
2024 Controversies in Internal Medicine Conference
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Registration will open in Fall 2023.
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Topics will include updates and controversies in:
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrine / Diabetes
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Renal / Metabolic
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- "Exemplary conference! Wonderful speakers, very impactful and applicable to my practice setting!"
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- "This is an excellent course. The presenters are great speakers and present evidence based medicine that is not overwhelming."
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Boston University and South Carolina have lifted their mask mandate for event spaces. However, we remain mask flexible. We will have masks available for anyone who wants one.
Please note we will be following all Boston University event and meeting protocols to ensure the health and safety of all attendees, staff, and the local community and will update all attendees on these protocols as we get closer to the meeting date. Attendees must attest that they have been fully vaccinated (14 days since last dose) before attending the meeting. If you will not be fully vaccinated or feel ill on the day, we respectfully ask that you do not attend (a refund will be issued)
Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians, Internists, Family Practice Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Physician Assistants
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference the participants will be able to:
- Describe the latest medical controversies in primary care that have arisen because of new advances in disease processes and patient outcome data.
- Identify such problems in their practice and work settings.
- Choose and provide appropriate treatment for such issues.
Additional Information
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Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
23 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928
Ph: 843.842.8000 | Fx: 843.842.8033 | omnihotels.com/hotels/hilton-head
Reservations
The room block will open in Fall 2023.
Hotel room cancellations will be accepted prior to 12:00pm local hotel time, at least 3 days prior to arrival. If the reservation is no longer required and is not cancelled prior to this time, the reservation will be released, and one night’s subsequent room and tax charges will be billed to the credit card on file. The hotel will also charge an early departure fee for any guest who checks out prior to the guest’s reserved check out day in the amount equal to one night room and tax. Guests wishing to avoid an early check out fee should advise the Omni at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
Check-in is 4:00PM and Check-out is 11:00AM.
Substitution may be made at any time without an additional charge. Refunds will be issued for all cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference. Should cancellation occur less than two weeks prior to the start of the conference, a credit towards another Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education conference will be issued, not a refund.
A $75.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds and credits. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee. Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to cme@bu.edu or by visiting https://cme.bu.edu/Refund_Request. Refunds and credits will not be issued once the conference has started.
This course is subject to change and/or cancellation.
Travel
Options include to travel in and out of Savannah, Georgia and rent a car for the 45 minute trip to Hilton Head. There is also a small airport on Hilton Head Island. The third option is to fly into Charleston, SC. It is approximately a two hour drive to Hilton Head from Charleston.
Tourist Information
Hilton Head Island is America's favorite island, offering 12 miles of pristine beaches and everything you need for the ultimate retreat
Climate in May
Temperatures range from 62° to 90°F.
Since everyone has a different level of comfort, we suggest you dress in layers.
To request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, please notify the CCE, in writing, to cme@bu.edu at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
The CCE will work to accommodate dietary requests (including, but not limited to: kosher, vegetarian, low cholesterol, and low sodium) received in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.

Co-Course Director
Robert Lowe, MD
Co-Course Director
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Assistant Dean of Education, Gastroenterology
Boston Medical Center
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 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.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Contact Hours: 20 of which TBD are eligible for pharmacology credit
AAFP
Application will be filed.
ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this 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. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
By attending this activity and providing your ABIM number & Date of Birth, you authorize BUSM CME office to report your information to the ACCME so that we may process your MOC Part II credit on your behalf.
Physician Assistants
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20.0 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Available Credit
- 20.00 ABIM MOC II
- 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 20.00 ANCCBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
- 20.00 ANCC Pharmacology
- 20.00 ParticipationBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Price
Registration Fees
MD/DO - $999
NP/PA - $850
BUSM/Northwell/Hofstra Alumni - $649
BUSM/BMC/Hofstra/Northwell Faculty/Staff/Student - $575
Fellows/Residents/Military - $624
Use coupon code CONHHI24 by March 4, 2024 to receive $100 off your registration fee
Cancellation Policy
Substitution may be made at any time without an additional charge. Refunds will be issued for all cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference. A $75.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds and credits. Should cancellation occur less than two weeks prior to the start of the conference, a credit towards another Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Office conference will be issued, not a refund.
“No shows” are subject to the full course fee. Substitutions must be made in writing to cme@bu.edu. Refunds and credits will not be issued once the conference has started.
If you need to cancel your registration, please click here.
This course is subject to change and/or cancellation.
Sharing Your Information Through Participant Lists:
If you checked "Yes" to sharing your information on the participant list, we only share name, degree, organization, city and state. Checking "Yes" indicates we may share your name with exhibitors from commercial entities (ineligible companies) including pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Special Services
To request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, please notify the Center for Continuing Education (CCE), in writing, to cme@bu.edu at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
The CCE will work to accommodate dietary requests (including, but not limited to: kosher, vegetarian, low cholesterol, and low sodium) received in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
Unauthorized Registration Sites
Registration for courses managed by the CCE can only be completed through our website at https://cme.bu.edu. Course registrations made through other sites cannot be honored. The CCE is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com
Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to cme@bu.edu.