Frequently Asked Questions
CME, or Continuing Medical Education, is crucial for medical physicians to uphold the highest standards of patient care and maintain their medical licenses. These professionals must accumulate CME credits through various means, including attending conferences like ours, enrolling in courses, or completing assessments. At Dillehay Management Group, we excel in providing top-tier continuing medical education tailored specifically for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Our comprehensive programs are meticulously designed to empower healthcare providers with the latest advancements, best practices, and practical skills necessary to deliver exceptional patient care and stay abreast of evolving medical standards.
CEU, or Continuing Education Unit, is a vital component of professional development for individuals holding licenses or certificates in various professions. At Dillehay Management Group, we offer accredited CEU programs designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles and provide the highest level of care to their patients.
Continuing medical education (CME) is essential for nurses to stay at the forefront of healthcare advancements and provide optimal care to their patients. In a field where science and medicine evolve rapidly, nurses rely on CME to access the latest standards, technologies, and treatment modalities. By participating in accredited educational programs, nurses enhance their knowledge and skills, ensuring they can effectively address the diverse needs of their patients and deliver care that aligns with today’s best practices and procedures. At Dillehay Management Group, we are committed to offering comprehensive CME programs that empower nurses to excel in their roles and make a positive impact on patient outcomes.
This program is accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Through a joint partnership, it is also accredited through the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). APRN or Pharmacotherapy credit is also approved for this course through the partnership program of the ACCME and the ANCC. Please reach out to your local accrediting board to verify if they will accept credit from the ACCME. Please click here for more information.
For the purposes of recertification, AANPCB accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) issued by organizations accredited by ACCME as an equivalent number of hours of participation. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit = 1 contact hour. Please click here for more information.
Dillehay Management Group is the leading provider of high-quality continuing medical education covering dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, emergency medicine, and women’s health. Choose to earn your CME credits at any of our In-person locations, or join us online for Virtual CME and On-demand CME courses.
We welcome anyone who wants to learn in an engaging environment. For claiming credit, this program is accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Through a joint partnership, it is also accredited through the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). APRN or Pharmacotherapy credit is also approved for this course through the partnership program of the ACCME and the ANCC.
Please reach out to your local accrediting board to verify if they will accept credit from the ACCME.
In-person attendees will receive step-by-step instructions on how to claim their certificate both on-site and by email. Virtual (live stream) attendees can access CME information from their dashboard and by email. All CME instructions are also published on the Attendee Portal for reference.
Attendees may claim credits only for the sessions they attend.
Annually, our esteemed speakers delve into a diverse array of medical specialties, ensuring comprehensive coverage of dermatology (skin), orthopedics (bones), cardiology and emergency medicine (hearts), and women’s health (private parts). As part of our commitment to offering dynamic and relevant educational experiences, select locations feature additional tracks tailored to specific interests and needs. These include Pharmacology, Pain Management, Diabetes, ER, Mental Health, and more. Our goal is to provide a holistic learning experience that addresses the multifaceted challenges and advancements within the healthcare industry, empowering attendees to expand their knowledge and enhance their practice in their respective fields.
Formally approved continuing education must meet the following criteria:
Continuing nursing education (CNE) approved for nursing contact hours by an accredited provider or approver of nursing continuing education.
Continuing medical education (CME) approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Sponsored by organizations, agencies, or educational institutions accredited or approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
If you’re looking for the most up-to-date agenda for a specific conference, we recommend visiting the landing page for the location you’re interested in. Our schedules are regularly updated, and on the daily schedule tab there is a “Download Schedule” button that will open a PDF version of the latest agenda.
If you’d prefer a general brochure that includes information and pricing for all our 2025 conferences, you can click here to download it.
Yes, Yes, Yes! ALL in-person registrations automatically have access to live stream the conference. As long as you have reliable WiFi you can live stream from home, hotel room, pool, anywhere.
NEW! Recordings of the live event will be accessible for review for thirty (30) days after the conference for all in-person and virtual participants.
Yes, Yes, Yes! ALL in-person registrations automatically have access to live stream the conference. As long as you have reliable WiFi you can live stream from home, hotel room, pool, anywhere.
NEW! Recordings of the live event will be accessible for review for thirty (30) days after the conference for all in-person and virtual participants.
We kindly ask that you make your hotel reservation at our host property, using our group code. We are committed to these contractual obligations in order to bring the guest room rates down from regular pricing. If you stay at a different hotel, we may fall short of our housing obligations and will be responsible for paying lost income to our hotels. This could mean higher registration fees and fewer benefits for participants. Thank you for your understanding and for making our educational programs the best they can be.
Follow these steps:
1. Register for and attend the conference.
2. Make your hotel reservation at our host property, using our group code or hotel link published on our website under Hotel Info.
