MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn ID Neuro Jul 09-12, 2026

MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn ID Neuro Jul 09-12, 2026

Endocrinology • Gynecology • Infectious Diseases • Neurology

July 9–12, 2026 | Medical Education Resources – MER

Strengthen your approach to common and complex conditions across endocrinology, gynecology, infectious diseases, and neurology with MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn ID Neuro Jul 09-12, 2026, an educational program organized by Medical Education Resources (MER).

The Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Endocrinology/Gynecology/Infectious Diseases/Neurology conference is scheduled for July 9–12, 2026 and provides primary care practitioners with evidence-based updates across four major clinical specialties.

The program focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment strategies, and overall patient management in areas frequently encountered in primary care, including:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Insulin therapy
• Diabetic emergencies
• Osteoporosis
• Fracture risk
• Bisphosphonate therapy
• Thyroid disorders
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Menopause
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Cervical cancer screening
• Contraception
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Neurological examination
• Weakness
• Numbness
• Sensory complaints
• Migraine
• Primary headache syndromes
• Cognitive impairment
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia

Course Details

• Course: Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Endocrinology/Gynecology/Infectious Diseases/Neurology
• Provider: Medical Education Resources – MER
• Year: 2026
• Dates: July 9–12, 2026
• Primary Focus: Internal Medicine / Primary Care
• Specialties: Endocrinology / Gynecology / Infectious Diseases / Neurology
• Target Audience: Office-Based Primary Care Providers and Other Healthcare Professionals
• Language: English

Course Overview

Primary care clinicians frequently manage patients whose medical problems extend across several specialty areas.

A single outpatient practice may include patients requiring evaluation or ongoing management for:

• Diabetes mellitus
• Thyroid disease
• Osteoporosis
• Menopausal symptoms
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Contraceptive needs
• Infectious diseases
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Headaches
• Neurological symptoms
• Cognitive impairment
• Dementia

The MER Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo/Gyn/ID/Neuro 2026 program combines these clinical areas into a multidisciplinary primary care curriculum.

The program emphasizes practical application of evidence-based strategies across:

Endocrine Disease → Women’s Health → Infectious Disease → Neurologic Care

with the goal of improving diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making in primary care practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

Endocrinology

• Diagnose and tailor treatment strategies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including insulin therapy and managing diabetic emergencies.
• Identify the risks and benefits of utilizing bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis and assess fracture risk.
• Identify abnormal thyroid function and outline evidence-based treatment options for hypo- and hyperthyroidism.

Gynecology

• Discuss the management of menopausal symptoms, including the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy.
• Evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical cancer screening guidelines, and contraceptive options in the primary care setting.

Infectious Diseases

• Review the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) and gastrointestinal infections.
• Implement the latest CDC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• List the goals of an antimicrobial stewardship program and apply strategies for appropriate antimicrobial prescribing.

Neurology

• Perform a targeted neurological exam to evaluate patients with weakness, numbness, or sensory complaints.
• Diagnose and manage primary headache syndromes, including acute and prophylactic treatments for migraines.
• Evaluate and manage cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias using current pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

The endocrinology component includes practical review of the diagnosis and management of both:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

The program emphasizes tailoring treatment strategies according to the individual patient and clinical context.

Diabetes Treatment Strategies

Management of diabetes may involve multiple therapeutic approaches.

The curriculum includes review of:

• Diagnosis
• Treatment selection
• Individualized management
• Insulin therapy
• Monitoring
• Recognition of urgent complications

INSULIN THERAPY

Practical Insulin Management

The course specifically includes insulin therapy within diabetes management.

Participants review treatment strategies relevant to patients who require insulin as part of their diabetes care.

The broader management pathway can be considered as:

Diagnosis → Treatment Selection → Insulin Strategy → Monitoring → Adjustment → Complication Prevention

DIABETIC EMERGENCIES

Diabetes can be associated with acute clinical situations requiring prompt assessment and treatment.

The program includes management of diabetic emergencies as part of a comprehensive diabetes review.

OSTEOPOROSIS

Fracture Risk Assessment

The program reviews osteoporosis with attention to:

• Fracture risk
• Treatment decisions
• Risk-benefit assessment
• Bisphosphonate therapy

Fracture-risk evaluation can help guide decisions about when pharmacologic treatment may be appropriate.

BISPHOSPHONATE THERAPY

Participants review the risks and benefits of bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis.

The curriculum emphasizes treatment decisions that consider both:

• Potential therapeutic benefit
• Potential treatment-related risks

THYROID DISORDERS

Abnormal Thyroid Function

The endocrinology curriculum includes identification of abnormal thyroid function and evidence-based treatment approaches.

The course addresses both:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism

HYPOTHYROIDISM

The program reviews clinical recognition and treatment options for hypothyroidism.

Evaluation of abnormal thyroid function is an important component of primary care because thyroid disorders can present with a broad range of symptoms.

HYPERTHYROIDISM

The curriculum also includes hyperthyroidism, with emphasis on identifying abnormal thyroid function and reviewing evidence-based therapeutic options.

GYNECOLOGY

Menopause

The gynecology component addresses management of menopausal symptoms within the primary care setting.

The course includes review of available approaches and important treatment considerations.

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Risks & Benefits of HRT

The program specifically addresses the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

Treatment decisions should take into account the patient’s symptoms, clinical profile, and individualized risk-benefit assessment.

ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING

Primary Care Evaluation

The curriculum includes evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding.

Primary care clinicians may be involved in initial assessment and determination of whether further gynecologic evaluation is required.

