Target Audience This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: - Utilize history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms - Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures - Compare the side effect and clinical pharmacology profiles of anti-epileptic drugs - Discuss evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease - Evaluate weakness and recognize cardinal features of Parkinson's disease as well as other movement disorders - Compare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD - Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co-morbid psychiatric disorders - Review current evidence for the treatment of anxiety disorders - Describe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders - Assess patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make timely referrals to combat hopelessness - Differentiate between the presentations and causes of atopic, contact (irritant and allergic), and nummular dermatitis - Discriminate the diagnostic principles and treatment options for papulosquamous diseases with red, raised bumps - Describe the step-wise approach for the diagnosis and treatment of acne and acneiform eruptions - Differentiate benign and malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate interoffice procedures - Detect pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions - Discuss the components of a pre-participation sports physical - Discuss signs, symptoms, significance and approach to mild traumatic brain injury as a consequence of athletic endeavors - Identify risk factors for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports and discuss the importance of nutrition and work out programs for athletes - Recommend appropriate exercise prescriptions for common shoulder injuries - Utilize anatomical landmarks as well as historical and physical findings to diagnose foot and ankle.
Speciality
Internal Medicine
Timings
15-Nov-2026 2:00 AM to 19-Nov-2026 1:00 PM
Official Links
https://www.mer.org/conference/MTI5OCxOb3ZlbWJlciwyMDI2/
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