MCE Conferences Primary Care Update: Infectious Diseases, Office Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Primary Care Updates in Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Office Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vaccination, HIV, Hepatitis C, and Evidence-Based Outpatient Care

Enhance your clinical expertise with MCE Conferences Primary Care Update: Infectious Diseases, Office Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common infectious diseases and musculoskeletal disorders encountered in outpatient practice. Organized by Medical Continuing Education (MCE) Conferences, this multidisciplinary conference delivers practical clinical guidance through expert-led lectures, interactive case discussions, and hands-on procedural workshops.

Held July 10–12, 2026, at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, this educational event focuses on the integration of current clinical guidelines, pragmatic diagnostic strategies, and modern treatment recommendations across infectious diseases, office-based orthopedics, and sports medicine. Participants gain practical skills that can be immediately applied in daily clinical practice to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment decisions, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and enhance patient outcomes.

The curriculum combines preventive medicine, musculoskeletal examination techniques, imaging interpretation, injection procedures, antimicrobial stewardship, vaccination strategies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV prevention, Hepatitis C management, and sports-related injury care into one comprehensive educational experience.

Product Details

• Course: Primary Care Update: Infectious Diseases, Office Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2026
• Provider: MCE Conferences
• Conference Dates: July 10–12, 2026
• Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Interactive Case Discussions, Hands-On Workshops, Evidence-Based Clinical Updates

Course Overview

Primary care clinicians frequently manage patients with infectious diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related conditions, and preventive healthcare needs. Rapidly evolving clinical guidelines, emerging antimicrobial resistance, advances in diagnostic imaging, and new treatment strategies require clinicians to remain current with evidence-based best practices.

MCE Primary Care Update: Infectious Diseases, Office Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2026 provides an integrated review of contemporary outpatient medicine by combining practical orthopedic evaluation, infectious disease management, preventive medicine, vaccination strategies, and procedural skills. Through case-based education and guideline-focused lectures, faculty members emphasize efficient diagnosis, evidence-based prescribing, patient education, and cost-effective management strategies suitable for office-based practice.

Participants develop greater confidence in evaluating joint injuries, selecting appropriate imaging, performing musculoskeletal injections, diagnosing common infections, implementing antimicrobial stewardship, and applying current CDC and ACIP recommendations.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate knee, shoulder, foot, ankle, and upper extremity injuries using structured history and physical examination techniques.
• Select appropriate imaging studies, including radiographs and MRI, for common orthopedic conditions.
• Differentiate conservative and surgical treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries.
• Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles to optimize antibiotic selection and duration.
• Diagnose and manage multidrug-resistant infections, Clostridioides difficile, MRSA, and MSSA.
• Implement current CDC recommendations for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and Hepatitis C.
• Apply ACIP adult immunization guidelines to improve vaccination rates.
• Perform common office-based musculoskeletal injection procedures safely and effectively.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Office Orthopedics

Develop a systematic approach to evaluating common musculoskeletal complaints in primary care.

Topics include:

• Knee pain
• Physical examination
• Clinical history
• Diagnostic algorithms
• Office orthopedics
• Referral indications
• Conservative management

Faculty emphasize efficient office-based evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning.

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Improve diagnostic accuracy through appropriate imaging selection.

Topics include:

• X-rays
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Imaging indications
• Diagnostic interpretation
• Orthopedic decision-making

Knee, Foot & Ankle Disorders

Strengthen management of common lower extremity injuries.

Topics include:

• Meniscal tears
• Knee injuries
• Lisfranc injuries
• Foot injuries
• Ankle trauma
• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
• Rehabilitation strategies

Shoulder Disorders

Master office evaluation and treatment of shoulder conditions.

Topics include:

• Shoulder examination
• Rotator cuff disease
• Shoulder impingement
• Shoulder instability
• Imaging
• Conservative treatment
• Surgical referral

Sports Medicine

Review evidence-based management of athletic injuries.

Topics include:

• Sports injuries
• Overuse syndromes
• Adolescent athletes
• Stress fractures
• Return-to-play decisions
• Injury prevention
• Rehabilitation

Faculty discuss practical strategies for managing both recreational and competitive athletes.

Office-Based Injection Techniques

Enhance procedural confidence for musculoskeletal conditions.

Topics include:

• Shoulder injections
• Knee injections
• Corticosteroid injections
• Local anesthetics
• Injection techniques
• Ultrasound guidance
• Patient positioning

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Optimize antibiotic prescribing in outpatient practice.

Topics include:

• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Antibiotic selection
• Treatment duration
• Antibiotic resistance
• Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
• Antibiotic shortages
• Evidence-based prescribing

Common Infectious Diseases

Review diagnosis and treatment of frequently encountered infections.

Topics include:

• Upper respiratory infections (URI)
• Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
• COPD exacerbations
• Urinary tract infections
• Cystitis
• Clostridioides difficile infection (C. diff)
• Outpatient infectious diseases

MRSA & Staphylococcal Infections

Improve recognition and management of resistant bacterial infections.

Topics include:

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Colonization
• Prevention
• Infection control

Adult Immunization

Strengthen preventive medicine through vaccination.

Topics include:

• ACIP immunization guidelines
• Adult vaccines
• Vaccine updates
• Immunization schedules
• Preventive care
• Vaccine counseling
• Emerging vaccines

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Apply current CDC recommendations for STI diagnosis and management.

Topics include:

• STI screening
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Syphilis
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Expedited partner therapy
• STI prevention

HIV & Hepatitis C

Review modern screening, prevention, and treatment strategies.

