchid Luau booked through the hotel's concierge using group code cec2026
- 10% discount on published 2026 pricing for treatments at the Spa Without Walls and Spa Salon, excluding retail product
- 45-minute photo shoot on the scenic grounds of Fairmont Orchid with Pacific Dream Photography (reservations required, photos available for purchase)
Resort Charge:
This discounted resort charge of $25/night is normally $40/night and has been discounted ONLY for individuals that reserve their rooms from our room block. The resort will not be able to reduce the charge for individuals who book through a third-party agency or directly with the resort but outside our room block. This daily charge is retained (and not distributed as a tip or gratuity to hotel staff) by the Hotel. Accordingly, if you wish to provide a tip or gratuity to the Hotel’s staff, please feel free to do so. The resort charge is subject to State Tax, which may change from time to time without notice. Resort charges, taxes, and resort charge inclusions are subject to change.
Additional Room Occupants:
Each extra person sharing a room will be charged an additional $75.00 plus tax per night, beginning with the third adult. There will be no charge for children under the age of 18 years sharing the same room with their parents and utilizing existing bedding. Maximum occupancy is four (4) adults or two (2) adults and two (2) children per room. A $75.00 per rollaway fee applies. This fee will be waived if guests are paying additional for the third and fourth adult. The maximum number of rollaways per room or suite is one (1). Rooms with 2 queen beds are unable to accommodate a rollaway.
Check-in/Check-out:
Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Every effort is made to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time; however, rooms may not be immediately available. Check-out time is 11:00 am. Requests to retain rooms beyond that hour should be directed to the Front Desk once the delegate is registered. Should it be possible to extend a late check-out, a late departure charge may be applicable.
Deposit:
Reservation must be guaranteed with a deposit equal to two (2) night's room and tax made with a major credit card.
The group discounted room rate deadline for reservations is November 13, 2026; however, rooms are limited (first-come, first-served basis) and may be sold out before this date.
PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as our allotment of group negotiated rooms may sell out and/or could be at the resort’s prevailing rate if the resort still has inventory once a particular room type in the room block is full. We will not be able to refund or credit tuition fees due to the inability to book a room during the conference dates. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the registrant.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of individual reservations made up to 30 days prior to arrival will be accepted, and the deposit refunded for those rooms for the full night’s stay. For reservations cancelled within 30 days prior to arrival, individuals will be responsible for 100% of room revenue to be billed to the individual credit card on file.
Webcast Registrants:
Webcast registrants will receive the conference URL link a week prior and again within 24 hours of the conference. To claim credit, you will be required to complete a survey after the conference; the survey will be emailed to you at the end of the conference. If you have registered for the webcast and want to stay at the Venue under our discounted room block, you will be required to register "in person." To ensure fairness and proper allocation of accommodations, our discounted room rates are reserved exclusively for in-person attendees. Hotel reservations will be cross-referenced with the conference registration list, and rooms booked by those not registered for the in-person conference may be subject to the full room rate. In-person registrants will also receive complimentary access to the live stream for remote viewing, providing a convenient alternative for those interested in traveling to the conference location but preferring to watch remotely.
Car Rentals
If you need a rental car during your stay at the Fairmont Orchid, Continuing Education Company has identified a variety of discounts from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz that will save you money.
Agenda
Arrival/Registration
SUNDAY, December 6, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Early Sign-In/Registration
Note that there's a door prize drawing for Sunday registrants.
or, MONDAY, December 7, 2026
7:00 am – 7:55 am: On-site Registration
Quick Schedule
MONDAY, December 7 - FRIDAY, December 11, 2026
7:30 am – 7:55 am: Breakfast
7:55 am – 12:15 pm: Educational Sessions
The conference adjourns on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 12:15 pm.
Educational Sessions
Workshops
December 7, 2026
Make the most of your time on the Big Island and apply your learning at a diabetes-related workshop offered in partnership with Medscape. Available to in-person attendees, this hands-on workshop also is available to non-conference attendees. Learners will earn additional CME credit at no additional cost. Registration is required. See table below for details.
| Workshop: Applying the Evidence: Case-Based Strategies for Optimizing Basal Insulin in T2D ↓ | |
| Workshop Date - (Date & Times - all times are Hawaiian Time) | Fee |
| Monday, Dec. 7, 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Complimentary |
Register for Conf. ($850) & Workshop Register for Workshop Only (Complimentary)
Applying the Evidence: Case-Based Strategies for Optimizing Basal Insulin in T2D
Monday, Dec. 7, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
- Spaces limited to 30 participants
- Instructor-led
- Course length: 90 minutes
- Fee: Complimentary
- Learning materials provided
- 1.5 CME credits
Description
Type 2 diabetes remains highly prevalent and continues to be a growing burden in clinical practice, placing primary care providers at the forefront of diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. In this session, primary care physicians will gain practical, guideline-based strategies for managing type 2 diabetes, with a strong focus on the safe and effective use of basal insulin. They will learn how to initiate and titrate therapy, apply emerging clinical data, and address real-world barriers such as hypoglycemia risk, adherence challenges, and patient resistance – leaving with increased confidence and actionable tools to improve patient outcomes in everyday practice.
