This live conference & live stream was
originally presented on
September 8-10, 2022 in Hilton Head, SC.
You will gain access to 10 CME sessions with
12 total hours of continuing education credit.
Program Overview
Primary care clinicians are most often the entryway to patients for their healthcare. This activity will examine various conditions often seen in everyday practice with the goal of learning new strategies for diagnosing and treating patients. During this activity, we’ll examine common conditions seen in primary care: Abnormal Liver, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Dermatology, Diabesity, Lupus, Migraine, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Women’s Health, and USPSTF Screening Recommendations.
This program will provide answers to your burning questions as well as ‘best practices’ tools and techniques to help you better treat your patients.
Learning Objectives
- Properly diagnose common medical conditions encountered in the primary care practice
- Recognize ‘best practices’ in primary care in regard to disease management
- Review the latest medical research and updated guidelines and apply to clinical practice
Faculty
LINDA DAVIS, MD
Dr. Davis is a board-certified family practitioner with special interests in women and adolescent healthcare, obesity management and migraine headaches. In recent years the concerns over the growing obesity epidemic has sparked a stronger focus on diet, exercise, and overall physical and psychological well-being. Through education and a close doctor to patient partnership she works with her patients to prevent complications often resulting from obesity including: diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
Dr. Davis is a Southern California native who graduated cum laude in biochemistry from the University of California at Los Angeles, attended Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. She was elected Chief Resident during her 3rd year at Long Beach Memorial. She is currently a member of the AHS (American Headache Society).
MITZI RUBIN, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Mitzi Rubin received her undergraduate degree in nutrition science from the University of Georgia. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine from Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School and completed her residency in family and preventative medicine from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Rubin has remained actively involved with Emory School of Medicine as a primary care clerkship preceptor teaching medical students, as well as an active member of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, where she has held past leadership positions including President and Board Chairman. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has earned the degree of fellow by the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition, she is a diplomat of the American Board of Obesity. Dr. Rubin practices both family medicine as well as obesity medicine will Wellstar Health System in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about partnering with her patients so they can live a life of optimal health.
Target Audience
This activity is targeted to all primary care clinicians with interest in the topics presented.
Release/Expiration Date
This internet, enduring activity will be available for 6 months, beginning October 11, 2022 through April 11, 2023.
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This activity is not supported by any commercial interest or grantor.
Agenda
Tuition: Physicians $550; All Other Healthcare Professionals $450
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a separate email from PCN containing login instructions. This activity is designed to complete at your convenience and at your own pace. No refunds will be allowed for this activity.
Accreditation – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
PHYSICIANS
Primary Care Network is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Primary Care Network designates this enduring material for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES/ASSISTANTS
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
All other healthcare professionals will be issued a certificate of participation.
American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 Medical Knowledge 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.
To receive CME credit and/or MOC points, you MUST complete the activity and the evaluation form. For ABIM MOC points, your information will be shared with the ABIM through PCN’s ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS). Please allow 6-8 weeks for your MOC points to appear on your ABIM records.
Activity provided by Primary Care Network.
Published October 11, 2022
