Do you ever feel like your career has stalled? Do you see other people getting promoted while you’re always passed by? Maybe continuing education can help you jump-start your career. By taking additional CME courses and investing time and energy in your skills, you can show your employer how serious you are about your future.

One of the wonderful things about continuing education is that everyone can benefit from it. Learning additional skills and mastering new knowledge helps everyone involved. Employees who feel left behind in their careers can especially profit from learning skills that will make them infinitely more “promotable.” Upper management often looks at continuing education classes as a sign that the employee is interested in his or her future.

So if you want to get your career moving, consider your continuing education options. First, analyze the state of your career. What goals do you have for yourself? What do you hope to achieve during the next year and the next five years? Is your current job your dream job or do you hope to develop skills that will enable you to move to the job you really want? What skills and training do you feel you’re lacking?

Make a list of what you want to accomplish in your career. Then look at how learning additional skills can help you accomplish these goals. Continuing education encompasses a great many topics. You can learn almost any skill that you need in the workplace by pursuing continuing education options.

If you’re comfortable doing so, talk to your manager about continuing education classes. Many companies actively encourage their employees to learn new skills. Moreover, many companies will pay all or part of the cost of classes. Meet with your manager and decide what classes will most help you progress in your career.

If you would rather not ask your employer about continuing education, then study the training that successful people in your field have. Do they have advanced degrees? If so, then you can return to college. Are their technical skills stronger or more diverse? You can put together a list of the skills you need to develop.

Once you’ve decided which classes will benefit your career, research your continuing education options. In addition to college classes, you can take many classes online. You’ll be able to fit in classes around your busy work schedule. Not only can you find a variety of classes online, you’ll also find a variety of prices as well. Look around until you find a program that fits your budget.

In addition to online classes, many training programs offer DVD’s and CD’s. Some people use the time while they are stuck in traffic to learn a new skill. Several programs are available on CD that you can listen to while you drive. These programs can help you with people skills such as public speaking.

With a little research, you can find lots of continuing education offerings to help you progress in your career. Take the time necessary to map out a plan, and then make it happen. Your future is in your control. Take charge and find the training you need.

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Let the Memories Begin with CME at Disney!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to make memories at Disney World and Universal Studios, look no further!  MER is currently offering fall CME seminars in Orlando. Enjoy group discounts at Disney resort hotels, catch up on the AMA PRA credits you need for the year each morning, and enjoy an exciting Orlando vacation with family or friends. Register at one of the following seminars today!

• Office Orthopedics for Primary Care Physicians – September 23-25, 2011
• Cardio/Pulmonary for Primary Care Physicians – October 2-6, 2011
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Physicians – November11-13, 2011
• Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine for Primary Care Physicians – December 9-11,2011

During your stay, you can:

• Visit one of Disney’s 6 theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom or Epcot Center
• Find your inner glow at Disney’s award winning spas
• Experience more than 40 incredible rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions at Universal Studios
• Explore some of the 5 uniquely themed islands, including The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, or the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure
• Watch Cirque de la Mer or feed the dolphins at Sea World
• Tee off at some of America’s most beautiful golf courses

Visit our website at www.mer.org. We look forward to seeing you soon at another MER CME event.

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You’ve got traveling for CME meetings down to a science. Now it’s time to attend an MER seminar and experience the art of it. With MER seminars, you can:

• Earn up to 11 CME credits and receive high quality education designed exclusively for primary care
• Attend CME sessions each morning and enjoy the rest of your day with family and friends
• Save on cost by taking advantage of our group hotel rates
• Deduct our seminar costs from your taxes

MER is currently offering CME seminars at the following world-class destinations:

• Chesapeake Bay, MD
• Nassau, Bahamas
• Lake George, NY
• London, UK
• Napa, CA
• Niagara Falls, ON
• Orlando, FL
• San Diego, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

Click here to register or for more information: Continuing Medical Education.

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Get your CME in the Golden State of California, the perfect destination for your next romantic trip or family vacation. Attend one of MER’s California seminars, earn up to 11 CME credits each morning, and explore all that California has to offer during the rest of the day.

Relax on the beach on a private island, visit Sea World and the famous San Diego Zoo, sail, ride, and play in Mission Bay, enjoy the nightlife of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, or enjoy a picnic in Balboa Park in San Diego.

Visit the Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz, drive down the world’s most crooked street, shop in on-of-a-kind boutiques, experience amazing performing arts, and try the delicious cuisine of San Francisco.

Stay in a French-style country inn, taste world-class wine at charming wineries and sun-kissed vineyards, indulge in the nation’s Michelin Star capital of fine dining, or enjoy an intimate spa experience in Napa Valley.

Click here to register or for more information.

Each year, MER offers more than 60 CME programs in great locations such as Las Vegas, Orlando, Nassau, New York, Maui, and many more.

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This week’s clinical pearl: When your female patients present with symptoms of depression, be sure to consider “imposters” that may mimic depression such as medications. Benzodiazepines are the most common psychotropic linked with depression and dose reduction will rapidly reverse mood disturbance.

To receive more information regarding the management of depression and to learn about other women’s health clinical pearls relevant to your primary care practice, attend the Medical Education Resources (MER) CME seminar Issues in Women’s Health.

This year’s remaining Issues In Women’s Health programs are being held at the following locations:

Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA
July 15-17, 2011

Hyatt Regency at Chesapeake Bay, MD
September 16-18, 2011

Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, HI
October 9-13, 2011

Featured Video: CME in Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA

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What’s your idea of paradise? Is it sitting on a private beach? Maybe it’s golfing on a championship course or enjoying a relaxing spa treatment. Or maybe it’s hiking or biking in a beautiful place. If you’re a history buff, it could even be visiting a historic city.

