UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine 2022

UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine 2022

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UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine 2022

The UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine online CME course provides an expert review of the most recent clinical advances and current controversies. Clinically active faculty emphasize topics of clinical relevance — cardiology, geriatrics, endocrinology, general internal medicine, women’s health, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, hematology and oncology, neurology, rheumatology, and pulmonary disease.

The UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine online CME course is a comprehensive program designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest clinical advances and controversies in the field of internal medicine. This course offers valuable insights and expert reviews from clinically active faculty who specialize in various areas of internal medicine such as cardiology, geriatrics, endocrinology, women’s health, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, hematology, oncology, neurology, rheumatology, and pulmonary disease.

The primary goal of this course is to enhance the knowledge and competence of practicing internists, family practitioners, and other primary care health professionals. By participating in this program, you will be able to better manage common medical conditions, update your practice in accordance with current evidence and guidelines, and improve your ability to handle problems traditionally treated by specialists.

One of the key features of this course is its focus on clinically relevant topics. The faculty will emphasize important areas of clinical relevance, including but not limited to diabetes, osteoporosis, obstructive lung disease, and obesity. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to align your practice with the latest evidence and guidelines for conditions such as ischemic heart disease, vaccinations, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and stroke prevention.

Throughout the course, the faculty will also provide guidance on when to refer patients to specialists for conditions like heart failure, cirrhosis, advanced lung disease, allergies, common neurologic diagnoses, and side effects of modern cancer therapy.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Implement new guidelines in office-based preventive medicine, including strategies for cancer prevention and screening, immunizations, and prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke.
  • Manage common and complex office problems such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, TIAs, stroke, diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, and STIs.
  • Understand the impact of COVID-19 on primary care practice and use evidence-based approaches to treat patients with COVID-related conditions and concerns.
  • Diagnose and treat common problems in women’s health, including contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, pelvic pain, and vaginitis.
  • Treat common disorders in dermatology, including skin cancer, eczema, acne, hair loss, chronic urticaria, drug eruptions, skin infections, and disorders of aging skin.
  • Diagnose and treat common and less common disorders of the lung.
  • Understand the changing role of immunotherapy and new medications in modern medicine.
  • Prevent and treat illness in patients with immunocompromising conditions.
  • Understand the evidence for common vitamin supplementation and other nutritional supplements.
  • Understand and treat obesity using the latest medications and approaches.
  • Implement the new exercise guidelines in practice.
  • Select the best diagnostic tests and enhance the value of medical practice.
  • Optimize patient communication and shared decision-making using evidence-based approaches.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of health disparities and the central role of primary care clinicians in providing equitable, patient-centered care.

Intended Audience

This course is specifically designed for practicing internists, family practitioners, and other primary care health professionals. It is also suitable for hospitalists who wish to stay updated on recent developments in internal medicine beyond the inpatient setting.

Topics and Speakers

The UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine course covers a wide range of topics, with expert speakers in each field. Here are some of the topics and speakers featured in this course:

Advances in Heart Failure – Richard Cheng, MD

Updates in Electrophysiology for the Generalist – Adam Lee, MBBS

Advances in Coronary Artery Disease and Interventional Cardiology – Lucas Zier, MD

When to Worry – Oncologic Emergencies and Complications – Sam Brondfield, MD, MA

Osteoporosis Treatment – Agents, Monitoring, and Managing Holidays – Anne Schafer, MD

Deprescribing for Older Adults: Beyond the Obvious – Michael Steinmann, MD

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment – A Pandora’s Box – Kenneth Lam, MD, MAS

Health Policy Updates – Beth Griffiths, MD, MPH

Substance Use Disorders 201 – Common Practice Pitfalls and Clinical Pearls – Jessica Ristau, MD

Year in Review – Primary Care – Jeff Kohlwes, MD, MPH

Updates in Family Planning – Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation – Hugo Cheng, MD

Foundational Understanding and Treatment of Obesity – Michelle Guy, MD

Update in Hospital Medicine – Brad Sharpe, MD

New Recommendations for Adult Vaccines – Lisa Winston, MD

Sexually Transmitted Infections – Updates on Testing and Treatment – Ina Park, MD

COVID-19 Treatment: An Update for Clinicians – Annie Luetkemeyer, MD

Management of Cirrhosis in Primary Care – Jessica Rubin, MD

Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Sara Lewin, MD

Updates on Diagnosis and Management of Spondyloarthritis – Lianne Gensler, MD

Care of the Immunocompromised Patient in the Era of COVID – Jonathan Graf, MD

Management of Gynecologic Symptoms in Cancer Survivors – Mindy Goldman, MD

Combination Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes – An Update – Robert Rushakoff, MD

Update on Obstructive Lung Disease – Stephanie Christenson, MD, MAS

End Stage Lung Disease and Transplantation – What the Generalist Needs to Know – Alyssa Perez, MD

Neurology Potpourri – Megan Richie, MD

Update on Food Allergies – You Really Are What You Eat – Katherine Gundling, MD

These are just some of the topics covered in this comprehensive course. The distinguished speakers will provide up-to-date information and practical insights to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver exceptional patient care.

Date of Original Release: September 15, 2022
Date Credits Expire: September 14, 2025

Order Now to Enhance Your Clinical Practice

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay updated with the latest clinical advances and controversies in internal medicine. Order the UCSF Advances in Internal Medicine CME course today and gain valuable knowledge and skills to improve your clinical practice.

Product Details

  • Better manage common medical conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, obstructive lung disease, and obesity
  • Bring your practice in line with current evidence and updated guidelines for ischemic heart disease, vaccinations, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and stroke prevention
  • Manage problems traditionally treated by specialists and recognize indications for referral for conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis, advanced lung disease, allergies, common neurologic diagnoses, and side effects of modern cancer therapy
  • Implement new guidelines in office-based preventive medicine including new strategies for cancer prevention and screening, immunizations, and prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke
  • Manage common and complex office problems including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, TIAs, stroke, diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and STIs
  • Understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on primary care practice and use best evidence to treat patients with COVID-related conditions and concerns
  • Diagnose and treat common problems in women’s health including contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, pelvic pain, and vaginitis
  • Treat common disorders in dermatology including skin cancer, eczema, acne, hair loss, chronic urticaria, drug eruptions, skin infections, and disorders of aging skin
  • Diagnose and treat common and less common disorders of the lung
  • Understand the changing role that immunotherapy and other new medications are having on modern medicine
  • Prevent and treat illness in patients with immunocompromising conditions
  • Understand the evidence for common vitamin supplementation and other nutritional supplements
  • Understand and treat obesity and use the new obesity medications
  • Understand the new exercise guidelines and how to implement them
  • Select the best diagnostic tests and enhance value in medical practice
  • Use best evidence and optimize patient communication and shared-decision making
  • Become a better clinician and advocate with a deeper understanding of health disparities and the central role of primary care clinicians in providing equitable, patient-centered care

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