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PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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Choose your dates and specialty.

Make Mammoth Lakes your setting. Start any day of the year and choose 1–7 consecutive study days.

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Check in once from your phone within 20 miles of the designated center. Study at your destination, then make the afternoon your own. See the Mammoth Lakes check-in area.

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Sample 3-day conference in Mammoth Lakes

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Pacific Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Credit options

Category 1 through a session’s accredited provider, where offered.

Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Mammoth Lakes

From the alpine lakes of the Mammoth Lakes Basin to Rainbow Falls and a mountain with its own gondola, the town sits in the Eastern Sierra at 7,880 feet.

In town
Visit Mammoth lists hotels, motels, condos, cabins and bed and breakfasts in Mammoth Lakes. Choose in-town lodging for trailheads that start from the center of town.
Near Mammoth Mountain
Visit Mammoth describes options from ski-in, ski-out resorts to cozy cabins and in-town hotels. A gondola links the mountain and The Village.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Mammoth Lakes

Winter is for skiing, with lifts running into spring, while summer days at Devils Postpile run from the mid-70s to the mid-80s and fall nights can drop into the low 40s. Conferences are available all year.

Mammoth Lakes after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Mammoth Lakes time. The Mammoth Lakes Trail System covers more than 300 miles, and some trails start from the center of town, so a walk can begin without a drive. The Lakes Basin has more than 100 alpine lakes, and Visit Mammoth names five main ones, Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Mamie, Lake George and Horseshoe Lake, all a few minutes from town.

Travel, lodging and lift or park access are arranged separately. Your conference follows your specialty and interests, and the mountains are simply the setting you pick for it. For a rainy or cold afternoon, Visit Mammoth lists indoor, spa and arts activities, including massages, yoga and cultural events. Leave time for mountain roads, which Visit Mammoth warns may bring storm conditions from late fall through early spring.

Lakes, trails and the basin

Visit Mammoth lists fishing, kayaking, hiking and picnicking on the basin’s lakes, and says Horseshoe Lake is a swimming spot reached by a hike. The trail system connects to three wilderness areas, Devils Postpile National Monument and the Pacific Crest Trail, with granite crags, pine forests and alpine meadows along the way.

In the Eastern Lands the trail system lists Convict Creek Trail, Convict Lake Loop and Hot Creek Trail. Visit Mammoth also lists geological sites within a short drive of town, under the heading Certified Unreal. For other days, Visit Mammoth lists biking on singletrack and unpaved roads in Inyo National Forest, including climbs on Minaret Road, as well as golf, rock climbing and horseback riding. Mammoth Mountain’s summer section lists 52 bike trails, more than 80 miles of single track and 7 hiking trails. Cell service can be limited on trails, so check the connection you need for study before you travel.

Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls

Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls are in Reds Meadow Valley, about 40 minutes from central Mammoth Lakes, according to Visit Mammoth. The columns of basalt reach up to 60 feet, the park service says, and Rainbow Falls is 101 feet high. The monument was established in 1911.

Most visitors must park at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and use the mandatory shuttle. From Highway 395 the route runs 10 miles west on State Route 203 to Minaret Vista, then about 8 more miles on a paved, steep mountain road that is single lane for roughly 3 miles. The monument is open only in summer, usually from mid-June, and early snow typically arrives by mid to late October, so check its current status before you plan around it.

Skiing and winter outings

Mammoth Mountain’s website lists 25 lifts, 181 trails and more than 3,500 acres of skiable terrain. Visit Mammoth says a gondola runs between the mountain and The Village, and that spring skiing often continues through Memorial Day weekend and some years into June. With a 2:00 PM finish, check lift hours before you count on a ski afternoon.

Winter outings besides skiing include cross-country and snowshoe terrain, sledding and tubing, and more than 80 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. An indoor Olympic-size ice rink is at the Community Recreation Center. Visit Mammoth links a winter-ready guide and a road conditions page for the drive.

Fall color

Visit Mammoth says fall color typically starts in late September and can last into early October, with peak color around Mammoth Lakes, June Lake and northern Mono County usually in mid-October. Aspens are the most prominent trees, with cottonwood and willow along streams and meadow edges.

For color, the page suggests the 2.25-mile round-trip hike to Heart Lake, McGee Creek Canyon and Lundy Canyon. Drives include the Mammoth Scenic Loop, the Lakes Basin and the June Lake Loop on State Route 158. Tioga Pass typically stays open through October, depending on snowfall.

When to visit Mammoth Lakes

Visit Mammoth covers all four seasons, and the park service puts summer daytime temperatures at Devils Postpile in the mid-70s to mid-80s, with afternoon thunderstorms possible in July and August. Fall evenings can get cold, dropping into the low 40s and even the low 30s in September and October.

Wildflowers appear on lower trails in spring, and Visit Mammoth says peak bloom moves to higher elevations as the season warms. Visit Mammoth notes upcoming changes affecting Reds Meadow Valley and advises checking closures and reservations, so confirm current status for any plan that depends on it.

Getting to Mammoth Lakes and your study setting

Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) is the arrival point shown in this guide, and AirNav lists it 6 miles east of Mammoth Lakes. Visit Mammoth offers a route map for driving or flying from Southern California, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Reno, and advises checking road conditions in the cold months. AirNav lists the Town of Mammoth Lakes as the airport’s owner.

The map shows straight-line distances from Shift’s designated center. These are orientation distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates. Check your exact address against the conference’s check-in area before booking.

Destination
Mammoth Lakes, California
Ski season
Dec–Mar
Arrival airport
Mammoth Yosemite Airport · MMH
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

Weather guidance helps you choose a travel season. Shift conferences are available all year.

Sources & local details

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FAQ

How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

Where do I need to check in?

Select a destination from the destinations page. Check in once during your conference, within 20 miles of the destination’s designated center. Check-in is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM destination time on any study day. If you haven’t checked in by 10:00 PM on your last study day, no participation is recorded. Enable browser location access; if your phone can’t confirm your location, you can confirm it yourself when you check in.

How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

Can I change a confirmed conference?

Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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