Cancun CME Conference, Nov 5-8, 2025
Faculty Scheduled:
Wednesday
6:45-7:30 AM Registration
7:30-9:15 AM COPD and Asthma
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30-11:30 AM Pancreatitis, Atrial Fibrillation
Thursday
7:30-9:15 AM C Difficile, GI Bleeding and PPIs
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30-11:30 AM Heart Failure, Bacteremia and Endocarditis
Friday
7:30-9:15 AM Sepsis
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30-11:30 AM Cirrhosis, Stroke
Saturday
7:30-9:15 AM Pneumonia, Diabetes (first portion)
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30-11:30 AM Diabetes (second portion), DVT and PE
Conference Details including presentation slides are provided at least 3 days before the conference start date.
Agenda is subject to change. We strive to cover recent developments that have the potential to impact how we practice medicine, sometimes requiring us to allot more time to a topic with recent developments.
Content Details - Hospital Medicine Update
- Up to 16 hours of accredited CME
- Accredited CME focused on the latest developments in adult hospital medicine.
- We cover the latest guidelines, studies, and developments and update the content regularly as new information is released.
Topics:
- Biostatistics Review
- COPD and Asthma
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Recent Cardiology Studies
- GI Bleeding and PPIs
- Other Recent Studies
- Heart Failure
- Sepsis
- Stroke
- Bacteremia/Endocarditis
- Pneumonia
- Diabetes
- DVT and PE
Educational Objectives:
- Discuss updates and new evidence in the medical literature
- List recent guideline updates and recommendations
- Identify best practices for interprofessional care when managing common issues in hospital medicine
- Review expert opinions for areas lacking data and evidence
- Recognize new pharmaceuticals as well as updates on existing medications
We constantly evaluate new studies and guidelines, and adjust our course content accordingly. Our goal is to always present the latest information that will help you improve how you care for patients.
Location and Accommodation - November, 2025
Conference Hotel: Iberostar Selection Cancun
Conference Room: Miramar Ballroom
Group rate hotel rooms are available for up to 3 days before and after the conference. Please book room by October 5, 2025 to obtain discounted rate. Please book early to ensure availability - the discounted rooms tend to sell out.
All-Inclusive
The Iberostar All – Inclusive Hotels include hotel room, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, ALCOHOL, pool snacks, ice cream, churros, pool bar, mini bar in hotel room, fitness center, most fitness classes, all day Kid's Camp, nightly show, other activities.
Not included: Souvenirs, clothing, pharmaceuticals, spa, massages, golf, and babysitting (for children under 4 and outside Kid's Camp hours). Although tips and fees are included, the service providers are appreciative of extra tips for fabulous service, but it is not required.
PLEASE READ the details below before booking your room.
Reservations link
* Rooms must be booked for a minimum of 3 nights (hotel policy)
* To book your room, after selecting the Reservations link, you will want to select the "Book" Tab
* Please make sure that you select the correct hotel from the drop-down menu for your desired accommodation (hotel details and recommendations below)
* Please note that when you receive the room rate it will be the TOTAL for your stay -- that is NOT the daily rate -- that is the TOTAL cost for ALL days you have reserved
* The Check In Date defaults to 02/11/2025. Make sure to change the check-in to the appropriate date - 04/11/2025 (November 4, 2025 - reservation dates are listed as Day/Month/Year). You can make your reservation for 3 or 4 nights. Although we are allowed group rates 3 days prior and post - sometimes it doesn't work on their system and it will state "Hotel not available". Do not fret, they should have rooms, but it may require an email request. (they are in the process of updating their systems - but that can take awhile). Simply book the room for the nights that are available (probably 05/11/2025 - 08/11/2025) and send an email to groupreservations.mx@iberostar.com requesting the additional nights to be added to your reservation. Feel free to copy ozlem@cmevacations.com on the additional room request.
HOTEL DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Iberostar has an agreement with Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, so make sure to provide your IHG One Rewards so that you can earn points.
The hotel complex has two five 5-star hotels - with two categories.
Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun - ADULTS ONLY
Iberostar Selection Cancun - Family Friendly
Coral Level has access to both Selection Cancun and Coral Level but Selection Cancun guests do not have access to Coral Level.
The negotiated prices are listed below as well as our recommendations.
