Stay Ahead in Primary Care: Expert Insights and Best Practices

Stay updated on the latest therapies, procedures, and diagnostics in primary care, women’s health, and behavioral medicine with Cleveland Clinic’s expert analysis. This comprehensive review is designed to address the educational needs of primary care clinicians, physicians, nurses, and physician assistants who must stay abreast of current research and treatments in a wide range of disciplines.

Session 1: Primary Care Updates

• Asthma Management in the Primary Care Setting by Vickram Tejwani, MD: Learn the latest approaches to diagnosing and managing asthma in a primary care setting.
• Pearls in Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Replacement Therapy by Petar Bajic, MD: Get expert insights on managing erectile dysfunction and testosterone replacement therapy in primary care.
• An Overview of Headache Management by Emad Estemalik, MD, MBA: Stay updated on the latest approaches to diagnosing and managing headaches in primary care.
• PrEP Therapy and HIV Management for Primary Care by Janet Wu, Pharm.D.: Learn about the latest developments in PrEP therapy and HIV management in primary care.
• Overview of the Top 10 Research Studies of 2022-2023 by Melanie Malec, MD: Stay current with the latest research in primary care with this expert analysis of the top 10 studies from 2022-2023.

Session 2: Primary Care Updates II

• Primary Care as the Foundation of the Healthcare System: Overcoming Barriers to an Ideal Structure by Martin Shapiro, MD, PhD, MPH: Explore the importance of primary care in the healthcare system and strategies for overcoming barriers to ideal care.
• Integrative Medicine and High Yield Supplement Use in Clinical Practice by Yufang Lin, MD: Learn about the role of integrative medicine and high-yield supplements in primary care practice.
• Weight Management in Adolescence by Roy J. Kim, MD, MPH: Get expert insights on managing weight in adolescents in a primary care setting.
• Modern Lipid Management by Leslie Cho, MD: Stay updated on the latest approaches to lipid management in primary care.
• Type 2 Diabetes Management Update: Prioritize Cardiovascular (and Renal) Risk Management by Kevin Pantalone, DO: Learn about the latest developments in type 2 diabetes management, with a focus on cardiovascular and renal risk management.

Session 3: Women’s Health I

• Menopausal Hormone Therapy by Holly Thacker, MD: Get expert insights on menopausal hormone therapy and its role in women’s health.
• Updates on Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening by Laura D. Lipold, MD: Stay updated on the latest developments in cervical and breast cancer screening.
• Women’s Health in the Geriatric Population by Lynn Pattimakiel, MD: Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in women’s health care for the geriatric population.
• Clinical Pearls for the Challenging Pelvic Exam by Jessica Strasburg, MD: Get expert tips and strategies for conducting challenging pelvic exams in a primary care setting.

Session 4: Women’s Health II

• Care of the LGBTQ+ Patient by Megan McNamara, MD: Learn about the unique health care needs and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Overview of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by Sobia Khan, MD: Get expert insights on polycystic ovarian syndrome, its diagnosis, and management.
• Reproductive Access in Today’s Climate by Emily Freeman, DO: Explore the current state of reproductive access and the role of primary care clinicians in promoting reproductive health.

Session 5: Behavioral Medicine I

• Treatment Resistant Depression: Overview and Case Examples by Brian Barnett, MD: Learn about the latest approaches to treating treatment-resistant depression in primary care.
• Advanced Therapies in Mental Health Treatment: ECT, TMS, and Psychedelics by Brian Barnett, MD: Get expert insights on advanced therapies for mental health treatment, including ECT, TMS, and psychedelics.
• Detecting and Treating Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care: Illustrative Cases and Basic Treatment Guidelines by Lindsay Honaker, DO and Amanda Horrigan, MD: Learn about the diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder in primary care.
• Depression in Children and Teens by Joseph Austerman, DO: Get expert insights on diagnosing and managing depression in children and teens in a primary care setting.
• Overview of Talk Therapies: Mental Health Beyond Pharmacologic Therapy by Daniel Jones, PhD: Explore the role of talk therapies in mental health treatment beyond pharmacologic therapy.

Session 6: Behavioral Medicine II

• The Opioid Crisis: A Medical Examiner’s View by Thomas P. Gilson, MD: Get a medical examiner’s perspective on the opioid crisis and its impact on primary care.
• Medications in Substance Abuse Disorder Update by David Streem, MD: Stay updated on the latest developments in medications for substance abuse disorder.
• Internet Use Disorders by Robert Bales, MD: Learn about the emerging issue of internet use disorders and their impact on primary care.
• Street Drugs – What’s Out There? by Lindsay Perusek, DO: Get expert insights on the latest street drugs and their effects on primary care patients.
• Interpretations of Urine Drug Tests by Akhil Anand, MD: Learn about the interpretation of urine drug tests in primary care practice.