MER Primary Care Conferences: Endocrinology for Primary Care 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Primary Care Updates in Diabetes, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders, Calcium Metabolism, Pituitary & Adrenal Diseases, and Evidence-Based Endocrinology

Enhance your expertise in endocrine disorders commonly encountered in outpatient practice with MER Primary Care Conferences: Endocrinology for Primary Care 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program developed by Medical Education Resources (MER). Designed specifically for office-based primary care clinicians, this evidence-based conference delivers practical updates on diabetes, obesity, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, calcium disorders, pituitary disease, adrenal disorders, and preventive endocrinology through expert-led lectures and case-based discussions.

Held May 15–17, 2026, at the Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California, this multidisciplinary educational program emphasizes guideline-directed diagnosis, individualized treatment strategies, and practical clinical decision-making for endocrine diseases frequently managed in primary care. Participants gain the latest knowledge in metabolic disorders, hormone-related diseases, preventive medicine, and patient-centered therapeutic approaches that can be immediately incorporated into everyday clinical practice.

The curriculum combines current clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and real-world patient cases to help clinicians improve outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, adrenal disease, pituitary abnormalities, and disorders of calcium metabolism.

Product Details

• Course: Endocrinology for Primary Care 2026
• Provider: Medical Education Resources (MER)
• Conference Dates: May 15–17, 2026
• Location: Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California, USA
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Clinical Case Discussions, Evidence-Based Reviews

Course Overview

Endocrine disorders are among the most prevalent chronic medical conditions encountered in primary care and require clinicians to integrate evolving evidence, updated clinical guidelines, and individualized treatment strategies. Advances in diabetes therapeutics, obesity medicine, osteoporosis management, thyroid imaging, and hormonal disorders continue to reshape modern outpatient endocrine care.

MER Endocrinology for Primary Care 2026 provides a comprehensive review of contemporary endocrinology through practical, case-based education tailored for primary care clinicians. Faculty members discuss current diagnostic algorithms, pharmacologic advances, preventive strategies, and long-term management plans for common endocrine disorders while emphasizing shared decision-making and personalized medicine.

Participants develop confidence in diagnosing endocrine diseases, selecting evidence-based therapies, interpreting laboratory findings, and managing patients with complex metabolic and hormonal disorders across diverse clinical settings.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
• Apply current recommendations for the prevention and management of prediabetes.
• Evaluate obesity using evidence-based approaches and implement personalized weight management strategies.
• Diagnose and manage osteoporosis and disorders of calcium metabolism.
• Interpret thyroid function abnormalities and evaluate thyroid nodules using ultrasound and cytology.
• Recognize and treat pituitary disorders and adrenal dysfunction.
• Integrate case-based clinical reasoning into the management of endocrine diseases commonly encountered in primary care.
• Apply current endocrine guidelines to improve long-term patient outcomes.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Strengthen evidence-based management of one of the most common chronic diseases in primary care.

Topics include:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Individualized glycemic targets
• GLP-1 receptor agonists
• SGLT2 inhibitors
• Insulin therapy
• Cardiovascular risk reduction
• Diabetes complications

Faculty review contemporary treatment algorithms that improve both glycemic control and cardiovascular outcomes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Review modern approaches to insulin-dependent diabetes.

Topics include:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Insulin therapy
• Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
• Hybrid closed-loop systems
• Hypoglycemia prevention
• Diabetes technology
• Patient education

Prediabetes & Diabetes Prevention

Develop strategies to reduce progression to diabetes.

Topics include:

• Prediabetes
• Lifestyle intervention
• Weight reduction
• Exercise therapy
• Diabetes prevention
• Risk assessment
• Early intervention

Obesity Medicine

Explore current evidence supporting medical weight management.

Topics include:

• Obesity pathophysiology
• Weight management
• Lifestyle modification
• Anti-obesity medications
• GLP-1 therapies
• Bariatric surgery
• Long-term obesity care

Faculty discuss individualized obesity treatment plans that address metabolic health and cardiovascular risk.

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Review diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of metabolic bone disease.

Topics include:

• Osteoporosis
• Bone mineral density
• DXA interpretation
• Bisphosphonates
• Fracture prevention
• Anabolic therapies
• Long-term monitoring

Calcium & Parathyroid Disorders

Improve evaluation of calcium metabolism abnormalities.

Topics include:

• Hypercalcemia
• Hypocalcemia
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Hypoparathyroidism
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Calcium metabolism
• Laboratory interpretation

Participants utilize case-based learning to formulate evidence-based treatment plans.

Thyroid Disorders

Develop confidence in diagnosing common thyroid diseases.