Our recommendations are:
To Be Pampered:
Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun
If Bringing Children:
Iberostar Selection Cancun
ALL INCLUSIVE RATES (per night):
Hotel Room Coral Level - Junior Suite
Single Rate: $497
Double Rate: $497
Hotel Room Selection Cancun - Premium
Single Rate: $366
Double Rate: $366
ALL INCLUSIVE RATES WITH VAT TAX REMOVED (per night):
Hotel Room Coral Level - Junior Suite
Single Rate: $429.31
Double Rate: $429.31
Hotel Room Selection Cancun - Premium
Single Rate: $316.15
Double Rate: $316.15
* Additional fees charged for additional persons in a room
* Children fees: under 3 - free, 3 to12 - child rate, over 12 - adult rate
* SPECIAL NOTE for group meetings, if paperwork is completed appropriately UPON CHECKING IN to the hotel, then Mexico allows the VAT tax (16%) to be removed for the days of the conference and one day before and one day after. Children are excluded from this benefit - the VAT tax will be added to their fees. Detailed information to obtain this savings benefit will be provided with the conference documentation.
AMENITIES:
Hotel Room Service
Coral Level
- Bar Service offered 24 hours
- Mini Bar/F&B - Supreme
- Formal dinner every night
- Elevator - yes
Selection Cancun
- Room service: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Mini Bar/F&B - Upgraded
- Formal dinner every night
- Elevator - yes
** F&B - Food and Beverage
Iberostar Mobile App
Hotel Key Features
- The Beach
- The Pools
- Nightly Theatre
- Scuba Diving Introduction
- Tennis
- Kid's Camp
- Fitness Center
- Soccer Field
- Golf (additional fee)
- Spa (conference guests get 20% discount - scroll down to see entire menu)
Hotel cancellation policy: Full refund of your deposit as long as you cancel more than 30 days prior to your arrival date.
Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun
Iberostar Selection Cancun
Hotel Address: Kukulcan Boulevard km. 17 Cancun 77500
Cancun Travel Tips
Classroom Attire: Your preference, there is no dress code. However, we do recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater since sometimes the conference room is cold.
Travel Documents: You will need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after entry to Mexico. US citizens can find more information by visiting the Travel State Website. Non-US citizens, please contact your native country's respective department for more information. We recommend to make two paper copies of your passport (leave one at home with a trusted person and keep one in your suitcase) and also take a picture to keep in your phone as well as emailing it to yourself and / or saving it on a file server you can access such as dropbox. Having an accessible copy will make your life much easier if your passport is lost.
Transportation: We recommend flying in to Cancun International Airport (CUN) and utilizing Cancun Airport Transportation from the airport to the hotel. Although Uber exists in Mexico, the taxi drivers have agreements that prevent Uber (and other ride share operators) from pickups at the airport and hotels. Parking at the hotel is free. However, we STRONGLY recommend NOT to rent a car. Although the car rental itself is inexpensive, the required insurance (as much as $70 per day) and additional $3000 deposit makes renting a car expensive. Furthermore, the roads have very low speed limits that are not adhered to but if you are caught speeding it can be a challenging situation with the police. For excursions, most of the tours include transportation and/or taxis are readily available.
Tipping: The resort is all-inclusive so technically tipping is not required. However, the staff will be extremely grateful if you leave a gratuity - such as for the bell boy that carries your luggage.
Activities:
At the hotel:
Included:
Additional Fees:
- Golf
- Spa (conference guests get 20% discount - scroll down to see entire menu)
Excursions:
Day Trips:
Week Trip:
Tours:
Please note that tours can be arranged for all of these excursions / day trips at the hotel or you are free to use whatever provider you prefer. Also, there is so much to do at the hotel - you may never want to leave...
Hospital Medicine Update Accreditation
Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and CME Vacations, LLC
Target Audience
This activity is intended for those who practice or support office-based medicine for adults, including:
- Primary care physicians
- Specialist physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Nurses
- Physician assistants
- Pharmacists
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss updates and new evidence in the medical literature
- List recent guideline updates and recommendations
- Identify best practices for interprofessional care when managing common issues in hospital medicine
- Review expert opinions for areas lacking data and evidence
- Recognize new pharmaceuticals as well as updates on existing medications
Instructions for Credit
To successfully complete this activity and receive CE credit, learners must attend the conference in person or via live streaming and complete an evaluation.
