Scripps 31st Annual Primary Care in Paradise 2026

1. Overview
The Scripps 31st Annual Primary Care in Paradise 2026 program provides a comprehensive, expert-led review of key literature and clinical updates essential for primary care practice. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of internal medicine subspecialties, including endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, and behavioral health, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize patient management.
Course Date: March 23-26, 2026 • Hyatt Regency Maui • Lahaina – Maui, Hawaii
Scripps Health’s Primary Care in Paradise course is designed for primary care physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, offering a unique perspective on various therapeutic areas. This course aims to enhance patient outcomes in primary care by providing practical, patient-focused content. Attendees will gain insights into the history and current science of multiple specialties, tailored to address the specific challenges of primary care practices and physician leaders.
2. Learning Objectives

Incorporate current trends in preventive health care into patient care strategies.
Effectively communicate with patients about their individual responsibilities in both prevention and treatment.
Identify and/or suggest resources for both physicians and patients to obtain further information relevant to various therapeutic areas.
Adopt innovative interdisciplinary care team strategies to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and management of various medical conditions encountered in office practice.
Recognize and address health disparities that may adversely affect patient care during clinical encounters.
Oversee the specialist referral process: evaluate when a referral is necessary, understand the components of specialized treatment, and define the primary care physician’s role in coordinated care and follow-up.

3. Target Audience

Best for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who want clinical updates on diverse internal medicine topics.

4. Topics

01 Primary Care Insights A Year in Review – Key Literature Highlights Part I

02 Crystal Disease Uncommon and Under-Recognized

03 Distinguishing and Managing IBS and IBD in the Primary Care Setting

04 Non-Insulin Agents for Type 2 Diabetes

05 Diagnostic Work-up for Syncope and Arrhythmia

06 The Science of Substance Use Disorder

07 Dementia Assessment and Management

08 Urology Pearls for Primary Care Physicians

09 Challenging Endocrine Cases

10 Parasitic Infections and Upper GI Conditions

11 Primary Care Approach to Rheumatic Disease

12 Primary Care Insights A Year in Review – Key Literature Highlights Part II

13 Neuro Bowl

14 Evidence-based Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder

15 Cardiac Risk Assessment in Youth

16 Female Sexual Dysfunction