Topics include:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid function testing
• Thyroid hormone replacement
• Graves disease
• Hashimoto thyroiditis
• Thyroid dysfunction

Thyroid Nodules & Thyroid Cancer

Strengthen diagnostic evaluation of thyroid nodules.

Topics include:

• Thyroid nodules
• Neck ultrasound
• Fine-needle aspiration (FNA)
• Cytology
• Thyroid cancer risk stratification
• Follow-up recommendations
• Management algorithms

Faculty review evidence-based approaches for identifying patients requiring biopsy or specialist referral.

Pituitary Disorders

Review common pituitary diseases encountered in clinical practice.

Topics include:

• Pituitary adenomas
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Acromegaly
• Hypopituitarism
• Hormonal evaluation
• Medical therapy
• Referral strategies

Adrenal Disorders

Enhance recognition and management of adrenal disease.

Topics include:

• Adrenal insufficiency
• Cushing syndrome
• Primary hyperaldosteronism
• Adrenal incidentalomas
• Pheochromocytoma
• Diagnostic testing
• Hormonal replacement therapy

Case-Based Endocrinology

Integrate guideline-based knowledge into real-world patient care.

Topics include:

• Clinical case discussions
• Diagnostic reasoning
• Laboratory interpretation
• Individualized treatment plans
• Shared decision-making
• Long-term disease management

Learning Objectives

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

• Develop patient-centered treatment plans for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Apply preventive strategies that reduce progression from prediabetes to diabetes.
• Evaluate the risks and benefits of bisphosphonates in osteoporosis management.
• Diagnose and manage disorders of calcium metabolism using current clinical guidelines.
• Implement evidence-based weight management strategies for obesity.
• Recognize thyroid dysfunction and evaluate thyroid nodules using ultrasound and cytologic findings.
• Select appropriate therapies for pituitary and adrenal disorders.
• Utilize case-based learning to improve endocrine diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic decision-making.

Educational Highlights

• Endocrinology
• Primary Care
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Diabetes Prevention
• Obesity Medicine
• Weight Management
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
• Osteoporosis
• Bisphosphonates
• Calcium Metabolism
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Thyroid Disorders
• Thyroid Nodules
• Pituitary Disorders
• Adrenal Disorders
• Hormone Disorders
• Metabolic Medicine
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

MER Endocrinology for Primary Care 2026 provides a comprehensive, guideline-driven review of endocrine disorders most frequently encountered in outpatient practice. Combining expert faculty, evidence-based clinical recommendations, practical case discussions, and individualized treatment strategies, the program equips clinicians with the skills needed to confidently diagnose and manage diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, pituitary disease, and calcium metabolism abnormalities. Its practical emphasis on real-world clinical decision-making makes it an invaluable educational resource for today's primary care professionals.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Endocrinologists
• Hospitalists
• Geriatricians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Preventive Medicine Physicians
• Diabetes Care Providers
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Family Medicine Residents
• Healthcare Professionals involved in outpatient endocrine care

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you practice primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or endocrinology, MER Endocrinology for Primary Care 2026 offers one of the most practical and comprehensive updates in outpatient endocrine medicine. Through expert-led lectures, guideline-focused reviews, and case-based learning, participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to optimize the diagnosis and management of diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, pituitary disorders, adrenal disease, and metabolic conditions encountered in everyday clinical practice.

4. Topics

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and treatment; lessons from the DCCT; managing diabetic emergencies; screening; pre-diabetes.

• Insulin Therapy for Diabetes: Treating T2DM with insulin; T1DM.

• Osteoporosis: Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoporosis along with interpretation of DEXA scans and FRAX risk assessment; up-to-date therapeutic options.

• Disorders of Calcium Metabolism: Review of calcium homeostasis; causes of hypercalcemia; diagnosis and treatment.

• Obesity Management: Diagnosis; etiology; complications; use of appetite suppressant medications; lifestyle modifications; when surgery should be performed.

• Metabolic Bone Disease: Disorders of bone strength caused by abnormalities of minerals, vitamin D, bone mass and structure; The role of calcium and phosphorus; Osteomalacia, Paget’s disease and parathyroid disorders.

• Endocrinology Cases: Calcium Disorders: Challenging case presentations in calcium disorders.

• Utilizing Diabetes Technology for Optimizing Care: Review of the currently available diabetes technologies and how they can be utilized to optimize the care of the person with diabetes; Strategies to access reports for pumps and continuous glucose monitors online; Tools to interpret the findings from these reports.

• Disorders of Thyroid Function: Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment options of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

• Thyroid Nodules and Cancer: Diagnosis and treatment.

• Evaluation and Management of Pituitary Disease: Diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disorders.

• Adrenal Disorders in Primary Care: Evaluation and management of adrenal hyper and hypofunction; Endocrine hypertension.