MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Men’s Uro Psych Jun 19-21, 2026

1. Overview
This is a primary care medical conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization. The conference is titled “Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Gastroenterology/Men’s Urology/Psychiatry”. It will take place from June 19-21, 2026, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO.
2. Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

List current treatment recommendations for HBV and HCV.

Describe needed testing for elevated liver function tests.

Recognize when to refer a patient for liver biopsy.

List indications for referral to liver transplant.

Discuss medical management of male sexual health.

Evaluate and manage sexually-transmitted infections in men.

Differentiate between benign prostate conditions and prostate cancers.

Discuss the biology and screening, and treatment options of prostate and testicular cancer.

Compare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD.

Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co-morbid psychiatric disorders.

Describe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders.

Recommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for depression.

3. Target Audience

This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine.
Best for internists, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, urologists, and psychiatrists.

4. Topics
Friday, June 19, 2026

Gastroenterology – Hepatitis B and C Viruses: Review for Primary Care Clinicians: Hepatitis C virus: Review of background, screening recommendations, and treatment by the primary care provider; Hepatitis B virus: Review of HBV screening, interpretation of testing, vaccinations guidelines and impact, and indications for treatment including for special populations.

Gastroenterology – Abnormal Liver “Function” Tests and Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Elevation of elevated LFT’s are a common problem, but how should we interpret them? How much testing is necessary and when to refer? Review of indications for referral and liver biopsy; Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) will be reviewed including resources to help evaluate.

Gastroenterology – Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A New Name and Common Problem: Review of new nomenclature and definitions of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (MASLD); Discussion of screening, available diagnostic testing, indications for liver biopsy, and risks associated with the disease; Discussion of newly available and future treatments for MASLD/MASH.

Men’s Urology – Androgen Replacement and Sexual Function: Treatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the treatment of ED or hypogonadism.

Men’s Urology – Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men: Presenting symptoms, lesions, latencies, diagnostic work-ups and therapies of the common sexually transmitted diseases.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Men’s Urology – Benign Male Genitourinary Conditions: Appropriate 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.

Men’s Urology – Male Malignancies (Prostate & Testicular): Biology and treatment options using current medical technology of prostate cancer; evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer and long-term ramifications after cure.

Gastroenterology – Cirrhosis and Indications for Liver Transplantation: Overall review of several of the potentially lethal complications of portal hypertension and end-stage liver disease including varices, hepatic encephalopathy and ascites; Review of the role of liver transplantation, including indications for referral to a transplant center and contraindications to transplant; Review of the transplant selection process, including for patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.

Psychiatry – The Complexity of Adult ADHD: ADHD in adults with an emphasis on symptom identification; Co-occurring conditions; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; evidence-based and FDA approved pharmacological treatments.

Psychiatry – Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: Bipolar spectrum disorders in adults as compared to youth; Comprehensive history-taking; Differential diagnosis; Co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; Phase specific treatment considerations and interventions.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Psychiatry – Substance Use Disorders: Substance abuse history-taking to encourage patient honesty; Accurate diagnosis; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Recovery and treatment options; Motivational interviewing; Family symptoms and codependency.

Psychiatry – Depressive Disorders: History taking, diagnosis and treatment of depression across the lifespan; pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options; rational polypharmacy.