So why not combine work with pleasure and attend your next Primary Care CME meeting in paradise? Attend an MER seminar, earn CME credits each morning, and enjoy all that paradise has to offer during the rest of the day.

Register today at the following paradise destinations:

Fiesta Americana Grand, Los Cabos, Mexico
May 27-29, 2011

Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV
June 3-5, 2011

Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, CA
July 8-10, 2011

Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA
August 12-14, 2011

The May Fair Hotel, London, UK
September 2-4, 2011

Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, HI
October 9-13, 2011

Each year, MER offers more than 60 CME programs in places like Jackson Hole, Lake George, Las Vegas, Nassau, and many more. See our full list of destinations at CME medical education.

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Touring convention centers to earn your CME credits year after year can become taxing. Consider a “better way” of earning quality education while on vacation. Attend a Medical Education Resources (MER) seminar and experience CME designed specifically for your primary care practice in beautiful world-class destinations. Best of all, you can save on vacation costs by taking advantage of our group hotel discounts and reporting tax-deductable education expenses.

Register here for CME seminars this spring and summer at the following locations:

Aruba
Hershey, PA
Niagara Falls, ON
Asheville, NC
Jackson Hole, WY
Orlando, FL
Atlantis, Bahamas
Lake George, NY
San Diego, CA
Cape Cod, MA
Las Vegas, NV
San Francisco, CA
Greenbrier, WV
Los Cabos, Mexico
Victoria, BC

MER seminars take place each morning, leaving you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the many available activities.

Are you tired of attending CME meetings in “ordinary” places? Why not make your next CME experience “extraordinary?” Register now for the Medical Education Resources (MER) seminar at a beautiful location and receive outstanding education while enjoying your CME vacation getaway.

Annually, MER offers more than 60 CME programs across the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada. See our full list of locations here.

Click on the following link for more details or to explore CME destinations.

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If you are thinking of escaping to a romantic retreat, look no further. Medical Education Resources (MER) is offering CME seminars this winter and spring in several romantic destinations. CME sessions take place each morning leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your romantic getaway.

The top romantic CME vacations include:

Amelia Island, FL – March 4-6, 2011
Dermatology CME – Does anything conjure up more images of romance than a peaceful southern island? Attend Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist and enjoy nature walks on uncrowded, white sand beaches, horseback riding, sunset sails, a couples massage, and romantic candlelight dinners for two at Amelia Island Plantation.

Elbow Beach, Bermuda – April 1-3, 2011
Women’s Health CME – If you are looking to find tropical romance that’s off the beaten path, nothing can compare to Elbow Beach Resort, Bermuda. AttendIssues in Women’s Health and enjoy elegant seclusion and unmatched luxury, set upon the island’s finest private pink sand beach. Experience dining for 2 on the beach, luxury spa treatments in a private suite, and then retire to your lavish, private cottage situated among 50 acres of exotic gardens.

Napa Valley, CA – April 8-10, 2011
CME for Primary Care Physicians -Attend Internal Medicine for Primary Care Physicians at the AAA Four Diamond Vintage Inn. This French country-style inn is an ideal romantic respite in the heart of breathtaking scenery, charming wineries, and sun-kissed vineyards. All within a stroll from your room, indulge in the nation’s Michelin Star capital of fine dining, premier wine tasting rooms, intimate spa experiences, art, history, and culture.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA – April 15-17, 2011
Neurology CME – Poised on a coastal bluff and offering panoramic views of the Pacific and Catalina Island, Terranea Resort is the ultimate escape in southern California. Attend Neurology for the Non-Neurologist and find out why this resort has earned so many awards. Terranea offers the perfect recipe for a romantic escape including stunning oceanfront rooms with private balconies, a luxurious spa, intimate dining, and cozy nooks.

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Medical Education Resources (MER) is now on YouTube! Visit MER’s YouTube channel at CME Meetings where you can:

• See excerpts of our seminar presentations
• View customer testimonials
• Watch video clips from our partnering resort hotels

MER seminars help maximize both your learning experience and your time out of the office. CME sessions are held each morning, giving you opportunities to enjoy time with family or friends in some of the most beautiful destinations on earth.

Registration for all of our 2011 programs is now open! For more information, visit our website www.mer.org.

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Escape from your ordinary routine and learn the fine art of getting away. Attend the MER seminar Issues in Women’s Health and earn CME at one of California’s most exclusive craftsman resorts.

Perched high on a coastal bluff overlooking miles of pristine beaches and the arts community of Laguna Beach, the Montage is a luxurious retreat you will want to return to again and again.

Receive quality education each morning and spend the rest of your stay enjoying the resort’s many amenities or explore Laguna Beach’s chic restaurants, unique shops, and one-of-a-kind art galleries.

During your Montage CME get-away, you can:

* Lounge at one of the poolside cabanas or swim in the Mosaic pool overlooking the Pacific
* Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating treatment at the 5-star Spa Montage
* Experience an explosion of fresh flavors and dine under the stars at the renowned Studio Restaurant
* Indulge in European-style boutique shopping at The Shops at Montage
* Explore over 100 art galleries and unique boutiques in the town of Laguna Beach
* Visit the marine center or hike in over 20,000 acres of coastal wilderness
* Sample cheese and exquisite California wines at the Laguna Culinary Arts Café

Register or for more information go to: CME Conferences.

View our resort video here: Destination CME.

Annually, Medical Education Resources (MER) offers more than 60 CME programs at some of the most beautiful destinations on earth.

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