3. Stay at the hotel for 3 or more nights to qualify.
Requirements/disclaimers:
-A 3-night hotel stay is required.
-You must book your reservation using the group code.
-Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount, such as hotel rewards/points.
-The Hotel Accommodations/Rebate Form must be completed by the following Friday after the event. (Form can be found on the Attendee portal page.)
-One rebate per reservation number.
-Please allow 6-8 weeks after the conference to receive your amazon gift/rebate.
On occasion, travel websites may lure you with minor “discounts”, but please realize there are restrictions and penalties associated with these “deals.” By booking directly with our host hotel using our group code, you’ll not only receive $75 amazon gift card but also you’re guaranteed exclusive benefits such as renovated rooms, discounted resort fees, ability to change or cancel penalty-free, and more.
You may register for Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts conferences online or by fax. After you submit your registration, you will receive an email with a confirmation number and important conference information. If you need assistance making a change to your registration, please call us at 770-640-1022 or email us at [email protected]. All registration changes must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Our conference fees start at $907, which breaks down to as low as $23 per credit hour! Pricing varies based on whether you choose in-person or virtual attendance, the location, and your registration date.
Take advantage of our early registration discounts—signing up up to six months in advance can save you up to $190 off standard rates.
To see detailed pricing and savings deadlines, visit the location page of your choice and click “See pricing info” in the Register Now box.
All fees must be received upon registration. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts accepts payment by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). If payment is by check, then the check must be received with the registration form. Please make checks payable to DMGCME.
We do not offer daily rates. The cost covers the entire event, but you are welcome to attend and claim hours only for the portions you participate in.
If you wish to cancel your In-person or Virtual registration with at least 30 days or more prior to the conference start date you will receive a full refund of the tuition paid, less a $75 processing fee. Refunds will be provided in the original form of payment and will take two to four weeks to process.
All purchases made for any on-demand package cannot be refunded, cancelled or transferred. All registration changes must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
If you wish to change your In-person or Virtual registration a one-time transfer to a conference program of your choice is available and is only valid for the current year. No refund or credit will be issued within 30 days of the conference start time.
All purchases made for any on-demand package cannot be refunded, cancelled or transferred. All registration changes must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
In the very unlikely event that Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts cancels or postpones a conference due to circumstances beyond its control, Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts’ liability shall be limited to refund of paid registration fees only.
All attendees must wear their conference name badge for entrance into Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts programs and throughout the conference in order to help maintain the security of the meeting space.
Attendees should arrive and be seated prior to the start of each session. Please be respectful of the speaker and your fellow attendees with noise levels during sessions.
Participants must be present at the Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts activity and complete the evaluation on CMEUniversity.com after the conference in order to obtain credit for sessions attended. Participants may only obtain CME credit if they were a paid, registered attendee.
Registrant may use only one promo code or discount per conference and it must be submitted at the time of registration. Offers may not be combined and is subject to change at the provider’s discretion. Contact Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts at 770.640.1022 or [email protected] for more information.
Please note that only one promotional code or discount may be used per registration, and it must be applied at the time of registration. Promotions cannot be combined, and all offers are subject to change at the discretion of the provider. Additionally, once a promo code has been selected and submitted, it cannot be modified or replaced with a different offer.
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Please be patient with us. We are road warriors trying to provide the best conference possible. Hotel rebates take a little more time to process. To ensure you receive your check, please make sure you fill out “The Hotel Accommodations/Rebate Form” which must be completed by the following Friday after the event. (Form can be found on the Attendee portal page). If you completed the form and it is well past the 4-6 weeks check your spam box, Amazon gift cards are sent via email to the email you registered with. If you still do not see it please send us an email for inquiry to [email protected].
After the conference, you will receive an email with the coupon code to access the free on-demand offer.
Your registration fee is for the conference only. Hotel accommodations are NOT included.
If you are registering from your place of business, we find that the business firewall blocks our website. Please refer to the print form located on the registration page, download, fill out and fax or email the form in to us at the number listed on the form.
Our conferences are all causal attire. The meeting rooms do run cold, so best to wear layers, with a lightweight jacket if you get cold.
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts provides amenities such as breakfasts and coffee/refreshment breaks whenever possible. These refreshments are available for registered attendees only; food and beverage provided by Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts are not available for guests of the attendee.
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts offers CE and Product Theater meal programs as part of the conference agenda whenever possible. Available meal programs are listed as sessions on the conference schedule. Meals offered during these sessions are for attendees of the CE program or product theater only. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts orders food based on expected attendance and sign-in with the sponsor is required just prior to the start of the program. Attendance is limited to practicing attendees only. Pharma guidelines will apply.
