MCE Conferences Primary Care Update Dermatology, Obesity Medicine and Women’s Health Jul 17, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026

The “Primary Care Update: Dermatology, Obesity Medicine and Women’s Health” conference is scheduled to take place from July 17-19, 2026, at the Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington. This conference provides primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Dermatology, Obesity Medicine, and Women’s Health. The discussion-based format features dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge base and core competence, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes through effective diagnosis and treatment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

Identify morphologies, configurations, and distributions of skin findings, and build a differential diagnosis for rashes.

Identify distinguishing clinical features of benign versus malignant skin lesions, summarize common skin cancer characteristics, and select appropriate biopsy techniques.

Apply a structured shared decision-making framework to contraceptive counseling, manage side-effects, and implement strategies to reduce barriers to contraceptive access.

Apply a systematic approach to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding using the PALM-COEIN classification, implement medical management strategies, and identify red flags requiring gynecologic referral.

Apply motivational interviewing techniques and the 5As framework when counseling patients about weight loss.

Describe metabolic adaptation and its clinical relevance, understand changes in hormones and metabolism, and assess when obesity management medications are indicated.

Identify indications, contraindications, and possible side-effects of different weight management therapies, and review new obesity management medications.

Recognize the clinical presentations and hormonal changes of perimenopause, implement management strategies for its symptoms, and counsel patients on expectations and treatment options.

Evaluate and recommend non-hormonal therapies for menopausal symptoms, counsel patients on realistic expectations, and recognize when specialty referral is indicated.

Evaluate the impact of nutritional quality and quantity on weight loss, assess the benefits and limitations of exercise, and review practical office-based exercises.

Solidify key concepts and expand confidence in treating patients through speaker-provided and peer-submitted obesity medicine case studies.

Develop a systematic approach to constructing a differential diagnosis for common rashes and implement appropriate management strategies.

Identify potential dermatology misdiagnoses, avoid incorrect or unnecessary procedures and tests, and improve the overall quality of dermatology care.

Target Audience

All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Dermatology, Obesity Medicine and Women’s Health.
Best for Primary Care Physicians, Dermatologists, Obesity Medicine Specialists, and Gynecologists.

Topics

Name That Skin Finding: Identify morphologies, configurations and distributions of skin findings; Highlight clinical pearls for identifying rashes and skin lesions; Discuss how to build a differential diagnosis for a rash.

To Biopsy or Not to Biopsy: Identify distinguishing clinical features of benign versus malignant skin lesions; Summarize the fundamental characteristics and types of common skin cancers; Select appropriate biopsy techniques such as, shave, punch, and excisional, based on lesion type and location.

Beyond the Pill: Mastering Modern Contraception Counseling: Apply a structured shared decision-making framework to contraceptive counseling that addresses patient concerns, values, and medical appropriateness; Identify and manage common contraceptive side-effects and contraindications; Implement evidence-based strategies to reduce barriers to contraceptive access and improve patient adherence.

Decoding Abnormal Bleeding: The Primary Care Playbook: Apply a systematic approach to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding using the PALM-COEIN classification and appropriate first-line diagnostic testing; Implement evidence-based medical management strategies for common causes of abnormal bleeding; Identify red flags and clinical scenarios requiring gynecologic referral or expedited evaluation.

Overall Approach to Weight Loss in Primary Care: Review the history of obesity; Apply motivational interviewing techniques and the 5As framework when counseling patients about weight loss.

Metabolic Adaptation: A Key to Understanding the Need for Anti-Obesity Medications: Describe the concept of metabolic adaptation and its clinical relevance in obesity management; Identify and explain the changes in hunger hormones, satiety hormones, and metabolism that occur during metabolic adaptation in patients with obesity; Apply knowledge of metabolic adaptation to assess when and why obesity management medications (OMMs) are indicated, as part of a comprehensive obesity treatment plan.

Obesity Management Medications: Practical Guidance for Primary Care: Identify indications, contraindications, possible side-effects and practical tips for initiating and maintaining different weight management therapies; Review of new obesity management medications.

The Perimenopause Puzzle: Navigating the Transition Before Menopause Hits: Recognize the clinical presentations and hormonal changes of perimenopause to distinguish from other conditions; Implement evidence-based management strategies for irregular bleeding, vasomotor symptoms, and mood changes during the perimenopausal transition; Counsel patients on what to expect, treatment options including, non-hormonal, and when symptoms warrant further evaluation.

Cooling the Heat: Non-Hormonal Solutions for Menopausal Symptoms That Actually Work: Evaluate and recommend non-hormonal therapies (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic) for vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbances, and mood changes in menopausal patients; Counsel patients on realistic expectations, timelines for response, and evidence-based effectiveness of non-hormonal interventions; Recognize when specialty referral is indicated for complex or refractory menopausal symptoms.

In-Depth Review of Diet and Exercise for Weight Management in Primary Care: Evaluate the impact of both nutritional quality and quantity on patient weight loss, and incorporate evidence-based nutrition counseling into practice; Assess the benefits and limitations of exercise in weight management; Review practical office-based exercises to teach patients including, using resistance band.

Case Studies in Obesity Medicine: Review speaker-provided cases to solidify key concepts; Reflect on and discuss peer-submitted cases, gaining insights into varied practice approaches and expanding confidence in treating patients.

Name That Rash: Develop and apply a systematic approach to constructing a differential diagnosis for common rashes; Select and implement appropriate management and treatment strategies for common rashes.

Avoiding Pitfalls in Dermatology: Identify potential dermatology misdiagnoses; Avoid incorrect or unnecessary procedures and tests; Improve quality of dermatology care.