Learning Objectives
- Apply guidelines and evidence for initiating and titrating basal insulin in people with T2D
- Apply clinical trial data for new/emerging once-weekly basal insulin to people with T2D
- Demonstrate improved confidence in their ability to initiate and titrate basal insulin safely and effectively to improve outcomes in people with T2D
Faculty
Karen E. Adams, MD, FACOG, DipABLM, MSCP
Professor and Farwell Family Director
Stanford Program in Menopause & Healthy Aging
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
More about Karen E. Adams, MD, FACOG, DipABLM, MSCP
Dr. Karen E. Adams is the Farwell Family Director of the Stanford University Program in Menopause & Healthy Aging, where she is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a faculty affiliate of the Stanford Center on Longevity, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Stanford Women's Health and Sex Differences Center. She holds dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Lifestyle Medicine. In addition, Dr. Adams is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She has been practicing for over 30 years with focused expertise on menopause management, female sexual dysfunction treatment, and lifestyle medicine.
Prior to her arrival at Stanford, she was Professor Emeritus and Director of the Menopause and Sexual Medicine Program at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and was Vice Chair for Education and ObGyn residency program director at OHSU for 14 years. Her deep-rooted dedication to women’s health is evidenced by her leadership on numerous professional societies, committees, and boards, including the Board of Trustees of the Menopause Society. Her contributions to medical education and mentorship have earned her numerous honors, including the Mentor of the Year Award from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Adam’s has provided expert commentary to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, the Washington Post, and hundreds of independent print and online outlets. She is an expert educator, hosting the Standford Conversations in Menopause & Healthy Aging Podcast and educating audiences nationally and internationally, including delivering a popular TEDx talk “Sleep, Sex, and Menopausal Zest” that has received over 165 thousand views.
Nayan Arora, MD, FASN
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Director Nephrology Fellowship Program
Co-Director Cardiorenal Clinic
Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR
More about Nayan Arora, MD, FASN
Dr. Nayan Arora is a Nephrologist and Associate Professor in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Oregon Health and Science University. Having trained at the University of Washington he subsequently joined the faculty where he launched an inpatient Cardiorenal service and additionally served as clinical lead of the Diabetic Kidney Disease clinic. He relocated to Portland, OR two and a half years ago to direct OHSU's outpatient cardiorenal clinic. You can hear him on the Freely Filtered podcast as well as the MedSpoke app.
Jan N. Basile, MD, FACP, FASH, FAHA
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Medical University of South Carolina
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, SC
More about Jan N. Basile, MD, FACP, FASH, FAHA
Dr. Jan Basile is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his internship and residency at MUSC, where he served as Chief Resident. Board certified in internal medicine, he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Heart Association.
Dr. Basile spent 31 years at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, retiring from federal service as Chief of Primary Care in 2009. He continues to volunteer at the VA, now in his 48th year at the hospital, and teaches clinical and advanced hypertension to MUSC medical students and fellows.
A nationally recognized hypertension expert, Dr. Basile has served on the American Society of Hypertension Board of Directors and as Vice-Chair of Clinical Programs on the AHA Council of Hypertension. His honors include the MUSC Excellence in Teaching Award, the Golden Apple Award, the South Carolina DHEC Hypertension Physician of the Year Award, and the AHA Marvin Moser Clinical Hypertension Award. He also served as President of the Southern Medical Association.
His research focuses on outcome-based clinical trials in hypertension, lipid disorders, diabetes, and obesity. He has contributed to landmark hypertension trials including ALLHAT, ACCORD, SPRINT, SPRINT-MIND, ACCOMPLISH, VALUE, ONTARGET, and TRANSCEND. More recently, he has studied renal denervation, endogenous hypercortisolism in resistant hypertension, and Zilebesiran in the ZENITH trial.
