MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Allergy & Immuno Endo Gyn Ortho Jun 04-07, 2026

1. Overview The “Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Allergy & Immunology/Endocrinology/Gynecology/Orthopedics” is a conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization. The event is scheduled to take place from June 4-7, 2026, at the Disneyland® Resort, CA – Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa.
2. Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

Diagnose and tailor treatment strategies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Identify the risks and benefits of utilizing bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Identify the risks of abnormal thyroid function.

Describe treatment options for pituitary disorders.

Develop an initial treatment plan for a patient with acute urticaria and/or angioedema.

Describe how to efficiently and cost effectively manage patients with asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Outline the management of anaphylactic reactions and indications for immunotherapy.

Discuss techniques to improve the health and wellness of the medical provider.

Identify evidence-based tools to determine best practices in incorporating all necessary elements in the annual women’s health visit.

Assess and manage abnormal uterine bleeding.

Describe approaches to counseling patients for making complex contraceptive decisions.

Discuss menopausal transition and the risks/benefits of treatment options.

Describe the anatomy and function of the knee joint.

Diagnose and treat orthopedic problems in the hip, thigh, knee and shoulder.

Diagnose and treat shoulder injuries.

Diagnose and treat wrist, hand, and finger injuries.

3. Target Audience
This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine.
4. Topics
Endocrinology

Insulin Therapy for Diabetes: Treating T2DM with insulin; T1DM.

Osteoporosis: Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoporosis along with interpretation of DEXA scans and FRAX risk assessment; up-to-date therapeutic options.

Disorders of Thyroid Function: Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment options of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Evaluation and Management of Pituitary Disease: Diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disorders.

Allergy & Immunology

Urticaria and Angioedema Updates for Primary Care: This presentation will discuss the pathogenesis and epidemiology of urticaria and angioedema; review the causes of urticaria and angioedema; and discuss the treatment of urticaria and angioedema.

Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis for Primary Care: Lecture focused on gaining a working knowledge of how to efficiently and cost effectively manage patients with asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Food Allergies and Hymenoptera Allergies: Primary care focused discussion of food and venom allergies including gaining a working knowledge of how to efficiently and cost effectively manage patients with hymenoptera hypersensitivity.

Burnout and Clinician Wellness: Strategies that clinicians and healthcare providers can institute with ease to combat the challenges and pitfalls of the current healthcare system.

Gynecology

Annual Exam for Women: Best practices in offering annual pelvic examinations in asymptomatic non-pregnant women; Determination of who should be offered a clinical breast exam as a routine part of the annual women’s health exam; The principal elements of the annual women’s health visit: screening, vaccinations, evaluation of health risks and needs, counseling; Evidence-based tools to guide components of the annual women’s health visit based on age and health needs.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Overview of normal/abnormal menstrual physiology/profile; Menstrual disturbances; Ovulatory and anovulatory uterine bleeding; Other menstrual abnormalities; Diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.

Contraception: A Primary Care Review of Best Practice: Coverage of the effectiveness, side effects and non-contraceptive benefits of available contraceptive options in the U.S.; Discussion of contraceptive counseling that is patient-centric including communicating without coercion; Management strategies for medically complex contraceptive decisions (patients with a history of VTE, breast cancer, hypertension).

Menopause Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, and atrophy; Menopause syndromes, including osteoporosis, breast cancer, cardiac disease, and colon cancer; Estrogen analogs; Counseling patients in options and alternatives to hormone therapy; Designer estrogens; SERMS; HRTs; Discussion of risks and benefits, especially in breast cancer and CHD.

Orthopedics

The Knee: Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exam Techniques: ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pesanserine; baker’s cyst; joint injection/X-ray interpretation; pediatrics.

Hip and Thigh: Emphasizing the tools, physical diagnostic techniques and basic investigations available to the primary care practitioner, a practical approach to the undifferentiated hip problem will be reviewed. Diagnostic triage, historical clues and physical examination pearls pertaining to hip conditions will be covered, and evidence-based management.

The Shoulder: Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exam Techniques: Rotator cuff syndrome; impingement, frozen shoulder; subacromail bursitis; bicipital tendonitis; A-C joint disease.

Wrist, Hand, and Fingers: Carpal tunnel, CMC arthritis thumb, ganglion cyst, trigger finger, de Quervains disease.