MCE Conferences Primary Care Update Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2025

August 29–31, 2025 · Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, Fernandina Beach, FL
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 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 Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 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 about issues in Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
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.
Objectives

Utilize validated tools to assess and manage concussions (incl. return-to-learn/return-to-play, neuropsych testing, second-impact syndrome).

Perform appropriate foot/ankle testing and know when to refer; apply accurate exam maneuvers for knee and shoulder pain.

Screen for and diagnose opioid use disorder (OUD); select evidence-based treatments and the appropriate level of care.

Initiate buprenorphine (traditional, micro-dosing, macro-dosing) and manage precipitated withdrawal; address chronic pain overlap.

Screen, diagnose, and treat alcohol use disorder (AUD), including FDA-approved and off-label medications and their indications.

Identify barriers and prescribe activity using Exercise Rx (FITT-PRO) framework.

Differentiate tendinopathies and select evidence-based therapies, including indications/risks of injections.

Manage chronic opioid therapy per the new CDC guideline; recognize patients developing OUD.

Use and interpret urine drug screens; avoid common pitfalls.

Understand trends and management of cannabis use/disorder and tobacco/vaping cessation options.

 
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Friday, Aug 29

Concussion Update — Dr. Deepak PatelEtiology/pathophysiology; assessment tools; return-to-learn/play; neuropsych testing; second-impact syndrome.

Sports Medicine Exam: Tips & Tricks — Dr. Deepak PatelUrgent hand-injury referrals; choosing the most accurate MSK exams; targeted tests for foot/ankle injuries.

Diagnosis & Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (Part 1) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoOpioid epidemic overview; screening/diagnosis of OUD; treatment options and level-of-care selection.

Diagnosis & Treatment of OUD (Part 2) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoBuprenorphine starts (traditional/micro/macro-dosing); managing precipitated withdrawal; chronic pain interface.

Saturday, Aug 30

Alcohol Use Disorders: Screening & Treatment — Dr. Valerie CarrejoAUD screening/diagnosis; FDA-approved & off-label meds; pros/cons and indications.

Marijuana Use: Trends, Implications & Use Disorder — Dr. Valerie CarrejoU.S. trends (medical/legal); diagnosing cannabis use disorder; treating co-occurring mental health issues; multimodal care.

Exercise Rx: What and For Whom? — Dr. Deepak PatelHealth benefits of activity; building prescriptions with FITT-PRO; addressing implementation barriers.

Knee Pain: Evaluation & Management — Dr. Deepak PatelKey history elements; highest-yield exam tests; evidence-based treatment counseling.

Sunday, Aug 31

Shoulder Pain: Evaluation & Management — Dr. Deepak PatelHistory to define etiology; best exam maneuvers; evidence-based management.

Tendinitis: Challenges & Controversies — Dr. Deepak PatelTypes of tendinopathy; evidence-based treatments; indications/risks of injections.

Managing Opioid Medications in Primary Care: New CDC Guidelines — Dr. Valerie CarrejoKey elements of the guideline; compassionate, objective treatment plans; recognizing emerging OUD.

Use & Interpretation of Urine Drug Screens (30 min) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoTest types and appropriate use; interpreting results; common pitfalls.

Tobacco & Vaping: Prevention & Treatment Options (30 min) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoCurrent trends; FDA-approved meds for cessation (incl. vaping); pros/cons and indications.