{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Cardio Mens Uro Pain Risk Mgmt June 7 – 11, 2026","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"lmihlv\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Men’s Urology, Pain \u0026amp; Risk Management 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bzrgvv\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eComprehensive Primary Care Updates in Cardiology, Men's Health, Pain Medicine \u0026amp; Medical Risk Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Men’s Urology, Pain \u0026amp; Risk Management 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e course delivers a focused, evidence-based review of four high-impact areas commonly encountered in outpatient primary care practice. Designed specifically for primary care clinicians, this program combines practical clinical updates with risk-reduction strategies to help providers improve patient outcomes while navigating increasingly complex healthcare environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eHeld at \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eDisney’s Yacht \u0026amp; Beach Club Resorts, Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eJune 7–11, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, the conference features expert-led sessions covering cardiovascular disease, men's health, chronic pain management, malpractice prevention, clinical documentation, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence into patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1sp67mj\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003ePrimary care clinicians are expected to manage a broad range of medical conditions while balancing patient safety, regulatory requirements, and evolving standards of care. This conference provides practical guidance across multiple disciplines, helping providers stay current with modern diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and medico-legal considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eParticipants will review current evidence-based recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention and management, common men's urologic disorders, chronic pain treatment options, and risk management principles that reduce liability and improve patient communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1scsphp\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eUpon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"12gmxcl\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eDescribe current diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for acute chest pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"10gb5do\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eApply updated lipid and cholesterol management guidelines to prevent coronary artery disease (CAD).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"zv9oap\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eImplement evidence-based therapies for heart failure management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etr6n4\" data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eDiagnose and manage hypertension according to current clinical guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fb4zjt\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eEvaluate and treat arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aujfcm\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eDevelop opioid and non-opioid pain management strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4wbyv5\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eCompare treatment options for fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13kk058\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eUtilize physical therapy and lifestyle interventions for low back pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9thl4g\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eDiscuss medical management of male sexual health conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j9h2up\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eDifferentiate benign prostate disease from prostate cancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mwdxqa\" data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eEvaluate and manage sexually transmitted infections in men.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"885y8o\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eReview screening and treatment options for prostate and testicular cancers.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jzyfwl\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eImplement risk management strategies that reduce malpractice exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ux9owa\" data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eUtilize informed consent and shared decision-making effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"m4goe6\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eImprove medical documentation to reduce legal risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"t03h9n\" data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eRecognize cognitive biases and communication failures that affect patient care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"e1ylf2\" data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eIncorporate AI tools responsibly to improve clinical outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hvj5zg\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17t88az\" data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003eCardiology for Primary Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eSessions focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"15xpu13\" data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eAcute chest pain evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tg8hku\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eCoronary artery disease prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mv4k7p\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eHyperlipidemia management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"2tkcla\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eHypertension treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kuxhgg\" data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eHeart failure updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"z4tz0z\" data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eAtrial fibrillation management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mndy8g\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003eCardiovascular risk reduction strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003eParticipants gain practical tools for managing common cardiovascular conditions in outpatient settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vae1gp\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eMen's Urology \u0026amp; Men's Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g51xbr\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eMale sexual dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"vxrn3m\" data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003eErectile dysfunction management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"tr65q7\" data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"8l3ohy\" data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003eProstate cancer screening\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"374tvi\" data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eProstate cancer treatment options\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cww61c\" data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003eTesticular cancer evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"15eqrlp\" data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003eSexually transmitted infections in men\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003eThe curriculum emphasizes conditions frequently encountered in primary care practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11yeyjn\" data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3856\"\u003ePain Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3876\"\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"4096\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t2d4wq\" data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003eChronic pain assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ps52vr\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3935\"\u003eOpioid prescribing principles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1baj0ul\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003eNon-opioid pain therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ra2ca\" data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003eFibromyalgia treatment options\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"t02l76\" data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eLow