Beyond hypertension, Dr. Basile has been involved in major diabetes and obesity cardiovascular outcomes trials, including REWIND, SURPASS-CVOT, and TRIUMPH. He was a contributing reviewer for JNC 7 and the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guideline, has published more than 400 papers, abstracts, and book chapters, authored Hot Topics: Hypertension, and continues to contribute to the hypertension section of UpToDate.
Christian S. Jackson, MD, FAGG
Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
Loma Linda, CA
More about Christian S. Jackson, MD, FAGG
Dr. Christian S. Jackson is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor at University of California Riverside and Chief of Gastroenterology at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University (1995), medical degree from the University of Chicago (1999), completed his internal medicine residency at Loyola University of Chicago Medical Center (2002), and finished a gastroenterology fellowship at Northwestern University (2006). Since 2006, he has served at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System and was appointed Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology in 2009. Dr. Jackson has a special interest in small bowel disease, focusing on gastrointestinal angioectasias, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and has delivered many invited presentations. Dr. Jackson has been recognized as one of world’s most published authors on the topic of gastrointestinal angioectasias. In addition, Dr. Jackson has a large fund of experience in general gastroenterology and has multiple publications in general gastroenterology as well. He continues to teach primary care physicians, primary care nurse practitioners, gastroenterology fellows, medical residents and medical students general gastroenterology. He has developed a lecture series for primary care physicians and primary nurse practitioners on gastroenterology topics at the VA and participates in the gastroenterology fellow lecture series.
Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD, FAHS
Medical Director
Brain Health Institute
Neurologist and Specialist in Headache & Facial Pain
Westport, CT
More about Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD, FAHS
Dr. Deena E. Kuruvilla is a board-certified neurologist and internationally recognized expert in headache medicine. She serves as the Medical Director of the Brain Health Institute and is a former faculty member at Yale School of Medicine, where she led the headache fellowship and pioneered integrative approaches to neurological care. With more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in more than a dozen clinical trials, Dr. Kuruvilla’s research focuses on neuromodulation, women’s health, and real-world diagnostic and treatment technologies. She is also the creator of an app - BrainHealthMD which helps people optimize lifestyle factors to boost their brain health.
Marie E. McDonnell, MD
Clinical Director
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Mass General Bringham
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
More about Marie E. McDonnell, MD
Dr. Marie E. McDonnell is Clinical Director of Mass General Brigham (MGB) Diabetes, in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at MGB and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston. A graduate of Boston University School of Medicine, she completed residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia, and Endocrinology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. In her current role, she leads collaborative efforts to improve the quality of Diabetes care hospital-wide including in specialized areas such as Diabetes in Pregnancy and Pancreas Transplantation. She participates nationally and internationally in clinical practice guidelines and conducts research focused on the design and evaluation of scalable, specialty level diabetes care models, particularly for complex or underserved populations.
A central theme of Dr. McDonnell’s research is the design and evaluation of scalable, specialty level diabetes care models, particularly for complex or underserved populations. She studies how health systems can deliver more effective, evidence based diabetes management across acute and ambulatory settings and has played a key role in the development of clinical guidelines through organizations such as the Endocrine Society and the World Health Organization. Her work also addresses emerging clinical challenges, including autoimmune diabetes associated with novel therapies and the integration of new pharmacologic treatments, reflecting a broad commitment to advancing both the science and delivery of diabetes care.
David M. Plourd, MD, FACOG
Staff Obstetrician & Gynecologist & Obstetric Hospitalist
Formerly Naval Hospital
San Diego, CA
More about David M. Plourd, MD, FACOG
Dr. David M. Plourd has been an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, and at UCSD, for two decades, before joining the Obstetrics Hospitalist Team at Scripps Hospital. Dr. Plourd has been teaching and lecturing nationally and internationally on numerous women’s healthcare topics. He was voted “Teacher of the Year” by the interns and residents at the Naval Medical Center. Dr. Plourd has been a Board Examiner for the American Board of OB/GYN. He is currently a Medical Consultant for the Medical Board of California.
Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FAPSC
Professor of Medicine
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
Founding Director of the Step Family Foundation Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
San Diego, CA
More about Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FAPSC
Dr. Pam R. Taub is a board-certified cardiologist and internationally recognized expert in cardiometabolic disease. She is the director of Preventative Cardiology, the founding director of the Step Family Foundation Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, and a Professor of Medicine with tenure at UC San Diego. She holds the Step Family Director's Endowed Chair. Dr. Taub was responsible for all aspects of creating the center, which is one of the largest comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs in the world. She also leads the newly formed BEACON center for Lipoprotein (a) research at UC San Diego.
