Primary Care Update: Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry
Sep 17, 2021 – Sep 19, 2021
Online Live Stream - CME
This online live stream CME will be broadcasting from one of our in-person CME destinations. This program will be acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Academy of Family Physicians. This program is accredited as a live activity. Recordings of the event will be provided to all registered attendees at the conclusion of the course.
This online live stream is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Primary Care related to Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management.
The online learning format will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, and case-based studies. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Please see the Overview & Agenda tab below for additional information on the Daily Program Schedule, and Topics & Objectives for each date listed below.
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
*Please select I do not need lodging for all online live stream CME Events.
Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Primary Care Update: Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information and updates in Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Friday, September 17
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Panic Disorder
Objectives: 1) List criteria for panic disorder 2) Provide psychoeducation for panic disorder 3) Provide appropriate treatment for panic disorder
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Alcohol Use Disorder
Objectives: 1) Diagnose Alcohol Use Disorder in patients 2) Explain the role of psychoeducation in treatment for alcohol use disorder 3) Describe medical management for alcohol use disorder
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Intro to Culinary Medicine and the Power in Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Define culinary medicine and dietary guidelines 2) Discuss culinary medicine principles and applying to treat chronic diseases 3) Discuss some real-life cases and how to translate this in less than 15 minutes to patients
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Culinary Medicine: Diets from Fad to Evidence-Based — What Will You Tell Your Next Patient?
Objectives: 1) Define various diets (low-fat, low carb, Keto, whole food-plant based, intermittent fasting, protein obsession) 2) Discuss the MIND diet 3) Discuss the planetary diet
Saturday, September 18
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Graceful Aging: What Opportunities for Alzheimer’s Prevention Are You Missing?
Objectives: 1) Discuss oxidative stress and the factors that impact it 2) Nutrition and pain 3) Introduce blue zones
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
A Plant-Forward Approach
Objectives: 1) Discuss how the tongue tastes flavors – the importance of fat, sugar, and salt 2) Discuss family-friendly sauces for easy meals, such as pesto, peanut sauce, and avocado cream 3) Define omega 3 versus omega 6
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Celiac Disease: What’s in a Name?
Objectives: 1) Raise awareness of which patients should be screened for celiac disease 2) Provide the tools necessary to differentiate between gluten disorders
*Will be presented virtually
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Colon Cancer 2021 Update
Objectives: 1) Increase compliance with colon cancer screening in general population 2) Review available colon cancer screening tests and the latest guidelines
*Will be presented virtually
Sunday, September 19
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
GERD and the Role of PPI Therapy
Objectives: 1) Address the epidemic of PPI use 2) Address the necessity and the safety of medications 3) Update the primary care providers on common conditions, which may have potential risks of malignancy
*Will be presented virtually
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM ~ BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Constipation
Objective: 1) Educate the provider on the symptom-based approach in differentiating between irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, and opioid-induced constipation and how to determine which therapy will work best
*Will be presented virtually
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ~ BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Gut Feelings
Objectives: 1) Describe the gut-brain axis and its function 2) List four neurologic and psychiatric disorders influenced by the gut microbiome 3) Explain the role of probiotics in treatment of psychiatric disorders
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM ~ BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM
Mindfulness
Objectives: 1) Describe mindfulness 2) Practice mindfulness as a provider 3) Utilize mindfulness with patients
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
September 17, 2021
Online Live Stream
Conference - Day 1
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM PDT // 10:30 AM - 2:50 PM EDT
September 18, 2021
Online Live Stream
Conference - Day 2
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM PDT // 10:30 AM - 2:50 PM EDT
September 19, 2021
Online Live Stream
Conference - Day 3
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM PDT // 10:30 AM - 2:50 PM EDT
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Primary Care Update: Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Psychiatry and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 09/17/2021 to 09/19/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA / AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
Please note: Registered attendees for livestream events should not plan to travel to any upcoming destinations. Livestream attendees will not be granted access to group discounted room rates, onsite concessions, or meals.
Additional Travel Information
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
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