Please alert Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts if you require special food accommodations during the conference or have special dietary needs. (You must contact the hotel directly to make accommodations related to your individual hotel stay.) Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts will make every effort to work with participants and the conference venue to accommodate any disclosed food allergies and other food-related medical conditions. However, there is always a risk of contamination and participants with food allergies need to be aware of this risk. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come into contact with while at any Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts event.
Check the location page of your choice for information on Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts’ room block. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts encourages attendees to reserve their hotel room at the time of their conference registration. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts room blocks are based on the expected attendance and attendee demand for hotel rooms. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts hotel blocks may sell out prior to the reservation cut-off date. Group hotel rates are for use by conference attendees only. As a courtesy to our attendees, Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts group rates are typically available to conference attendees 3 days before and after the conference program dates. Check the location page for rates and hotel contact information.
Attendees are responsible for paying their own parking. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts does not offer parking validation. Contact the hotel for parking information.
Wireless internet service is available at every Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts location.
Only registered attendees are allowed entry to Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts meeting rooms. Guests are not permitted. This includes spouses or other family members of the attendee. Any attendee requiring a helper or assistant during the conference should contact Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts in advance of the conference to obtain an exception to this policy. Non-registered attendees are not permitted, even if the non-registered attendee does not want contact hours or handouts as part of their participation.
In order to maintain an appropriate learning environment and for safety issues, infants and children are not allowed in the conference sessions.
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts reserves the right to ask any attendee creating a disruption to leave the meeting room.
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts does not provide luggage storage for attendees who are checking out of the conference hotel. Due to safety concerns, luggage may not be stored in the meeting space or other conference areas including the registration desk. Attendees needing luggage storage prior to departure should contact the hotel’s front desk for arrangements. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts cannot store other personal belongings such as computers or other items on behalf of attendees at the registration desk or any other conference area.
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts welcomes attendees to bring mobile devices, including tablets and laptop computers, to its conferences. Please note that Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts does not provide charging stations. You should charge your device before arriving at the conference.
We recommend using the following browsers and versions on Windows 7 or later or macOS Sierra (10.12.6) or later:
-Chrome 30+ (has automatic updates)
-Firefox 27+ (has automatic updates)*
-Microsoft Edge
-Safari 9+
*H.264 video (required for viewing Vimeo videos) is only supported in Firefox for Windows 7 and later. Firefox versions on Windows XP are no longer supported for playback.
Our schedule is listed on our website. From the home page, listed under CME Events, select the location you are interested in. Once that page is open select Daily Schedule. The entire itinerary is listed by day, by speaker.
Once you have registered for the conference, you will receive communication via email 2 weeks before the conference, including access ot the handouts for reference.
All in-person registrants automatically have access to watch virtually. If you want to request a change prior to 30 days of the conference, please send any change or cancellation requests to [email protected] or use our contact us form for a refund. (Please note detailed cancellation policy found on the conference registration tab.)
Once you login we have your login documented in our system as attending the conference. You will still need to claim your credits at cmeuniversity.com
On the video dashboard where you view the video course, there is a link titled CME/CE Information, click that link, scroll down to the section that reads, Request for Credit, follow those steps.
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It’s our amazing loyalty referral program. We believe SPIRIT encompasses our core values – community, excellence, integrity, passion, teamwork, creativity, and innovation. What’s more, SPIRIT reflects our love for helping others, such as our amazingly successful Turn It Up Foundation, providing funding to deaf and hard of hearing children for musical pursuits.
For every person who registers using your SPIRIT code, and is NEW* to our events, you will both receive up to $75! It’s really so easy – think how many providers you know – whether at work, prior practices, friends, colleagues, and even former classmates – this is the PERFECT opportunity for a class reunion! We will email an amazon gift card to you and the people who register with your code 1-2 weeks following the event. The code must be entered at the time of actual registration to qualify. Rewards add up quickly. $75 rewards apply for in person registrations; $50 rewards apply for virtual or on-demand**.
*New referrals only – excludes all past participants from any SBHPP event; In-person, Virtual or On-demand
**$50 SPIRIT Rewards can only be applied to On-demand Full Packages: Best of 2023 & 2024 programs.
PLUS!! The person whose SPIRIT Reward number is used the most for new referrals in 2025 will earn an EXTRA $500 at the end of the year!
Learn more about our SPIRIT Referral posting policy.
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If you’ve purchased a Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts program, In-person, Virtual or On-demand CME package you have a Spirit Code. If you’ve ever attended our events In-person, the code is typically on your name badge, emails and other materials. If you don’t remember your code or would like to request your code, please e-mail [email protected] or call us at 770-640-1022.
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