Cambria Hotel -Located in the world famous Olympic Venue of Lake Placid New York
About This Conference
This conference provides 15 contact hours of pharmacy CE and (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME credit over three days.
IN PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of live continuing education credit.
LIVE STREAM WEBCAST REGISTRATION: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of live continuing education credit
ON DEMAND LIBRARY You can usually watch recordings of the live event.
Conference Information
Educational Sessions
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1. Define the appropriate workup for several interactivecases 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 bleedng.
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1. Discuss why individuals with profound autism have reduced access to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
2. Define polypharmacy.
3. Identify three reasons for polypharmacy in people with profound autism.
4. Apply deprescribing strategies to a clinical case example.
5. Define diagnostic overshadowing and evaluate factors that may contribute to it using a clinical case example.
6. Identify three common psychotropic side effects and assess how they contribute to aggression and self-injurious behaviors in people with intellectual disabilities.
7. Distinguish between affective and mood lability and describe how those differences influence treatment planning.
8. Describe the diagnostic and treatment differences of catatonia in people with and without an intellectual disability.
9. Formulate a treatment plan for an individual with profound autism and excited catatonia.
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1.Describe the basic pharmacology behind monoclonal antibodies.
2. Discuss how monoclonal antibodies are made.
3. Discuss the nomenclature behind naming monoclonal antibodies.
4. List examples of monoclonal antibodies and the conditions they treat.
5. Outline in STEPS format (safety, tolerability, efficacy, price, simplicity) several monoclonal antibodies (i.e., Certolizumab, denosumab, new cholesterol medications.)
6. Discuss the side effects of selected monoclonal antibodies.
7. Discuss risk factors associated with these new technologies.
8. List any general patient education.
Speakers
Dr. Peter S. Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP
Dr. Peter Buch is a clinical gastroenterologist with over 30 years of teaching experience. Teaching is his passion! His style is case based, practical, very interactive and fun. He has extensive local, national and international teaching experience. He has taught family doctors, internists, PAs, nurses, NPs and pharmacists.
Dr. Michael Cummings MD
Vice Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, The State University ofNew York. Buffalo, NY
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Dr. Kelly Jones,PharmD
Dr. Jones is Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy. He received his doctor of pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He also completed a post doctorate PharmD fellowship in family medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Credit
This seminar provides 15 contact hours of pharmacy CE and (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME credit over two days.
Pharmacists: 15 hours of live ACPE credit
Nurse Practitioners ANCC and NCC: 15 hours of ANCC pharmacology credit.
Nurse Practitioners AANP: 15 hours of AAFP Prescribed credit/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 15 hours of pharmacology credit.
Physicians and Physician Assistants: 15 hours of AAFP Prescribed credit/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Nurses: 15 hours California Board of Registered Nursing and Pharmacology Credit.
Acreditation Information
| Session |
Contact Hours |
ACPE UAN |
Activity |
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Session 1 |
5 | 0741-0000-26-xxx-L01-P | Application |
| Session 2 | 5 | 0741-0000-26-xxx-L01-P | Application |
| Session 3 | 5 | 0741-0000-26-xxx-L01-P | Application |
See ULS Accreditation Statements for more details.
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: The AAFP has reviewed Don’t Skip a Beat- Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Update 2025 and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 10/07/2026 to 10/09/2026. 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
See ULS Accreditation Statements for more details.
Conference Registration
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Registration Type
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Advanced Registration Expires 9/7/2026 |
Regular After 9/7/2026 |
| Live Stream |
$550/ 3 days, |
$550/ 3 days, |
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Staying at Cambria |
$650 | $700 |
| Not Staying at Cambria | $700 | $750 |
Please review Conference Policies before registering.
Venue Information
About the Cambria Hotel
Nestled amidst the spectacular splendor of the Adirondacks, our brand new hotel in Lake Placid showcases an ideal harmony of relaxation and adventure. Unwind in our tastefully appointed rooms with modern comforts and incredible views. Enjoy easy access to things to visit in Lake Placid like Whiteface Mountain, the Lake Placid Olympic sites, High Falls Gorge, and local breweries. Visit the bustling Main Street to shop local stores and boutiques, as well as enjoy our local restaurants and entertainment venues. Indulge in popular Lake Placid activities such as biking, hiking the 46 high peaks, ice skating, local breweries, and strolls around Mirror Lake. And, don't forget your four legged family member, we are a dog-friendly hotel too.
About Lake Placid
Lake Placid is an exceptional destination boasting a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the Olympic Museum's interesting exhibits, absorb the rich Olympic history, interact with nature, and learn about the region's biodiversity while exploring the Adirondack wilderness.Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of activities, including hiking, fishing, boating, and skiing in the picturesque Adirondack Mountains. Create lifelong memories with loved ones while exploring famous attractions and indulging in the best things to do in Lake Placid.
Hotel Reservations
| Room Type | Rate |
| Run of House Room |
King or 2 Queens: $159/ night Oct 6-9, 2026 |
| Address |
Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort |
| Hotel Web Page | https://www.cambrialakeplacid.com/ |
| Check In / Out |
Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available. Guest Service staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are not available. |
| Phone Reservations |
Call Front Desk: 518-302-5608 Do Not Call Choice Services: 518-523-8964 |
| ULS Group Expiration Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Hotel Taxes | All room rates are subject to all state and local taxes, currently 13.0% |
| Fees |
The rates also include complimentary parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. |
| ULS Group Rates |
Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. Rooms may sell out |
All room rates are subject to all state and local taxes, currently 13.0%. The above group rates are per room per night for a 2-night stay. Any stays of less than 2-nights are subject to a rate increase up to and including the prevailing online rate, at the discretion of the hotel. The rates also include complimentary parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Reservations will require a credit card to guarantee the room reservation when made by individuals. When reservations are made by rooming list by the group, the reservations will be considered guaranteed by the group, unless the rooming list provides an individual’s credit card to guarantee those reservations. A credit card authorization form may be required by the hotel.All reservations must be made by the Cut Off date of September 6, 2026, thirty days prior to the date of arrival. Reservations received after the Cut Off Date will be made on a space and rate available basis.
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 such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge.
Hotel Attrition Surcharge: $50. Surcharge is waived for commuting students.
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.