Her clinical practice focuses on preventive cardiology, lipidology, and cardiometabolic disease, while her research investigates the impact of behavioral, technological, and pharmacological strategies on cardiometabolic health outcomes. Dr. Taub's is a federally funded researcher with continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health for the past 15 years, and is the principal investigator on multiple R01 grants. She has also received research funding from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and American Heart Association. She is an experienced clinical trialist and serves on the executive committee for multiple international clinical trials focused on novel cardiovascular therapies.
Dr. Taub holds multiple patents, edited multiple textbooks, and is widely published with over 150 high-impact publications in top peer-reviewed journals that have impacted clinical practice. She also has served on multiple guideline committees, and most recently, on the 2025 AHA/ACC guidelines for management of patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Dr. Taub holds multiple leadership positions in professional societies. She is a fellow and a former board member for the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, a fellow and prior member of the American College of Cardiology's Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Leadership Council. Currently, she serves as Chair of the American Heart Association's Women in Cardiology Committee.
Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Professor of Family Medicine
University of Texas Health San Antonio
Founding Director, University Health System Skin Clinic
San Antonio, TX
More about Richard P. Usatine, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Richard P. Usatine is a Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Texas Health, San Antonio. He is the lead author of 10 medical books, including The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine and Dermatological Procedures in Office Practice. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Usatine has been working with medical students to provide health care to homeless families and the medically underserved since 1984. He is the founding director of the University Health System Skin Clinic in San Antonio. He also directs the only underserved dermatology fellowship for family physicians in the US.
Accreditation
Physicians
AAFP: This live activity, 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference, with a beginning date of December 7, 2026 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20 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 PRA Category 1 Credits™: Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Continuing Education Company designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 Medical Knowledge 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. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
AOA: CME activities approved for AAFP credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 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 Practitioner
AANPCB: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Nurse Practitioners may receive a maximum of 20 hours of participation, with an estimated 6-10 hours of which can be used towards Pharmacology, for completing this activity.
ANCC: According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal.
Physician Assistants
AAPA: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AAFP Prescribed credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for AAPA Category 1 CME credit.
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Tuition:
$850.00 for In-Person Registration
Includes:
- Admission to live conference.
- FREE 15 CME credit online course for all live meeting attendees, a $499 value (choose between 3 different courses)
- FREE LIVE stream access to watch from your hotel room or anywhere else
- FREE 90-day access to conference recordings
- Daily breakfast and coffee and tea breaks
- Printed syllabus, conference tote bag, and pen with highlighter
- Access to discounted hotel and rental care rates
$650.00 for Virtual Livestream Webcast*
Includes:
- Virtual access to all conference sessions
- Online syllabus and handouts
- FREE 90-day access to conference recordings ($199 value)
Residents and Students: Discounted tuition fees may be available for current students and residents. Call us or email us at info@cmemeeting.org for more information. Proof of student/resident status will be required.
*Webcast Registrants:
Webcast registrants will receive the conference URL link a week prior, and again within 24 hours of the conference. To claim credit, you will be required to complete a survey after the conference; the survey will be emailed to you at the end of the conference. If you have registered for the webcast and want to stay at the Venue under our discounted room block, you will be required to register "in person." To ensure fairness and proper allocation of accommodations, our discounted room rates are reserved exclusively for in-person attendees. Hotel reservations will be cross-referenced with the conference registration list, and rooms booked by those not registered for the in-person conference may be subject to the full room rate. In-person registrants will also receive complimentary access to the live stream for remote viewing, providing a convenient alternative for those interested in traveling to the conference location but preferring to watch remotely.
Cancellations:
Please email cancellation requests to registration@cmemeeting.org. A refund (minus a $50 processing fee) or full CEC credit (no processing fee) will be given for written cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the first day of the conference. Refunds cannot be honored after 11/7/2026, and tuition will be applied as a full credit toward payment for any of our future conferences, virtual webcasts, or online courses. No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the conference is canceled, CEC will refund the tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs incurred. We will not cancel any conference due to lack of attendance.
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Live Webcast
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The 7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference is now available as a LIVE streaming webcast!
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Are you unable to travel to the Big Island of Hawaii? No worries. This live webcast enables you to watch this conference from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. And you will receive the same number of credits as if you attended the conference in person.
