Peter Buch, MD

Clinical Professor at the ECHN Branch of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine, Connecticut

Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Fissures and the Primary Care Provider

·       To delineate the cause of fecal incontinence

·       To outline the stepwise treatment for fecal incontinence

·       To differentiate the treatments for internal and external hemorrhoids

·       To outline a stepwise treatment for anal fissures

Bootcamp for Elevated Liver Function Tests

·       To assess ALL patients with confirmed elevated liver function tests

·       To recognize frequently encountered gallbladder and common duct dilemmas

·       To identify the changing paradigm in hemochromatosis evaluation

·       To describe what a primary care provider should know about Hepatitis C

Gregory S. Canty, MD

Sports Medicine, CMH, UMKC & University of Kansas School of Medicine

Concussion 2025 – What’s New and What Can We Do?

·       Review recent literature for diagnosing and managing sports-related concussion.

·       Share best practices for managing sports-related concussion from recent consensus.

Sports Medicine for Youth Athletes

·       Highlight the epidemiology behind youth sports participation and youth sports injuries.

·       Discuss some sports-specific conditions unique to the young athlete.  Review recent literature for diagnosing and managing sports-related concussion.

Denise Dupras, MD, PhD

Consultant, Division of Community Internal Medicine; Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine; Associate Professor of Medicine; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

New Drugs, Indications and Warning:  Primary Care Update 2025

·       Become familiar with new medications that primary care clinicians may use in the care of patients

·       Use the information to appropriately determine best patient medication management

·       Recognize limitations in the evidence supporting the use of new medications

Common Supplements Patients are Using:  Is there Evidence to Support their Use?

·       Recognize what is required for a supplement to be available for purchase

·       Understand the evidence supporting claims about the efficacy of some commonly used supplements

·       Learn where to find information about supplements.

Regis Fernandes, MD

Consultant, Medical Director and Chair, Division of Comprehensive and Preventative Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases; Assistant Professor of Medicine; Medical Director/Physician Liaison, Mayo Clinic Cardiac Rehabilitation Council, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona

Clinical Utility of Coronary Artery Calcium Score

·       Understand the biology of coronary artery calcification and the strength of evidence for using a Coronoary Calcium Score (CAC) for ASCVD risk prediction.

·       Review the most current recommendations for Coronary Calcium Score (CAC) regarding indications, interpretation, and integration of the results in the global risk assessment and management of patients.

·       Discuss some of the most common questions from consultants and patients regarding the management of CAC results.

Updates in Lipid Management

·       Identify Newer FDA approved non-statin therapies, indications, and % LDL reduction.

·       Describe treatment options for the truly statin-intolerant.

·       Determine to who and when non-statins should be considered based on the percentage of LDL reduction or LDL range desired for the level of risk.

·       Choose which ones to consider and in what order.

Edward J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, DABPM-CI, FAAFP

Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality and Family Medicine Associate Program Director, Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, South Carolina; Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana 

Nail Disorders: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

·       Manage common nail disorders

·       Identify and treat common nail disorders

·       Relate nail disorder to systemic disease, when applicable. 

Infestations: The things that bug us!

At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

·       Distinguish infestations of scabies, head/body lice, and bedbugs from other insect bites and skin disorders.

·       Develop treatment plans using the most recent evidence-based recommendations.

Michael Silber, MB, ChB

Consultant neurologist at the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine, Rochester, MN; Professor of Neurology and Elliott and Marlys Badzin Neuro-Degenerative Sleep Disorder Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

The Sleepless Patient:  Insomnia Update

• Identify the multiple factors that can contribute to chronic insomnia​

• Understand the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia​

• Select an appropriate medication for treating chronic insomnia, balancing individual patient need with side-effects and precautions.​

Restless Leg Syndrome:  Challenges and Current Practice

• Select appropriate initial therapy for patients with chronic persistent restless legs syndrome​

• Understand when and how to initiate iron therapy for restless legs syndrome​

• Develop competence in using low-dose opioids for refractory restless legs syndrome​

Kimberly Swan, MD

Board-certified OB/GYN and Program Director at the Kansas City Women’s Clinic ACGME-accredited resident clinic, HCA Midwest Health Physicians Network, and affiliated with the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Founder of Swan Gynecology, Overland Park, Kansas 

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding & Fibroids

·       Define abnormal uterine bledding (AUB) and causes as a first objective

·       Identify appropriate workup for AUB

·       Describe options for managing fibroids

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

·       Describe signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

·       Understand the work up and diagnostic criteria of PCOS

·       Discuss recognized current management of those with PCOS

Douglas Tietjen, MD

Urologist, KCUC Urology & Oncology, Lee’s Summit Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas

Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment

·       Review the prevalence, biology, and clinical course of prostate cancer.

·       Review the current recommendations for prostate cancer screening.

·       Review the current clinical work-up for an elevated PSA.

·       Review the current treatment options for prostate cancer.

Evaluation of Hematuria

·       Review current recommendations for the work-up of microhematuria.

·       Review current recommendations for the work up of gross hematuria.

·       Review evaluation of hematuria in the presence of UTI’s.