Continuing Education Company 11th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference 2026
Comprehensive Primary Care Updates for Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Clinicians
The 11th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference 2026 is a comprehensive continuing medical education program designed to provide primary care clinicians with practical, evidence-based updates across a broad spectrum of conditions encountered in everyday practice. Hosted by Continuing Education Company, this conference focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment decisions, and enhancing long-term patient outcomes through the application of current clinical guidelines and emerging medical evidence.
Held at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island, the conference combines high-yield educational sessions with opportunities for professional networking and personal renewal. Participants gain valuable insights into contemporary primary care management while staying current with evolving standards of care in family medicine, internal medicine, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management.
The curriculum is designed to help busy clinicians navigate the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and apply practical strategies that improve patient care in both outpatient and community practice settings.
Product Details
- Course: 11th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference
- Provider: Continuing Education Company
- Course Dates: May 11–15, 2026
- Location: Fairmont Orchid Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
- Course Year: 2026
- Format: Conference Recordings
Program Overview
This conference delivers broad-based updates relevant to modern primary care practice.
Key areas of focus include:
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Diabetes Care
- Hypertension Management
- Women’s Health
- Men’s Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Endocrinology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Preventive Screening
Participants receive practical recommendations that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Accurately diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions commonly encountered in primary care.
- Apply current evidence-based clinical guidelines to everyday patient care.
- Formulate treatment plans that reduce modifiable risk factors and improve long-term outcomes.
- Incorporate preventive care strategies into routine practice.
- Optimize management of chronic medical conditions.
- Improve patient counseling and shared decision-making.
- Utilize current therapeutic advances across multiple medical disciplines.
- Enhance quality of care through guideline-based management approaches.
Core Topics Covered
Comprehensive Primary Care Medicine
The program provides practical updates on:
- Common outpatient disorders
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnostic decision-making
- Preventive healthcare
- Risk factor modification
- Patient-centered care
Faculty focus on real-world clinical applications relevant to daily practice.
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Sessions review:
- Hypertension management
- Hyperlipidemia treatment
- Cardiovascular prevention
- Risk assessment strategies
- Lifestyle interventions
Participants gain evidence-based approaches to reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Diabetes & Metabolic Health
Topics include:
- Diabetes diagnosis and treatment
- Obesity management
- Metabolic syndrome
- Lifestyle modification
- Pharmacologic therapies
Experts discuss contemporary treatment strategies aimed at improving long-term metabolic outcomes.
Preventive Medicine
Important preventive care topics include:
- Health maintenance
- Screening recommendations
- Immunization updates
- Cancer prevention
- Lifestyle counseling
The conference emphasizes prevention as a cornerstone of primary care practice.
Women’s & Men’s Health
Clinical updates focus on:
- Gender-specific health concerns
- Preventive screening
- Hormonal health
- Common outpatient conditions
- Age-related health issues
Participants review evidence-based approaches to comprehensive adult care.
Geriatric Care
Sessions explore:
- Healthy aging
- Multimorbidity management
- Polypharmacy considerations
- Functional assessment
- Preventive strategies in older adults
Faculty discuss practical approaches to caring for an aging population.
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
The curriculum emphasizes:
- Current clinical guidelines
- Best practice recommendations
- Emerging medical evidence
- Practical treatment algorithms
- Quality improvement strategies
Clinicians learn how to incorporate the latest research into everyday patient care.
Educational Features
✔ Broad Primary Care Curriculum
✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
✔ Current Practice Guidelines
✔ Preventive Medicine Strategies
✔ Chronic Disease Management
✔ Practical Diagnostic Approaches
✔ Risk Reduction & Patient Outcomes Focus
✔ Immediate Clinical Relevance
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Primary Care Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Advanced Practice Providers
- General Practitioners
- Ambulatory Care Clinicians
- Residents & Fellows
- Other Healthcare Professionals Involved in Primary Care
Why This Course Stands Out
✔ Comprehensive review of conditions commonly seen in primary care
✔ Strong focus on evidence-based medicine
✔ Practical recommendations applicable to daily clinical practice
✔ Emphasis on prevention and long-term patient outcomes
✔ Covers multiple disciplines relevant to primary care providers
✔ Designed for both family medicine and internal medicine clinicians
✔ High-yield educational format for busy healthcare professionals
✔ Trusted Continuing Education Company conference series
Clinical & Educational Value
The 11th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference 2026 provides clinicians with a comprehensive review of current medical practice across the spectrum of primary care. Through evidence-based lectures and practical clinical discussions, participants gain updated knowledge in chronic disease management, preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, metabolic disorders, and patient-centered care. The program equips healthcare professionals with the tools needed to improve outcomes, reduce risk factors, and deliver high-quality care in modern primary care settings.
+ Topics:
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below
- Day 1, May 11, 2026
- Day 2, May 12, 2026
- Day 3, May 13, 2026
- Day 4, May 14, 2026
- Day 5, May 15, 2026
* Detail:
MONDAY, May 11, 2026
| 7:25 am – 7:30 am | Opening Statements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Meeting Diabetes Goals in Primary Care | J. Shubrook, DO |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Implementing CGM in Your Practice | J. Shubrook, DO |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Hidradenitis and Follicular Disorders | R. Usatine, MD |
| 10:30 am: BREAK | ||
| 10:45 am – 11:45 am | Advances in Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment | R. Usatine, MD |
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | Medscape Education Featured Working Session – Accredited by Medscape, LLC Effective Strategies and Immediate Application of Skills in Obesity Management for Primary Care |
S. Kahan, MD & J. Shubrook, DO |
TUESDAY, May 12, 2026
| 7:55 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 | Approach to Chronic Diarrhea: A Primer for Primary Care | C. Jackson, MD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Management of Abdominal Pain: A Primer for Primary Care | C. Jackson, MD |
WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Opening Statements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Reading PFTs in the Outpatient Setting | R. Seheult, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Obstructive Sleep Apnea | R. Seheult, MD |
| 10:00 am: BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Male Hypogonadism: Update | K. Pantalone, DO |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Hypothyroidism for Primary Care – A Case-based Review | K. Pantalone, DO |
THURSDAY, May 14, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Opening Statements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | The Red Eye | E. Needham, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | COPD – Beyond Inhalers | R. Seheult, MD |
| 10:00 am: BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | The Genome in Primary Care | D. Sadava, PhD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Issues of Cancer in Primary Care: Screening, Prevention and Survivorship | D. Sadava, PhD |
FRIDAY, May 15, 2026
| 7:55 am – 8:00 am | Opening Statements | W. Ejnes, CHCP |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Syncope – What’s Up with Falling Down | E. Needham, MD |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Stroke: BE FAST, Really Fast | E. Needham, MD |
| 10:00 am: BREAK | ||
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | New Drug Update | W. Weart, PharmD |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Ask the Expert: Pharmacology Q&A | W. Weart, PharmD |