For claiming AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ACPE, and IPCE contact
hours:
1. Review the objectives and disclosures
2. Study the educational content
3. Please use the survey link in the course to submit your quiz and evaluation. Your CME certificate will be emailed upon successful completion of your quiz and evaluation.
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the online evaluation, your credit will be submitted to CPE Monitor. Please check your NABP account within thirty (30) days to make sure the credit has posted.
For claiming ABIM MOC/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™:
1. Review the objectives and disclosures
2. Study the educational content
3. Please use the survey link in the course to submit your quiz and evaluation. Your CME certificate will be emailed upon successful completion of your quiz and evaluation with a passing grade of at least 50%.
Faculty
Steve Burgess, MD, MBA, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Robert L. Fogerty, MD, MPH, Yale New Haven Hospital
Zina D. Hajduczok, MD, Critical Access Hospital on Whidbey Island
Mikelle Maddox, MD, South Baldwin Hospitalist Group
Kenna Payne, Pharm.D.,Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Disclosures
PACE requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to PACE policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
- Steve Burgess, MD, MBA has no relevant financial relationships.
- Robert L. Fogerty, MD, MPH has no relevant financial relationships.
- Zina D. Hajduczok, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.
- Mikelle Maddox, MD has no relevant financial relationships.
- Kenna Payne, Pharm.D., has no relevant financial relationships.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and CME Vacations, LLC. PACE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Continuing Education
PACE designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.0AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
To receive CME credit and/or MOC points, you MUST pass the posttest and complete the evaluation. For ABIM MOC points, your information will be shared with the ABIM through PACE’s Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JAPARS). Please allow 6-8 weeks for your MOC points to appear on your ABIM records. By sharing your Diplomate Board ID # and DOB, you are giving PACE permission to use this information/data to report your participation to these Boards JA-PARS.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 16.0 contact hours.
Designated for 9.0 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advance Practice Registered Nurses.
Pharmacy Continuing Education
PACE designates this continuing education activity for 16.0 contact hour(s) (1.6 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Type of Activity: Application
Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
PACE Contact Information
For additional information about the accreditation of this activity, please visit https://partnersed.com.
Cancellation/Refund Policies
For our conferences, you must register for the conference, make reservations for the hotel, and complete necessary travel arrangements. Hotels, airlines and cruises have their own cancellation and refund policies. Please contact those providers individually to understand their policies.
CME Live and Streaming Conference Cancellation Policy:
Within 7 days of the purchase date your choice of the following:
- Full credit towards another conference or
- Refund minus 5% processing fee
After 7 days from the purchase date, your choice of the following:
- Full credit towards another conference or
- You can utilize the online content
Cancellations and conference schedule modifications must be requested via email, please email info@CMEvacations.com
Online Course Cancellation Policy:
If you have completed less than 50% of the course and have not received a CME certificate:
- Refund minus $50 processing fee within the first 7 days or
- Full credit towards another course or conference
Cancellations and conference schedule modifications must be requested via email, please email info@CMEvacations.com
Hotel / Cruise Line Cancellation Policies:
Each hotel and cruise line has their own cancellation and refund policies. We provide information from our negotiated rates when available. Please review on their websites for the most current information.
Airline Cancellation Policies:
Each airline has their own cancellation and refund policies. Please review on their websites for the most current information.
Resident, Fellows, and Student Pricing
Special Resident, Fellows, and Student pricing:
Online Updates:
$395 discount
DEA Class:
$45 discount
Live Conferences:
$395 discount on regular price of conference
To obtain resident, fellows, or student pricing:
- Send an email from your resident, fellows, or student email account to info@CMEvacations.com
- Include all pertinent info: name, status as resident, fellows, or student, the name of your school, fellows, or residency program, and what course(s) you want to purchase
- Include a link to your program's website that shows you are actively in their program. If you are not listed on the program's website, have your program coordinator or one of the physicians you work with send us an email from their medical school, fellows, or residency account stating that you are actively in that program.
- Once we have verified your status, we will email you a personalized discount code
- Purchase the product, entering the discount code at checkout
When you wow your colleagues with your vast knowledge of the latest guidelines and studies, please mention CME Vacations to them!
