Primary Care Medicine: Concepts and Controversies - February 15, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Professional Diabetes Conferences

Primary Care Medicine: Concepts and Controversies

Department: Medicine
Course Number: MDM09M07
Start: Sunday, February 15, 2009
End: Friday, February 20, 2009
Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Fiesta Americana
Fees: $715 Physicians
$565 Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Residents and Fellows

This course is designed for practicing internists,
family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants and specialists interested in expansion
of their primary care knowledge and skills. The
curriculum will feature a diverse selection of
up-to-date, practical topics in primary care and
specialty medicine including controversies in
preventive medicine, management of cardiovascular
risk factors, strategies in women's health and office
gynecology, diagnosis and treatment of common
ambulatory problems, new developments in
management of chronic disease, and advances in
neurology and hepatology. This year’s course will
also feature comprehensive updates in dermatology
and sports medicine for primary care practice.
Our approach is to combine the best in evidencebased
medicine with the day-to-day realities of
patient care. Ample time will be provided for
questions and discussion of clinical problems
commonly encountered by course participants. A
detailed syllabus will complement the lectures and
discussion. This course is presented by the Division
of General Internal Medicine, Department of
Medicine, and is sponsored by the University of
California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for primary care clinicians
including internists, family physicians, gynecologists,
nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
An attendee completing this course should be able
to describe:
• Evidence-based approaches to office-based
preventive medicine including cancer screening,
immunizations, pap testing, and preventive
medications
• An understanding of how US Preventive Services
Task Force guidelines are developed and their impact
on primary care practice
• Current strategies for assessment and treatment of
cardiovascular risk factors
• New developments in the diagnosis and treatment of
common disorders such diabetes, hepatitis B and C,
obesity, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, cerebrovascular
disease, and osteoporosis
• New approaches to issues in women's health such
as cervical cancer, hormone replacement,
menopause, and amenorrhea
• Diagnosis and treatment of common skin disorders
and skin cancer
• Examination skills and management strategies of
common sports injuries and musculoskeletal
complaints
• Current strategies for diet therapy for weight loss
and diabetes