back pain management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16zkg9q\" data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003ePhysical therapy approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c9kbe1\" data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4096\"\u003eEvidence-based pain treatment algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4193\"\u003eFaculty review current recommendations aimed at maximizing pain control while minimizing risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x0w68d\" data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4244\"\u003eRisk Management \u0026amp; Malpractice Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4267\"\u003eParticipants explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"14zs8ok\" data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4308\"\u003eMalpractice risk reduction strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"w9ju0u\" data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003eInformed consent best practices\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"u5kv17\" data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4367\"\u003eShared decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ady2a\" data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4395\"\u003eDocumentation improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ok7f6h\" data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4420\"\u003eMedical legal pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ua3l6d\" data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4447\"\u003eCommunication strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"r4dga0\" data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003ePatient safety initiatives\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003eSpecial emphasis is placed on reducing liability exposure in everyday practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4562\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mokyva\" data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003eArtificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4638\"\u003eEmerging topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4842\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gxmekz\" data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4679\"\u003eAI-assisted clinical decision support\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"llj6jt\" data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4713\"\u003eDocumentation enhancement tools\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ufss8q\" data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4737\"\u003eWorkflow optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"r6340f\" data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4773\"\u003eRisk reduction through technology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lvbl9v\" data-start=\"4774\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003eEthical considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"omc397\" data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4842\"\u003eFuture applications of AI in primary care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4934\"\u003eParticipants learn practical approaches to integrating AI into modern healthcare delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4939\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cq7b5x\" data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4964\"\u003eEducational Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003e✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5031\"\u003e✔ Practical Primary Care Focus\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5033\" data-end=\"5073\"\u003e✔ Cardiology \u0026amp; Cardiovascular Prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5099\"\u003e✔ Men's Health \u0026amp; Urology\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5129\"\u003e✔ Pain Management Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5164\"\u003e✔ Risk Management \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5196\"\u003e✔ Medical-Legal Best Practices\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5229\"\u003e✔ AI Applications in Healthcare\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5252\"\u003e✔ Case-Based Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5284\"\u003e✔ Immediate Clinical Relevance\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5289\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m9xcqo\" data-start=\"5291\" data-end=\"5309\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5336\"\u003eThis course is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5594\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g5cfzw\" data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5363\"\u003ePrimary Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooz55j\" data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5392\"\u003eFamily Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdecm\" data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5423\"\u003eInternal Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rctcwr\" data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5447\"\u003eGeneral Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"b0y95q\" data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5475\"\u003eNurse Practitioners (NPs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gfr302\" data-start=\"5476\" data-end=\"5504\"\u003ePhysician Assistants (PAs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i7o3op\" data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5532\"\u003eAmbulatory Care Providers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgzx36\" data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5594\"\u003eHealthcare Professionals Interested in Primary Care Updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5596\" data-end=\"5599\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8w266h\" data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5630\"\u003eWhy This Course Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5706\"\u003e✔ Combines four highly relevant primary care disciplines in one conference\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5708\" data-end=\"5763\"\u003e✔ Focuses on practical outpatient management strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5826\"\u003e✔ Includes medical risk management and malpractice prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5828\" data-end=\"5889\"\u003e✔ Covers both opioid and non-opioid pain treatment approaches\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5891\" data-end=\"5955\"\u003e✔ Reviews common men's health issues frequently seen in practice\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5957\" data-end=\"6010\"\u003e✔ Incorporates emerging AI applications in healthcare\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6012\" data-end=\"6063\"\u003e✔ Designed specifically for office-based clinicians\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6065\" data-end=\"6114\"\u003e✔ Provides immediately applicable clinical pearls\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"6116\" data-end=\"6119\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hsm8m9\" data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6138\"\u003eClinical Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6140\" data-end=\"6636\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6144\" data-end=\"6267\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Men’s Urology, Pain \u0026amp; Risk Management 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e course offers a practical and comprehensive review of cardiovascular disease, men's health, chronic pain management, and medical risk reduction. Through evidence-based updates, real-world clinical guidance, and emerging healthcare technologies, participants gain actionable knowledge that can be directly applied to improve patient care and optimize clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOrlando, FL – June 7, 2026 (Day 1).mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOrlando, FL – June 8, 2026 (Day 2).mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOrlando, FL – June 9, 2026 (Day 3).mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOrlando, FL – June 10, 2026 (Day 4).mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOrlando, FL – June 11, 2026 (Day 5).mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n* Detail:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, June 7, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e2:30 pm Check-In\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Cardiology \u003cstrong\u003eAcute Coronary Syndromes: The Patient with Acute Chest