Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine 2019
Comprehensive Board Review and Clinical Update in Family Medicine
Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine 2019 is an extensive educational program designed to provide family physicians, primary care clinicians, residents, and advanced practice providers with a thorough review of the full spectrum of family medicine. The course focuses on evidence-based diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, chronic disease management, and board examination preparation through expert-led lectures and case-based discussions.
Course Features
- Comprehensive Family Medicine Review
- Board Examination Preparation
- Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
- Primary Care Focused Curriculum
- Preventive Medicine Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case-Based Learning
- Expert Faculty Presentations
Program Overview
Family physicians are expected to manage patients of all ages across a broad range of medical conditions. This comprehensive review course provides practical guidance for outpatient, inpatient, preventive, and community-based care while reinforcing the core knowledge required for board certification and recertification examinations.
The curriculum integrates current guidelines, clinical recommendations, and real-world patient management strategies that can be immediately applied in everyday practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Apply evidence-based guidelines in primary care practice.
- Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic diseases.
- Improve preventive care and health screening practices.
- Develop patient-centered treatment plans.
- Optimize management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
- Enhance women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric care.
- Strengthen preparation for Family Medicine board examinations.
Core Topics Covered
Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Endocrinology
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Obesity Management
- Thyroid Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
Pulmonary Medicine
- Asthma
- COPD
- Respiratory Infections
- Sleep Apnea
Gastroenterology
- GERD
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Hepatitis
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
Women’s Health
- Contraception
- Menopause
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Breast Health
- Prenatal Care
Pediatrics
- Well-Child Care
- Immunizations
- Developmental Disorders
- Common Pediatric Illnesses
Geriatric Medicine
- Dementia
- Fall Prevention
- Polypharmacy
- Functional Assessment
- Advance Care Planning
Mental Health
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- ADHD
- Substance Use Disorders
- Behavioral Health Integration
Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Rheumatologic Disorders
Dermatology
- Common Skin Conditions
- Skin Cancer Recognition
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
Infectious Diseases
- Adult Immunizations
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Travel Medicine
Preventive Medicine
- Health Screening
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Nutrition
- Exercise Medicine
- Tobacco Cessation
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Primary Care Physicians
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Family Medicine Residents
- Medical Students
- Healthcare Professionals in Primary Care
Educational Highlights
✔ Comprehensive Family Medicine Board Review
✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Updates
✔ Preventive Medicine Focus
✔ Chronic Disease Management
✔ Women’s Health & Pediatrics Coverage
✔ Mental Health Integration
✔ Geriatric Care Education
✔ Practical Clinical Applications
✔ Primary Care-Oriented Curriculum
Clinical & Educational Value
The Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine 2019 delivers a broad and practical review of modern family medicine. Covering preventive care, chronic disease management, women’s health, pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral medicine, and evidence-based primary care, it serves as a valuable educational resource for clinicians preparing for certification exams or seeking to enhance everyday clinical practice.
Topics And Speakers:
Cardiology
- Hypertension – Sean D. Stocker, PhD, FAHA
- Peripheral Arterial Disease – Eric Hager, MD
- Coronary Artery Disease – Matthew E. Harinstein, MD, FACC, FASE, FASNC
- Congestive Heart Failure – Michael A. Mathier, MD, FACC
- Case Studies in EKGs and Arrhythmias – Michael Joseph Curren, Jr., MD, MS
Endocrinology
- Diabetes Mellitus and Insulin Management – Mary Korytkowski, MD
- Thyroid and Parathyroid – Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP
- Update in Skeletal Health and Osteoporosis – Susan L. Greenspan, MD
Gastroenterology
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – David Mulock, DO
- Chronic Diarrhea, Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Alexandra Schieber, DO
- An Approach to Liver Disease in Primary Care – Niladri Das, MD
Urology
- Urinary Incontinence in Women – Megan Bradley, MD
- Erectile and Sexual Dysfunction – Louis Kuritzky, MD
Pediatrics
- Pediatric Pearls – Donald B. Middleton, MD
- Vector-Borne Diseases – Andrew J. Nowalk, MD, PhD
- Common Pediatric Infections and Evidence Based Therapy – Andrew J. Nowalk, MD, PhD
- Infant Growth and Nutrition: Case Study – Maryellen A. Schroeder, MD, MPH
- Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions – Francis G. O’Connor, MD, MPH
- Adolescent Medicine – Christopher V. Chambers, MD
- Common Childhood Disorders – Sylvia S. Choi, MD
Ophthalmology
- Eye Stuff Made Easy – Evan “Jake” Waxman, MD, PhD
- The Aging Eye – Marshall W. Stafford, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Conception and Contraception – Karen Moyer, MD
- Medical Complications of Pregnancy – Allison Flaherty, DO
- Pelvic Masses – Bruce W. Morrison, Jr., MD
- Sexually Transmitted Infections – Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP, DABPM
Dermatology
- Acne – Richard P. Usatine, MD
- Eczema and Rashes – Richard P. Usatine, MD
- Skin Cancer and Other Skin Lumps – Richard P. Usatine, MD
- Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Disease – Timothy Patton, DO
Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders – E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP, DABPM
- Thriving Under Pressure – Jennifer Berliner, MD and Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Jonathan K. Han, MD
- Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder for the Primary Care Physician – Robert Hudak, MD
- ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder – Patricia McGuire, MD
- Medications for Anxiety and Psychosis – Heather Sakely, PharmD
Neurology
- Tremor – Martin A. Samuels, MD, DSc(hon), FAAN, MACP, FRCP, FANA
- Seizures – Neil A. Busis, MD
- Headaches – Robert G. Kaniecki, MD
- Stroke – Ashutosh P. Jadhav, MD, PhD
- Dementia and Delirium – Oscar L. Lopez, MD, FAAN
- Peripheral Neuropathy – John Stephen Shymansky, MD
Otolaryngology
- Dizziness and Vertigo – Joseph M. Furman, MD, PhD
- Pearls in Otolaryngology – Suman Golla, MD
Nephrology
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Injury for Primary Care Providers – Adele L. Towers, MD, MPH, FACP
- Hematuria and Kidney Stones – Nabil H. Mikhael, MD
Pulmonology
- COPD: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment – Matthew J. Synan, MD
- Medications for Asthma – Marianne E. Koenig, PharmD, BCPS
- Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment – Patrick J. Strollo, Jr., MD
- Chronic Cough – Mitchell J. Patti, MD
Hematology
- Anemia and Thrombocytopenia – Min Sun, MD, PhD
- Thromboembolism and Thrombosis – Irina Chibisov, MD
Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Back Pain – Christopher J. Standaert, MD
- Arthritis Update – Santosh Bhusal, MD
- Crystalline Disease – Chester V. Oddis, MD
- Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine: A Comprehensive Review – Jeffrey Lineman, DO
Infectious Disease
- Adult Infectious Diseases – Raymond E. Pontzer, MD, FACP
- Clinical Pearls of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobials – Aaron J. Pickering, PharmD
Oncology
- Problem Cancers – Richard D. Bruehlman, MD
- Oncology Update 2019 – Replacing Chemotherapy with Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapy – Mark S. Georgiadis, MD, FACP
General Topics
- Obesity – Goutham Rao, MD
- Toxicology and Poison – Michael J. Lynch, MD
- Oral Health – Naushlin Udyawar, MD
- Adult Immunizations – Donald B. Middleton, MD
- Childhood Immunizations – Donald B. Middleton, MD
- Sports Medicine Update – Jeanne Doperak, DO
- Allergies – Donald B. Middleton, MD
- Pain Management: Acute and Chronic Pain – Benedict J. Alter, MD, PhD
- Perioperative Medication Management – Maliha Kamal, MD
- Sports Imaging – Jeffrey J. Towers, MD
- Fatigue – Donald B. Middleton, MD
Surgery
- General Surgical Disorders – Sean P. Whelan, MD, FACS
- Perianal Maladies – Christopher J. Bartels, MD, FACS
- Office Procedures – E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP, DABPM
Pharmacology
- Anticoagulation – Elizabeth Cassidy, PharmD
- Drugs for Hypercholesterolemia – Amy Haver, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
- Non-Insulin Agents in the Treatment of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Bobbie Farrah, PharmD, BCPS
Geriatrics
- Issues in Geriatrics – Elizabeth Anne Mohan, MD
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