The conference takes place in the Hawaiian time zone and all agenda times reflect that. You must watch the webcast LIVE to receive credit for the conference.
| Day(s) | Hawaii Time (Big Island, HI) |
Pacific Time | Mountain Time | Central Time | Eastern Time |
| MONDAY-FRIDAY | 7:55 am - 12:15 pm |
9:55 am - 2:15 pm |
10:55 am - 3:15 pm |
11:55 am - 4:15 pm |
12:55 pm - 5:15 pm |
7th Annual Medical Updates in Primary Care Conference (webcast):
- When: December 7-11, 2026 (see conference agenda for complete schedule)
- Where: Broadcast LIVE from Fairmont Orchid in the Big Island of Hawaii
- Credits: 20 (the same number as if you attended in person)
- Cost: $650.00 for Virtual Livestream Webcast
- Includes: Live conference streaming, online course materials, and access to the recordings for 90 days. (Note you must watch the webcast LIVE to receive credit for the conference.)
Webcast Benefits
What are the benefits of watching a LIVE webcast?
- No travel expenses.
- Efficient use of your time.
- No need to take off from work - just schedule your hours around the conference sessions.
Participation is easy:
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation and receipt of payment.
- One week prior to the conference, we will send you an email with login details so you can view the webcast.
- Once the conference is over, just complete the online evaluation and receive your CME credit and certificate.
Cancellations
Please email cancellation requests to registration@cmemeeting.org. A refund (minus a $50 processing fee) or full CEC credit (no processing fee) will be given for written cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the first day of the conference. Refunds cannot be honored after 11/7/26, and tuition will be applied as a full credit toward payment for any of our future conferences, virtual webcasts, or online courses. No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the conference is canceled, CEC will refund the tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs incurred. We will not cancel any conference due to lack of attendance.
Technical Requirements
Please confirm that the device you will be using to view the Webcast meets the minimum technical requirements. We will not be able to issue refunds due to technical issues experienced due to a poor internet connection or your equipment not meeting the technical requirements.
The webcast can be viewed on any PC, MAC, or mobile device. We highly recommend that you perform an internet connection speed test before viewing the webcast. The following are the minimum required download speeds:
- 3.0 Mbps – recommended Internet speed for Standard Definition (480) streaming.
- 5.0 Mbps – recommended Internet speed for High Definition (1080) streaming.
Please note that you must watch the webcast live in order to be eligible for credit.
Exhibitor Information
Who are our Attendees?
Our attendees are family medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners from all over the nation.
Why Continuing Education Company?
Exhibiting at a CEC event brings you face-to-face with key decision-makers who evaluate your products and services and utilize them in daily practice in primary care clinical settings across the nation. The intimate setting and the number of exhibits (capped at 8) allow great access to the attendees. You will never be isolated in a separate exhibit hall and we ensure that all attendees know that you are there.
Where are the Exhibits Set Up?
You will be either right by the breakfast buffet or by the doors leading in and out of the conference.
Meeting Formats
5-day meetings are scheduled Monday - Friday 7:55 am - 12:15 pm. There is a breakfast beginning at 7:30 am and a break from 10:00 am - 10:15 am.
4-day meetings are scheduled 7:50 am - 12:15 pm. There is a breakfast beginning at 7:15 am and a break from 10:00 am - 10:15 am.
3-day meetings usually begin at 7:50 am with a 15 minute break before noon. Lunch, when available, is provided either the first or second day ending at 2:15 pm. The last day of the conference normally adjourns at 12:15 pm.
Please check conference days and times on the agenda as these occasionally change.
What’s Included
- One six-foot table (draped if requested and available), wastebasket, and two chairs. Banners or signs that can fit on the table or directly behind are the only allowable signage.
- One exhibitor registration and badge. Additional badges are available for a fee.
- A paragraph describing your company and products in our welcome letter emailed to attendees (deadline dates apply).
- Electricity (upon request and if available, please indicate on application).
- Access to breakfast and snacks if served during the conference hours.
- Wireless internet access (if available).
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Let’s get creative! Sponsorships can be tailored to what will work best for you and our attendees. Some have sponsored a lunch and made the gathering into a focus group for feedback on a product or service. Call Barbara Lyons at (386) 490-8010, x101 so we can discuss your ideas.
Contact
Contact Barbara Lyons by phone, fax, or email:
- Phone: (386) 490-8010, x101
- Fax: (516) 539-3555
- Email: barbara@cmemeeting.org
Frequently Asked Questions
As you choose your next CME experience, we want you to have as much information as possible. In addition to the details included on each conference page, we have listed some of the most frequently asked questions and answers here. For even more information, please use the live chat feature, visit our Contact Us page, or call us at (800) 327-4502.