Pain\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnosis and initial evaluation in the primary care setting, urgent care clinic and emergency department; Initial workup, treatment, and follow-up; Diagnosing and treating ST segment elevation and non-ST segment elevation MIs; The role of drug therapy–primary vs adjunctive to PCI; Follow up after acute coronary syndromome\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Cardiology \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary \u0026amp; Secondary Prevention of CAD\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDefinitions; AHA\/ACC and other lipid guidelines updates; HDL Cholesterol: The good cholesterol?; Metabolic syndrome and\/or obesity; Who needs treatment and how much; The role of lifestyle changes, exercise and cardiac rehabilitation; Drug therapy updates; Risk calculation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Cardiology \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Failure\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEtiologies and stages of heart failure; ACC\/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines; Heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved EF (HFpEF); Determining patients for referral using biomarkers, eg NT Pro BNP; Treatment options: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, ARNI, beta blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, SGLT2i; The role of devices in treatment and antiplatelet drugs; Issues related to the hospitalized patient with acute decompensated heart failure and readmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6:00 pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Adjourns\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonday, June 8, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e7:00 am Arrival and Breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e7:30 am – 8:30 am – Pain \u003cstrong\u003eOpioid Pharmacologic Options in Pain Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOverall safety and efficacy; Selecting and monitoring patients; Pain contracts; Regulatory issues; Urine drug testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e8:30 am – 9:30 am – Pain \u003cstrong\u003eNon-Opioid Pharmacologic Options in Pain Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNSAID’s; Acetaminophen; Topicals; Injections; Antidepressants; Anticonvulsants; Medical marijuana\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 am – 9:40 am \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee Break\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e9:40 am – 10:40 am – Pain \u003cstrong\u003eControversies in Pain Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUrine drug testing, cannabinoids\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e10:40 am – 11:40 am  – Cardiology \u003cstrong\u003eHypertension\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe 2017 AHA\/ACC Hypertension Guidelines; The 2024 ESC Guidelines for hypertension; Approaches to treatment thresholds and goals; Choices for initial and combination therapy; Resistant hypertension; Treating special populations: diabetics, the elderly, patients with renal failure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e11:40 am – 12:40 pm – Cardiology \u003cstrong\u003eArrhythmias\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eTypes and symptoms of arrhythmias; Approach to the patient: when to treat, when to refer, when to admit; Evaluation of the patient with palpitations; Atrial fibrilation: the use of anticoagulants indications, CVA risk scores, warfarin vs newer oral anticoagulants, controlling heart rate vs rhythm; Ventricular and other arrhythmias: when are they serious\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12:40 pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Adjourns\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, June 9, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e7:00 am Arrival and Breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e7:30 am – 8:30 am – Men’s Urology \u003cstrong\u003eAndrogen Replacement and Sexual Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eTreatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the treatment of ED or hypogonadism\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e8:30 am – 9:30 am – Men’s Urology \u003cstrong\u003eProstate Cancer Screening and Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eReview and clarification of the often confusing and political literature regarding prostate cancer screening, risks, and benefits of screening for prostate cancer and strategies for decreasing the risk of over treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e9:30 am – 9:40 am Coffee Break\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e9:40 am – 10:40 am – Men’s Urology \u003cstrong\u003eSexually Transmitted Infections in Men\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePresenting symptoms, lesions, latencies, diagnostic work-ups and therapies of the common sexually transmitted diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e10:40 am – 11:40 am      – Pain \u003cstrong\u003eFibromyalgia\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDifferential diagnosis and treatment of this difficult-to-manage pain syndrome; Treatment options of anti-epileptics and SNRI’s\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e11:40 am – 12:40 pm – Pain \u003cstrong\u003eNon-surgical Treatment of Low Back Pain\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eComprehensive overview of various options for activity modification; The role and maximum benefit of physical therapy and the various modalities; Medications; Discussion of interventional treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12:40 pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Adjourns\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, June 10, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e7:00 am Arrival and Breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e7:30 am – 8:30 am – Risk Management\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe Anatomy of Medical Malpractice\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eIdentify the key elements of a malpractice claim in the practice setting; Assess the risk of malpractice in common and unusual situations; Identify risk management strategies for preventing claims\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8:30 am – 9:30 am \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Risk Management \u003c\/strong\u003eRisky Business: Consent and Communication\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDescribe the necessary elements of an informed consent process; Discover why the shared decision making process represents and opportunity rather than an obligation for the provider; Discuss the importance of early disclosure of unanticipated outcomes; Learn methods to disclose and reconcile events with patients, families and providers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 am – 9:40 am \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee Break\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9:40 am – 10:40 am \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Risk Management \u003c\/strong\u003eDocumentation: Effective Strategies and Pitfalls\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eArticulate major patient safety and lawsuit risk areas abetted by the quality of documentation; Discuss what is considered adequate documentation in a given clinical encounter; Anticipate when more thorough documentation and direct communication with other providers may reduce adverse outcomes; Describe clinical situations where documentation may enhance shared decision making to improve patient safety\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e10:40 am – 11:40 am      – Men’s Urology \u003cstrong\u003eBenign Male Genitourinary Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAppropriate primary medical management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) (also known as BPH) as well as identification of patients with complex or refractory cases that warrant referral; diagnosis and treatment of epididymitis, testicular pain, prostatitis and other benign findings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e11:40 am – 12:40 pm – Men’s Urology \u003cstrong\u003eMale Malignancies (Prostate \u0026amp; Testicular)\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBiology and treatment options using current medical technology of prostate cancer; 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The term describes situations in which a patient’s symptoms, concerns, or lived experience are minimized, dismissed, or misattributed by a clinician—often unintentionally. The impact can be significant: delays in diagnosis, erosion of trust, and preventable adverse outcomes. 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