49th Annual Eastern Shore Medical Symposium

Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00 AM - Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:30 PM, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Beach, DE


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (22.00 hours), AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians (22.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (22.00 hours), ABS CC (22.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (22.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (22.00 hours)

This symposium provides up-to-date content on topics relevant in today's primary care practice environment. Attendees engage with experts sharing latest information on common diseases/conditions/issues faced by PCPs, including screening, prevention, treatment and management.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, July 16, 2026. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Defend the rationale for the selection of different therapies based on currently available up to date evidence-based data and individual patient profiles.
2. Discuss current diagnostic and therapeutic options for common illnesses and injuries seen in primary care practice.
3. Apply latest evidence-based guidelines for disease screening and prevention.
4. Apply latest guidelines for up to date chronic disease management.
5. Explain the use/misuse of medicine, including but not limited to antibiotics and psychotropics.
6. Identify social determinants of health regarding disparate communities.
7. Identify opportunities to address health care disparities through primary care.
8. Apply the concept of shared decision making discussions with our patients before automatically initiating treatments, therapies, especially regarding primary care prevention strategies.
9. Use evidence-based approaches when dealing with provider self-help, health and well being.
10. Explain important and relevant clinical issues in cardiovascular disease prevention, screening and management
11. Practice keeping current with the pertinent evidence-based medical literature.

	Early Bird	After March 31, 2026
Physician	$785	$835
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$685	$735
Physician Assistant	$685	$735
Retired Physician	$755	$755
Resident	$520	$520
Allied Health Professional	$685	$735

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Thomas Jefferson University and University of Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 22.00 nursing contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 22.00 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.

American Academy of Family Physicians: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Other Credit
Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers XX nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This educational activity offers XX Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. Email [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line. 

Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

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Symposium Location

 

Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

229 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Directions

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Attractions

https://www.rehobothbeachde.gov/

Biking Trails Farmer’s Market (Tuesday —10 am -2 pm) Funland Gordons Pond Jolly Trolly (transportation to Dewy Beach) Public and private golf courses

Lake Gerar Park Penny Lane Mall Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Rehoboth Beach Museum Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Tanger Outlets (tax-free shopping)

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Local Hotels

Atlantis Inn
154 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

www.atlantisinn-rehoboth.com

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Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
101 North Boardwalk Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

11% occupancy tax and 10% service fee per room/per night (single/double occupancy) includes one parking space per hotel room

Discount valid until May 11, 2026

To Book
Phone: 1 (800) 422-0600
Booking ID: 11606

Room	Single	Double	Triple	Quad
Weekday Rate	$299	$299	$314	$329
Saturday Rate	$349	$349	$364	$379

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The Breakers Hotel and Suites
105 Second Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

11% occupancy tax and $10 service fee per standard room per night (single/double occupancy). The discounted rate for the suite is $296.00 plus an 11% occupancy tax and $10 service fee per room per night (single/double occupancy). The rate does include a continental breakfast each morning and 1 parking space per hotel room.

Discount valid until May 11, 2026

To Book
Phone: (302) 227-6688
Booking ID: 2139/refer to Thomas Jefferson University Medical Symposium

Room	Single	Double	Suite
Weekday Rate	$242	$242	$296
Saturday Rate	$323	$323	$368

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Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
2 Olive Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Based on double occupancy and do not include 8% state room tax. Add $30 for each additional occupant.

To Book
Phone: (302) 227-7169
Group Name: ESMS

Weekday: $339 Single
Weekend: $369 Double

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Coast Tapestry Collection by Hilton
123 Second Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Sunday-Thursday: $329/night
Weekend: $529/night

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Hotel Rehoboth
247 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach,  DE 19971

Included in the room rate, the hotel provides:

• Daily Wine and Cheese Social (5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

• Nightly Turndown Service

• Daily Full Hot Breakfast at Lupo’s Italian Kitchen (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)

• One on-site/off-street Parking Space per guest room*

• Shuttle Service to and from the beach/boardwalk

• Beach Towels and Beach Chairs

Guests may stay Sunday, June 21, to Friday, June 26, 2026, to receive a 10% discounted rate, with a two-night minimum stay.

Individual reservations booked online cannot be considered part of this group block and will not be able to receive the discounted rate.

Rates are subject to availability, with a 7-day Cancellation window.

Discount rate available until June 7, 2026

To Book
Phone: (302) 227-4300
Group Name: ESMS26

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Residence Inn Rehoboth
18964 John J. Williams Hwy
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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Hyatt Place
1301 Coastal Hwy,
Dewey Beach, DE 19971

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

This activity received no commercial or in-kind support.

Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.

• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold through the exhibit hall.
  TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their virtual exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.

• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.

• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

Application Deadline
Applications for exhibits will be accepted through June 12, 2026. After June12, 2026, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.

Cancellation and Refunds
In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.

Exhibit at this Event