{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-gastro-neuro-psych-mar-27-29-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Neuro Psych Mar 27-29, 2026","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Neuro Psych Mar 27-29, 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Target Audience: internists, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-972\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eThis is a primary care medical conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2\"\u003e. The conference is titled “Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Gastroenterology\/Neurology\/Psychiatry”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4\"\u003e. It will take place from March 27-29, 2026, at Caesars Palace Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-973\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,0\"\u003eUtilize history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-974\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eUtilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-975\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss the spectrum of sleep disorders and current management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-976\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003eDescribe the differential diagnosis of headaches and migraines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-977\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003eList current treatment recommendations for the management of lower GI bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-978\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss the guidelines for colonoscopic colorectal cancer screening and surveillance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-979\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss options to prevent recurring pancreatitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-980\" data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,0\"\u003eIdentify patients most at risk for pancreas cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-981\" data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,0\"\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-982\" data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,0\"\u003eDescribe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-983\" data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,0\"\u003eDescribe symptoms that move depression to plans for suicide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-984\" data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,0\"\u003eRecommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for depression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-985\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003eBest for internists, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFriday, March 27, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-986\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – Evaluating Weakness:\u003c\/b\u003e Using the history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms; characteristics of neurological diseases that produce weakness; presentations of representative diseases of the nervous system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-987\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – \u003cspan class=\"citation-7125\"\u003eCerebrovascular Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7125 citation-end-7125\"\u003e Epidemiology; identifying the high-risk patient; treatment effects; transient neurological deficit: carotid, vertebrobasilar; non-specific cerebral symptoms; migraines vs. TIA; treatment options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7124 citation-end-7124\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-988\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7123 citation-end-7123\"\u003eNeurology – S\u003c\/span\u003eleep Disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e Epidemiology; assessing sleep patterns; causes and treatment of insomnia; causes, evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea; symptoms and treatment of narcolepsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-989\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGastroenterology – Management of Lower GI Bleeding- From Occult to Massive:\u003c\/b\u003e The correct use and interpretation of tests for occult blood in the stool will be discussed in relation to lower GI bleeding; focus on the utility of different diagnostic and man\u003cspan class=\"citation-7121 citation-7122 citation-end-7122\"\u003eagement approached to the spectrum of patients presenting with hematochezia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7119 citation-7120 citation-end-7120\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-990\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7117 citation-7118\"\u003eGastroenterology – Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7117 citation-7118 citation-end-7118\"\u003e Reviews the most recent recommendations for CRC screening in the general population at ave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7117 citation-end-7117\"\u003erage risk for CRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7116 citation-end-7116\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-998\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7115 citation-end-7115\"\u003eSaturday, March 28, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-991\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7114 citation-end-7114\"\u003eGastroenterology – Ac\u003c\/span\u003eute Pancreatitis: Etiology and Management:\u003c\/b\u003e Recognition of acute and chronic pancreatitis; The etiology of pancreatitis and determination of next steps in management; Discussion of complications of pancreatitis and how to counsel patients on how to prevent recurrence of pancreatitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-992\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGastroenterology – Pancreas Cancer Screening:\u003c\/b\u003e Determination of who qualifies for pancreas cancer screening and how to refer for pancreas cancer screening; Discussion of the importance of the family history and genetic counseling; Discussion of how pancreas screening is accomplished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-993\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – Headaches \u0026amp; Migraines:\u003c\/b\u003e Basic headache mechanisms; headache history: characteristics, precipitating factors, medical conditions; migraine: common tension, classic, treatment, complicated, cluster, sinus; trigeminal neuralgia; Giant Cell Arterit\u003cspan class=\"citation-7112 citation-7113 citation-end-7113\"\u003eis; brain tumor; subarachnoid hemorrhage; emergency room treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7110 citation-7111 citation-end-7111\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-994\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7108 citation-7109\"\u003ePsychiatry – The Complexity of Adult ADHD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7108 citation-7109 citation-end-7109\"\u003e ADHD in adults with an emphasis on symptom identification; Co-occurring conditions; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; evidence-b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7108 citation-end-7108\"\u003eased and F\u003c\/span\u003eDA approved ph\u003cspan class=\"citation-7107 citation-end-7107\"\u003earmacological treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7106 citation-end-7106\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-995\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7105\"\u003ePsychiatry – Substance Use Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7105 citation-end-7105\"\u003e Substance abuse history-taking to encourage patient honesty; Accurate diagnosis; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Recovery and treatment op\u003c\/span\u003etions; Motivational inter\u003cspan class=\"citation-7104 citation-end-7104\"\u003eviewing; Family symptoms and codependency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7103 citation-end-7103\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-999\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7102 citation-end-7102\"\u003eSunday, March 29, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-996\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7101\"\u003ePsychiatry – Depression and Suicide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7101 citation-end-7101\"\u003e Assessment of depressive symptoms in adults; Assessment and mitigation of suicide risk; Treatment of depression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_eaa404954b2345b7-997\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePsychiatry – Psychopharmacology for Major Depression:\u003c\/b\u003e History taking, diagnosis and treatment of depression across the lifespan; pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options; rational polypharmacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meducourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43066692829282,"sku":"MED-AMB09476","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Internal-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Gastro-Neuro-Psych-Mar-27-29-2026.jpg?v=1782499427","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-gastro-neuro-psych-mar-27-29-2026","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}