Continuing Education Company 14th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference 2026
Comprehensive Primary Care Updates in Family Medicine & Internal Medicine
The Continuing Education Company 14th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference 2026 is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide primary care clinicians with the latest evidence-based updates across a broad range of medical conditions commonly encountered in everyday practice. Held February 23–27, 2026, at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii, this conference combines practical clinical education with current guideline updates to help healthcare professionals improve patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
Developed specifically for physicians and advanced practice providers working in primary care settings, the conference focuses on real-world diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and long-term management strategies applicable to family medicine and internal medicine practice.
Course Overview
Primary care providers must remain current with rapidly evolving clinical guidelines, emerging therapies, and best practices across multiple medical specialties. The 14th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference delivers practical, patient-centered education designed to enhance clinical decision-making and improve outcomes for a wide variety of common health conditions.
Through expert-led presentations and evidence-based discussions, participants gain valuable insights into disease prevention, chronic disease management, risk reduction, and modern therapeutic approaches that can be immediately incorporated into clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Assess and accurately diagnose a broad range of disorders commonly encountered in primary care.
- Apply current evidence-based guidelines in the management of common medical conditions.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implement preventive strategies that reduce modifiable risk factors.
- Improve long-term patient outcomes through effective disease management.
- Incorporate updated therapeutic recommendations into daily clinical practice.
- Enhance clinical decision-making in both ambulatory and outpatient settings.
- Utilize patient-centered approaches to optimize quality of care.
Key Topics Covered
Primary Care Medicine
Participants review practical approaches to:
- Common outpatient conditions
- Preventive care
- Health maintenance
- Screening recommendations
- Chronic disease management
- Risk-factor modification
The course emphasizes real-world clinical applications relevant to everyday practice.
Internal Medicine Updates
Coverage includes evidence-based updates in:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- Diabetes management
- Endocrine disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Pulmonary disease
- Infectious diseases
- Rheumatologic conditions
Faculty focus on current standards of care and guideline-based management.
Family Medicine
Topics include:
- Comprehensive patient care
- Preventive health strategies
- Population health management
- Lifestyle medicine
- Adult medicine
- Care coordination
Participants learn practical methods for improving outcomes across diverse patient populations.
Chronic Disease Management
Special emphasis is placed on:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Hyperlipidemia
- Cardiovascular risk reduction
- Chronic respiratory disorders
The program highlights effective interventions that reduce morbidity and improve quality of life.
Preventive Medicine
Sessions address:
- Risk-factor assessment
- Disease prevention
- Vaccination updates
- Lifestyle modification
- Screening recommendations
- Evidence-based preventive strategies
Clinicians gain tools to support proactive patient care.
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
Participants learn:
- Updated clinical guidelines
- Best-practice recommendations
- Diagnostic strategies
- Treatment optimization
- Patient-centered decision-making
The conference emphasizes translating evidence into practical clinical action.
Educational Features
✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
✔ Practical Primary Care Focus
✔ Current Guideline Reviews
✔ Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Integration
✔ Preventive Medicine Strategies
✔ Chronic Disease Management
✔ Patient-Centered Care Approaches
✔ Immediate Clinical Application
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Primary Care Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Residents & Fellows
- Healthcare Professionals Working in Primary Care
Why This Course Stands Out
✔ Comprehensive review of common primary care conditions
✔ Strong focus on practical clinical application
✔ Evidence-based treatment recommendations
✔ Broad coverage of family medicine and internal medicine topics
✔ Emphasis on prevention and risk reduction
✔ Relevant for both new and experienced clinicians
✔ Designed to improve everyday patient care
✔ Applicable to outpatient and ambulatory practice settings
Clinical Value
The Continuing Education Company 14th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference 2026 provides a broad and practical review of modern primary care medicine. Covering preventive care, chronic disease management, diagnostic strategies, guideline updates, and evidence-based treatment recommendations, this program equips clinicians with the knowledge needed to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care across a wide range of clinical settings.
+ Topics:
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below
- Day 1, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
- Day 2, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
- Day 3, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
- Day 4, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
- Day 5, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
* Detail:
MONDAY, February 23, 2026
| 7:50 am – 8:00 am | Opening Statements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | How to Address Overactive Bladder in Primary Care | L. Rogo-Gupta, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | How to Address Pelvic Symptoms in Postpartum Patients Transitioning Back to Primary Care | L. Rogo-Gupta, MD |
| 10:00 am BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Personalized Management of GERD and the Risk/Benefits of PPI and PCABs | J. Pandolfino, MD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Disease | J. Pandolfino, MD |
TUESDAY, February 24, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Conference Announcements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Navigating MASLD: Clinical Updates for Frontline Providers | L. VanWagner, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Liver Logic: Case-Based Approaches for the Busy PCP | L. VanWagner, MD |
| 10:00 am: BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Detection and Management of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in the Primary Care Setting | H. Combs, MD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Mental Health Issues in Women Across the Reproductive Cycle | H. Combs, MD |
WEDNESDAY, February 25, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Conference Announcements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Common Procedures for Primary Care | D. Campagne, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Trauma Patients in the Primary Care Setting | D. Campagne, MD |
| 10:00 am BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Obstructive Sleep Apnea | R. Seheult, MD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Insomnia: When You Just Can’t Sleep on It | R. Seheult, MD |
THURSDAY, February 26, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Conference Announcements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Updates on the Standards of Diabetes Care | T. Garvey, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Treatment to Improve Cardiometabolic Disease Outcomes: A Focus on HFpEF and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis | T. Garvey, MD |
| 10:00 am BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | What’s New in Outpatient Hypertension: Clinical Pearls from the New Hypertension Guideline | J. Basile, MD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Aldosterone: The Forgotten Hormone in Hypertension | J. Basile, MD |
FRIDAY, February 27, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Conference Announcements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Updates in Dyslipidemia Management: LDL Management Across the Spectrum of Primary and Secondary Prevention | P. Taub, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Going Beyond LDL in Assessing and Managing Residual Risk: Lp(a), HDL, and Triglycerides | P. Taub, MD |
| 10:00 am BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | New Era of Anti-Obesity Medications | M. Look, MD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Beyond BMI: Losing Fat, Preserving Muscle | M. Look, MD |








