Rheumatology and Dermatology for Primary Care
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Endocrinology and Dermatology 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 Endocrinology and Dermatology to enhance 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 about issues in Endocrinology and Dermatology.
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 during a 20-minute office visit.
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Friday, Sept 26
Lotions, Potions and Pills: Maximizing Dermatologic Treatments — K. Leslie
Vehicles, dry-skin management, topical agents, key systemic meds.
Updates in Eczema and Psoriasis — K. Leslie
Common forms & new treatments for eczema and psoriasis.
Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Updates for Primary Care — J. Tayek
Apply guidelines; compare GLP-1 RAs/SGLT2i/insulin; CV/renal outcomes; insulin initiation/titration; T1D updates.
Osteoporosis in Primary Care + New Vitamin D Recommendations — J. Tayek
Screening/diagnosis; evidence-based therapy; Endocrine Society vitamin D updates; when to refer.
Saturday, Sept 27
All About Thyroid Disease: Best Practices in 2025 — J. Tayek
Presentation/workup; 2025 guideline updates; PCP vs endocrine referral; monitoring/adjustment.
Hyperlipidemia Update: It’s (Almost) All About LDL — J. Tayek
Current guidelines; thresholds; statins vs non-statins/emerging agents; monitoring & adherence; primary/secondary prevention.
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers — K. Leslie
Differentiate NMSC & premalignant lesions; what’s new; management.
Melanoma and Moles — K. Leslie
Benign vs suspicious nevi; melanoma presentations; surgical/medical treatments.
Sunday, Sept 28
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Acne — K. Leslie
Acne vulgaris & rosacea management; differentiate acne vs rashes vs folliculitis.
Cosmetic Dermatology — K. Leslie
Botulinum toxin uses/complications; fillers/acid peels; laser basics; body dysmorphic disorder.
Obesity: Causes and Treatment — J. Tayek
Assessment & classification; fructose & insulin resistance; lifestyle interventions; standard & pharmacologic treatments; advanced interventions & long-term care.
Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements — Fact vs Fiction (Clinical Nutrition 2025) — J. Tayek
Evidence vs myths; safety/efficacy & drug–nutrient interactions; populations needing supplementation; practical counseling in primary care.





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