MCE Conferences Primary Care Update Dermatology, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Skin problems and musculoskeletal injuries are the focus of this MCE primary care update. The September 18–20, 2026 Whitefish program covers lesion terminology, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, wound care, dermoscopy and skin cancer assessment. Its orthopedic sessions work through knee examination, lower-leg overuse injuries, ankle assessment and common wrist, hand and finger injuries, with a separate session on sports concussion. Hair and nail disorders, drug eruptions and office skin procedures round out the agenda. The course is aimed at clinicians who assess these presentations in primary care and need to decide on initial management or specialist referral.

Package scope: The original event was held at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Montana, with sessions at its conference center. The agenda does not verify the inventory of delivered files. Live participation, hands-on workshops, publisher accounts and MOC points are not included. Individual faculty names are not specified in the listed agenda.

Official Program Topics and Session Learning Objectives

Day 1 — Friday, September 18, 2026

Location: The Lodge at Whitefish Conference Center

Conference Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:50 AM

1. Terminology of Skin Disorders

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM (30 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize clinical terminology used to describe common skin lesions.
• Communicate dermatologic findings accurately using standardized descriptions.
• Apply lesion terminology in routine clinical examinations and documentation.

Key Topics:

• Primary and secondary skin lesions
• Dermatologic morphology
• Lesion descriptions and clinical documentation
• Recognition of common skin findings

2. Rosacea

Time: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM (30 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the different clinical presentations of rosacea.
• Differentiate rosacea from other causes of facial erythema and inflammatory eruptions.
• Develop appropriate treatment strategies for patients with rosacea.

Key Topics:

• Rosacea clinical subtypes
• Facial erythema
• Differential diagnosis
• Topical and systemic treatment considerations

3. Seborrheic Dermatitis

Time: 8:35 AM – 9:05 AM (30 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the variable clinical manifestations of seborrheic dermatitis.
• Identify potential causes and exacerbating factors.
• Review effective management and treatment approaches.

Key Topics:

• Seborrheic dermatitis presentation
• Common anatomical distributions
• Disease triggers
• Dermatologic treatment strategies

4. Overview of Wound Management

Time: 9:05 AM – 9:35 AM (30 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common causes of skin ulcers and pressure sores.
• Recognize factors associated with wound complications.
• Develop practical treatment and recurrence-prevention strategies.

Key Topics:

• Skin ulcers
• Pressure injuries
• Wound assessment
• Infection and healing complications
• Recurrence prevention

5. Update on the Knee: Evaluation and Care of Commons Sports Knee Issues (Part 1)

Time: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Learning Objectives:

• Review functional anatomy of the knee joint and its movements.
• Identify anatomical structures through palpation during knee examination.
• Demonstrate examination maneuvers for common sports-related knee injuries.

Key Topics:

• Knee anatomy
• Musculoskeletal physical examination
• Knee joint palpation
• Sports-related knee injuries
• Clinical examination techniques

6. Update on the Knee: Evaluation and Care of Commons Sports Knee Issues (Part 2)

Time: 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM

Learning Objectives:

• Adapt knee examination techniques for patients with different physical capabilities and clinical needs.
• Recognize sports-related knee conditions that require specialist referral.

Key Topics:

• Advanced knee examination
• Clinical examination adaptations
• Sports injury assessment
• Orthopedic referral decisions

Day 2 — Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: The Lodge at Whitefish Conference Center

Conference Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:50 AM

7. Musculoskeletal Overuse Injuries: Lower Leg in Sports

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Learning Objectives:

• Review lower-extremity anatomy relevant to sports-related movement and injury.
• Apply targeted history-taking and examination skills to lower-leg complaints.
• Recognize common lower-leg overuse injuries.
• Select appropriate first-line office-based treatment strategies.

Key Topics:

• Lower-leg functional anatomy
• Overuse syndromes
• Running-related injuries
• Clinical assessment
• Conservative management

8. Lower Leg and Ankle Exam

Time: 8:35 AM – 9:35 AM

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize important anatomical structures of the lower leg, ankle, and foot.
• Perform focused examination maneuvers for lower-extremity sports injuries.
• Identify relevant foot examination findings associated with lower-limb complaints.

Key Topics:

• Lower-leg examination
• Ankle physical examination
• Foot anatomy
• Functional musculoskeletal testing
• Sports injury evaluation

9. Introduction to Dermoscopy

Time: 9:45 AM – 10:10 AM (25 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize fundamental dermoscopic patterns.
• Understand two structured approaches to dermoscopic assessment.

Key Topics:

• Dermoscopy fundamentals
• Skin lesion visualization
• Dermoscopic patterns
• Diagnostic approaches

10. Skin Cancer Exams, Treatments, and Prevention in this New Era

Time: 10:10 AM – 10:55 AM (45 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Conduct screening examinations to identify potentially cancerous or precancerous skin lesions.
• Apply preventive recommendations for patients at increased risk of skin cancer.
• Select suitable treatment approaches for precancerous lesions.

Key Topics:

• Skin cancer screening
• Suspicious skin lesions
• Precancerous skin changes
• Skin cancer prevention
• Treatment selection

11. When and How to Cut, Freeze, Burn and Repair

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM (50 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize indications for skin biopsy and lesion excision.
• Review techniques for minor cutaneous surgery and basic wound repair.
• Identify lesions suitable for cryosurgery and electrosurgery.

Key Topics:

• Skin biopsy
• Lesion excision
• Cryosurgery
• Electrosurgery
• Basic skin repair
• Office dermatologic procedures

Day 3 — Sunday, September 20, 2026

Location: The Lodge at Whitefish Conference Center

Conference Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:50 AM

12. Hair Disorders

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM (40 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Review normal hair anatomy and physiological changes.
• Evaluate patients presenting with hair loss.
• Consider appropriate medical interventions for common hair disorders.

Key Topics:

• Hair anatomy and physiology
• Hair loss evaluation
• Alopecia
• Diagnostic approaches
• Treatment options

13. Nail Disorders

Time: 8:15 AM – 8:55 AM (40 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize normal nail anatomy.
• Evaluate abnormal nail findings.
• Review medical and physical treatment modalities for nail disorders.

Key Topics:

• Nail anatomy
• Nail abnormalities
• Clinical examination
• Medical treatment
• Physical treatment modalities

14. Drug Eruptions and Other Allergic Skin Conditions

Time: 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM (40 Minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish between common patterns of medication-related skin eruptions.
• Review treatment approaches for acute and chronic urticaria.
• Differentiate erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Key Topics:

• Cutaneous adverse drug reactions
• Allergic skin conditions
• Acute and chronic urticaria
• Erythema multiforme
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis

15. Sports Concussion: Current Understanding of a Complex Medical Issue

Time: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Learning Objectives:

• Review contemporary recommendations for concussion care.
• Recognize common difficulties in managing sports-related concussion in primary care.
• Improve concussion assessment, treatment planning, and referral decisions.

Key Topics:

• Sports concussion
• Mild traumatic brain injury
• Concussion assessment
• Recovery and return-to-activity considerations
• Specialist referral

16. The Most Common Closed Wrist, Hand, and Finger Injuries

Time: 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM

Learning Objectives:

• Review functional hand anatomy relevant to clinical evaluation.
• Apply conservative treatment principles to common closed wrist, hand, and finger injuries.
• Identify appropriate radiographic examinations and indications for imaging.

Key Topics:

• Wrist injuries
• Hand and finger trauma
• Functional anatomy
• Conservative treatment
• Radiographic evaluation
• Sports-related upper-extremity injuries