Continuing Education Company 14th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference 2026

Comprehensive Primary Care Updates for Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Clinicians

The 14th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference 2026 is a comprehensive continuing medical education program designed to provide primary care clinicians with the latest evidence-based updates across a broad range of medical specialties. Organized by Continuing Education Company, this conference focuses on practical, patient-centered strategies that can be immediately applied in daily clinical practice.

Held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, this five-day educational event delivers current guidance on diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and long-term management of conditions commonly encountered in family medicine and internal medicine. Through expert-led presentations, participants gain valuable clinical insights that improve patient outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.

The program emphasizes practical application of new research, updated clinical guidelines, and advances in therapeutic management across multiple disciplines relevant to primary care.

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Product Details

• Course: 14th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference
• Provider: Continuing Education Company
• Dates: February 9–13, 2026
• Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples, Florida
• Course Year: 2026
• Format: Conference Recordings

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Program Overview

This conference delivers broad-based clinical updates for primary care providers.

Key areas of focus include:

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Preventive Medicine
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Diabetes Management
• Obesity Medicine
• Women's Health
• Geriatric Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Rheumatology
• Mental Health
• Hypertension
• Lipid Management

The curriculum is designed to address the most common and clinically significant conditions encountered in outpatient practice.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions commonly seen in primary care.
• Apply current clinical guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
• Implement evidence-based treatment strategies across multiple disease states.
• Reduce modifiable risk factors through preventive interventions.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient-specific needs.
• Incorporate new scientific evidence into clinical decision-making.
• Improve long-term management of chronic diseases.
• Optimize preventive care and health maintenance strategies.

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Core Topics Covered

Cardiovascular Medicine

Participants review:

• Hypertension management
• Dyslipidemia treatment
• Cardiovascular risk reduction
• Coronary artery disease prevention
• Heart failure updates

Evidence-based strategies are emphasized to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

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Diabetes & Metabolic Disease

Sessions explore:

• Type 2 diabetes management
• Cardiometabolic risk reduction
• Obesity treatment
• Weight management strategies
• Emerging pharmacologic therapies

Faculty discuss practical approaches to chronic disease management.

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Preventive Medicine

Topics include:

• Risk factor modification
• Cancer screening recommendations
• Immunization updates
• Lifestyle medicine
• Preventive health strategies

Participants learn how to improve population health through early intervention.

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Women's Health

The course reviews:

• Menopause management
• Osteoporosis prevention
• Preventive screening
• Hormonal health
• Common gynecologic concerns

Current evidence-based recommendations are discussed.

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Geriatric Medicine

Important updates include:

• Healthy aging
• Polypharmacy management
• Cognitive health
• Frailty assessment
• Chronic disease management in older adults

The curriculum focuses on optimizing care for aging populations.

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Infectious Diseases

Sessions cover:

• Common outpatient infections
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Vaccination strategies
• Emerging infectious diseases
• Updated treatment recommendations

Participants gain practical tools for infection prevention and management.

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Pulmonary Medicine

Topics include:

• Asthma
• COPD
• Respiratory infections
• Chronic cough evaluation
• Sleep-related breathing disorders

Current diagnostic and treatment strategies are reviewed.

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Gastroenterology

Participants learn about:

• GERD
• Functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Liver disease
• Colon cancer screening
• Common digestive complaints

Faculty discuss practical approaches to diagnosis and management.

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Mental Health in Primary Care

Key discussions include:

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Behavioral health integration
• Screening tools
• Evidence-based treatment approaches

The course highlights mental health challenges frequently encountered in primary care.

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Educational Features

✔ Broad-Based Primary Care Curriculum

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates

✔ Current Practice Guidelines

✔ Practical Patient-Focused Education

✔ Preventive Medicine Emphasis

✔ Chronic Disease Management Strategies

✔ Expert Faculty Presentations

✔ Immediate Clinical Application

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Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Primary Care Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Community-Based Clinicians
• Healthcare Professionals Providing Adult Primary Care

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Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Covers a broad spectrum of primary care topics

✔ Focuses on practical clinical decision-making

✔ Reviews the latest evidence and guidelines

✔ Addresses rapidly evolving therapeutic areas

✔ Emphasizes prevention and risk reduction

✔ Designed specifically for frontline clinicians

✔ Provides immediately applicable clinical pearls

✔ Supports improved patient outcomes across diverse populations

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Clinical & Educational Value

The 14th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference 2026 provides a comprehensive review of modern primary care medicine. Through expert-led lectures and evidence-based discussions, participants gain practical knowledge in preventive care, chronic disease management, cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, infectious diseases, women’s health, geriatrics, and other core areas of family and internal medicine. The course equips clinicians with the tools needed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical settings.

  + Topics: *Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below

• Day 1, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
• Day 2, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
• Day 3, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
• Day 4, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
• Day 5, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
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* Detail:

• MONDAY, February 9, 2026
  • 7:55 am – 8:00 am Conference Announcements W. Ejnes, CHCP
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am What’s New in Outpatient Hypertension Clinical Pearls from the New HTN Guidelines J. Basile, MD
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am Aldosterone: The Forgotten Hormone in Hypertension J. Basile, MD
  • 10:00 am: BREAK
  • 10:15 am – 11:15 am Pelvic Floor Disorders – First Line Evaluation and Management M. Mueller, MD
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Urinary Incontinence -First Line Evaluation and Management M. Mueller, MD
• TUESDAY, February 10, 2026
  • 7:55 am – 8:00 am Conference Announcements W. Ejnes, CHCP
  • 8:00 am – 10:00 am Office Orthopedics in Primary Care J. Post, MD
  • 10:00 am: BREAK
  • 10:15 am – 11:15 am Integrating CKD into Primary Care: Bridging the Knowledge and Implementation Gaps M. Weir, MD
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm What’s New in the Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease M. Weir, MD
• WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2026
  • 7:55 am – 8:00 am Conference Announcements W. Ejnes, CHCP
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am Updates to the Diabetes Standards of Care J. Green, MD
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am Use of Technology in Diabetes Treatment J. Green, MD
  • 10:00 am: BREAK
  • 10:15 am – 11:15 am Detection and Management of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in the Primary Care Setting H. Combs, MD
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Mental Health Issues in Women Across the Reproductive Cycle H. Combs, MD
• THURSDAY, February 12, 2026
  • 7:55 am – 8:00 am Conference Announcements W. Ejnes, CHCP
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Treatment of Obesity: Implementing Practical Therapies into Clinical Practice C. Still, MD
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am Weight Loss Medications & Bariatric Surgery: In Whom, Which One, and How to Monitor C. Still, MD
  • 10:00 am: BREAK
  • 10:15 am – 11:15 am Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction A. Hicks, MD
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Is It Time to Treat Heart Failure Like Cancer A. Hicks, MD
• FRIDAY, February 13, 2026
  • 7:55 am – 8:00 am Conference Announcements W. Ejnes, CHCP
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am New Drug Update W. Weart, PharmD
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am Ask the Expert: Pharmacology Q&A W. Weart, PharmD
  • 10:00 am: BREAK
  • 10:15 am – 11:15 am Top Questions in Contraception M. Quan, MD
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Menopause Hormone Rx: Where Are We Now? M. Quan, MD