Topics include:

• HIV screening
• HIV prevention
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
• Hepatitis C
• Harm reduction
• Antiviral therapy

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive evaluation of common orthopedic complaints using evidence-based examination techniques.
• Select appropriate imaging studies and determine when orthopedic referral is indicated.
• Manage meniscal tears, shoulder pathology, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal overuse syndromes.
• Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles to optimize outpatient antibiotic prescribing.
• Diagnose and treat multidrug-resistant infections, MRSA, MSSA, and Clostridioides difficile infection.
• Implement current ACIP adult vaccination recommendations.
• Apply CDC guidelines for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and Hepatitis C.
• Perform common office-based musculoskeletal injection procedures safely and effectively.

Educational Highlights

• Primary Care
• Internal Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Office Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Knee Pain
• Rotator Cuff Disorders
• Meniscal Tears
• Shoulder Instability
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Antibiotic Resistance
• MRSA
• Clostridioides difficile Infection
• HIV
• Hepatitis C
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Adult Vaccination
• Musculoskeletal Injections
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

MCE Primary Care Update: Infectious Diseases, Office Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2026 combines three of the most frequently encountered disciplines in outpatient medicine into one highly practical educational program. Featuring expert faculty, interactive workshops, evidence-based guidelines, and case-based discussions, the conference equips clinicians with immediately applicable skills for diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries, managing infectious diseases, optimizing antibiotic use, performing office procedures, and delivering preventive care. Its balanced emphasis on clinical efficiency, guideline adherence, and patient-centered management makes it an invaluable educational resource for today’s primary care professionals.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Infectious Disease Specialists
• Orthopedic Surgeons
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians
• Urgent Care Physicians
• Residents and Fellows
• Healthcare Professionals involved in outpatient musculoskeletal and infectious disease management

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you specialize in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, infectious diseases, orthopedics, or sports medicine, MCE Primary Care Update: Infectious Diseases, Office Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive outpatient-focused educational experiences available. Through expert-led lectures, practical workshops, guideline-driven recommendations, and interactive case discussions, participants gain the knowledge and procedural skills needed to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment decisions, promote antimicrobial stewardship, and enhance patient outcomes across a broad spectrum of common clinical conditions.

Topics

• Knee Evaluation, Exam, and Imaging Pearls: Highlight key questions to ask for the history of a patient presenting with knee pain; Describe pertinent knee physical exam findings; List which x-ray views are most important; Describe when it is appropriate to order an MRI; Discuss when it is appropriate to refer to an orthopedic surgeon; Participate in a live knee exam demonstration.

• Sports Medicine Potpourri: Case-Based Presentation on Common Lower Extremity Sports Medicine Injuries: Determine the appropriate imaging, as well as conservative versus surgical treatment options for meniscal tears; Review the appropriate imaging for acute foot and ankle cases, including the appropriate treatment for Lisfranc injuries; Discuss the diagnosis and treatment for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).

• Antimicrobial Stewardship: Part 1: Review current dilemma with multidrug-resistant organisms, antibiotic shortage, and the history of how we got here; Summarize appropriate antimicrobial stewardship principles with specific examples; Discuss current criteria for testing for C. diff; Describe current treatment strategies for C. diff, with a focus on the treatment guidelines.

• Antimicrobial Stewardship: Part 2: Review stewardship principles as it relates to duration and choice for common outpatient conditions, such as URI (sinusitis, bronchitis, otitis), COPD exacerbations, cap, and cystitis; Explore strategies to overcome provider and patient expectations as it relates to antibiotics; Describe potential complications of antibiotic overprescribing.

• Adult Vaccines: Review ACIP guidelines and recommended vaccines for adults based on age and risk factors; Summarize strategies to improve adult vaccination rates; Discuss recent updates and new developments in adult vaccines; Emphasize the role of vaccines in preventing serious illnesses in adults.

• Staphylococcus Aureus Infections: Discuss how S. aureus spreads and why MRSA is a growing concern; Recognize common S. aureus infections and their symptoms; Review the best treatment options for MRSA and MSSA infections; Identify ways to prevent the spread of MRSA in healthcare and community settings.

• Shoulder Evaluation, Exam, and Imaging Pearls: Discuss pertinent surface anatomy and review how to perform a focused shoulder exam in the office; Recognize rotator cuff pathology and impingement during a physical exam, and discuss corresponding treatment modalities; Review shoulder imaging modalities; Participate in a live shoulder exam demonstration.

• Sports Medicine Potpourri: Case-Based Presentation on Common Upper Extremity Sports Medicine Injuries: Identify the most up-to-date treatment regarding lateral and medial epicondylitis, including the appropriate imaging modalities; Review proper physical exam techniques to identify acute hand injuries, including acute flexor and extensor tendon finger injuries, as well as treatment of thumb ulnar collateral injuries; Discuss the best treatment, short- and long-term, for shoulder instability, including shoulder subluxations and shoulder dislocations.

• Overuse Injuries in Adolescents: Describe the unique role of “growth” as a risk factor for musculoskeletal overuse injuries; Discuss the clinical presentation and management of common overuse injuries unique to adolescents; Recognize high-risk stress fractures and know when to refer.

• Office Injections: Discuss common in-office injections for shoulder and knee; Review corticosteroids and anesthetics used for joint injections; Discuss appropriate technique and patient positioning for all injections.

• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Review current STI epidemiology trends and risk factors; Recognize key symptoms and diagnostic methods for common STIs; Review CDC STI treatment guidelines and discuss updates in evidence-based management; Identify strategies for prevention, including vaccination, screening recommendations, and expedited partner therapy.

• HIV and Hepatitis C in Primary Care: Review epidemiology of HIV and hepatitis C in the United States; Review screening guidelines for HIV and hepatitis C; Summarize recommended treatment options; Identify key prevention strategies, including PrEP, PEP, and harm reduction.