Primary Care Update: Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Nov 05, 2021 – Nov 07, 2021
Online Live Stream - CME
This online live stream CME will be broadcasting from one of our in-person CME destinations. This program will be acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Academy of Family Physicians. This program is accredited as a live activity. Recordings of the event will be provided to all registered attendees at the conclusion of the course.
This online live stream is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management.
The online learning format will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, and case-based studies. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Please see the Overview & Agenda tab below for additional information on the Daily Program Schedule, and Topics & Objectives for each date listed below.
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
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Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Primary Care Update: Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – 12 credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine for Primary Care, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goal to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Friday, November 5
Evaluation and Management of Concussion
Objectives: 1) Recall the etiology, pathophysiology, and signs and symptoms of concussion 2) Utilize concussion assessment tools to assess and manage concussion 3) Determine medical clearance and return to learn and play recommendations 4) Consider when and how to interpret neuropsychological testing 5) Define second impact syndrome and its complications/significance
MSK Imaging: What to Order, When, and Why!
Objectives: 1) Consider imaging options for MSK problems 2) Determine when advanced radiographic imaging is indicated 3) Order imaging in a timely and cost-effective way
Smoking Cessation
Objectives: 1) Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology 2) Utilize techniques to enhance the patient’s ability to stop smoking
Anemia
Objectives: 1) Develop a diagnostic strategy to ascertain the etiology of the anemia 2) Utilize the guidelines for diagnosing anemia in children and adults in terms of available testing 3) Develop a clinical approach to treating various anemias to include iron deficiency and “anemia of chronic disease”, due to infections, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease (CKD), malignancies, cytokines, interferons, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), etc. 4) Describe the role of consultants in the evaluation and management of anemia
Saturday, November 6
Routine Adult Care
Objectives: 1) Determine which screening tests are indicated for particular patients, according to USPSTF guidelines 2) Order appropriate immunizations for adult patients
Recognition and Treatment of Depression
Objectives: 1) Explain the incidence and prevalence of anxiety and depression 2) Evaluate patients with signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression to make an accurate diagnosis 3) Prescribe appropriate medications to treat these disorders
Evaluation and Care of Common Knee Problems
Objectives: 1) Review knee anatomy and function 2) Diagnose common knee problems, including overuse, degenerative and traumatic 3) Describe common treatments for these problems
Evaluation and Care of Common Shoulder Problems
Objectives: 1) Review shoulder anatomy, function, and exam 2) Diagnose common shoulder problems, including overuse, degenerative and traumatic 3) Describe common treatments for these problems
Sunday, November 7
Musculoskeletal Injections
Objectives: Discuss indications, contraindications, supplies, and setup for common MSK injections 2) Review relevant anatomy for common injections and injection techniques 3) Compare clinically guided injections to image-guided injections
Evaluation and Care of Hand and Wrist Problems
Objectives: 1) Review the anatomy of the hand and wrist 2) Outline important history and physical findings 3) Review relevant diagnostic tests, including imaging and electrodiagnostic 4) Discuss common diagnoses and care
Obesity
Objectives: 1) State the epidemiology of obesity in America and the health risks associated with obesity 2) Assess patients who are obese and determine if they need treatment 3) Recommend and utilize the ACC/AHA/TOS Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obese Adults, including diet, exercise, medications, and bariatric surgery 4) Employ the Endocrinology Society Guidelines on Pharmacological Management of Obesity
Thyroid Disease
Objectives: 1) Formulate a plan for the evaluation of a patient with presumed thyroid disease 2) Interpret common lab and imaging tests in the evaluation of a patient with thyroid disease 3) Select appropriate treatment modalities, both medical and surgical, for patients with thyroid disease, according to the American Thyroid Association Guidelines
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
Nov 5, 2021
Online Live Stream
Conference - Day 1
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
5:30 AM - 9:50 AM PT // 8:30 AM - 12:50 PM ET
Nov 6, 2021
Online Live Stream
Conference - Day 2
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
5:30 AM - 9:50 AM PT // 8:30 AM - 12:50 PM ET
Nov 7, 2021
Online Live Stream
Conference - Day 3
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
5:30 AM - 9:50 AM PT // 8:30 AM - 12:50 PM ET
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. 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 – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Primary Care Update: Family Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 11/05/2021 to 11/07/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA / AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ 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.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
Please note: Registered attendees for livestream events should not plan to travel to any upcoming destinations. Livestream attendees will not be granted access to group discounted room rates, onsite concessions, or meals.
Additional Travel Information
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
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