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

The course reviews cervical cancer screening guidelines relevant to primary care.

Appropriate screening is an important component of preventive women’s health care.

CONTRACEPTION

The program also includes review of contraceptive options within the primary care setting.

The objective is to help clinicians consider available contraceptive choices within patient-centered care.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Skin & Soft Tissue Infections – SSTI

The infectious disease portion includes review of:

• Epidemiology
• Diagnosis
• Management

of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).

These infections are commonly encountered in outpatient and primary care settings.

GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS

The course also addresses gastrointestinal infections, including review of their epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical management.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

STI Diagnosis & Treatment

The curriculum incorporates current guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The learning objective emphasizes implementation of CDC guidelines in clinical practice.

STI GUIDELINES

The course provides an opportunity to review current strategies involving:

• STI diagnosis
• Treatment
• Clinical management
• Evidence-based guideline application

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

Appropriate Antimicrobial Prescribing

Antimicrobial stewardship is an important component of infectious disease management.

The program reviews the goals of an antimicrobial stewardship program and strategies for more appropriate antimicrobial prescribing.

Goals of Antimicrobial Stewardship

Major principles include:

• Appropriate antimicrobial selection
• Avoiding unnecessary antimicrobial use
• Applying evidence-based treatment strategies
• Supporting responsible prescribing

The course connects antimicrobial stewardship with day-to-day primary care decision-making.

NEUROLOGY

Targeted Neurological Examination

The neurology component includes performance of a targeted neurological examination for patients presenting with:

• Weakness
• Numbness
• Sensory complaints

A focused neurologic assessment can help clinicians localize symptoms and determine the appropriate next steps in evaluation.

WEAKNESS

Weakness can arise from neurologic, muscular, systemic, or other causes.

The program emphasizes using targeted clinical examination when evaluating patients who report weakness.

NUMBNESS & SENSORY COMPLAINTS

The curriculum also addresses patients presenting with:

• Numbness
• Altered sensation
• Sensory symptoms

These complaints require structured neurological assessment to help identify potential underlying causes.

HEADACHE SYNDROMES

Primary Headaches

The program reviews diagnosis and management of primary headache syndromes.

Headache evaluation requires differentiation between common primary headache disorders and presentations that may suggest other causes.

MIGRAINE

Acute & Preventive Treatment

The course includes both:

• Acute migraine treatment
• Prophylactic migraine treatment

This allows participants to review short-term symptom management together with strategies designed to reduce future migraine attacks.

COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

The neurology curriculum includes evaluation and management of cognitive impairment.

Clinical assessment may involve identifying functional change, progression of symptoms, and possible underlying causes.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

The program reviews Alzheimer’s disease as an important cause of cognitive decline and dementia.

Management is considered within the context of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

OTHER DEMENTIAS

The curriculum extends beyond Alzheimer’s disease to include other dementias.

Accurate assessment is important because cognitive impairment can result from multiple neurologic and medical conditions.

PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF DEMENTIA

The course reviews current pharmacological approaches that may be used in the management of cognitive impairment and dementia.

Treatment planning should be individualized according to diagnosis and clinical circumstances.

NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF DEMENTIA

The curriculum also emphasizes non-pharmacological approaches for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.

This provides a broader management framework beyond medication alone.

Cross-Specialty Clinical Focus

Endocrinology + Primary Care

Primary care clinicians frequently participate in long-term management of:

• Diabetes
• Thyroid disease
• Osteoporosis
• Fracture risk

Gynecology + Primary Care

Women’s health in primary care commonly includes:

• Menopause
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Cervical cancer screening
• Contraception

Infectious Diseases + Primary Care

Primary care practitioners routinely evaluate infections involving:

• Skin and soft tissue
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Sexually transmitted infections

Responsible antimicrobial prescribing is therefore an important part of everyday practice.

Neurology + Primary Care

Primary care clinicians are often the first to evaluate:

• Headache
• Weakness
• Numbness
• Sensory changes
• Memory problems
• Cognitive decline

A targeted neurological approach can help determine appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and referral.

Major Endocrinology Topics

• Type 1 Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Diabetes Management
• Insulin Therapy
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Osteoporosis
• Fracture Risk Assessment
• Bisphosphonates
• Thyroid Function
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Endocrine Disease Management

Major Gynecology Topics

• Menopause
• Menopausal Symptoms
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• HRT
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Cervical Cancer Screening
• Contraception
• Women’s Health
• Primary Care Gynecology

Major Infectious Disease Topics

• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• SSTI
• Gastrointestinal Infections
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• STIs
• CDC STI Guidelines
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing
• Infection Diagnosis
• Infection Management

Major Neurology Topics

• Neurological Examination
• Weakness
• Numbness
• Sensory Complaints
• Primary Headache Syndromes
• Migraine
• Acute Migraine Treatment
• Migraine Prophylaxis
• Cognitive Impairment
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Dementia
• Pharmacologic Dementia Management
• Non-Pharmacologic Dementia Management

Who Should Take This Course?

This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals seeking updates in primary care medicine.

It is particularly relevant for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Endocrinologists
• Gynecologists
• Infectious Disease Specialists
• Neurologists
• Office-Based Clinicians
• Healthcare Professionals involved in adult primary care
• Clinicians managing diabetes and thyroid disease
• Clinicians providing women’s health care
• Clinicians treating common infections
• Clinicians evaluating headache and cognitive symptoms

Why This Course Is Useful

MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn ID Neuro Jul 09-12, 2026 combines four important clinical areas frequently encountered in outpatient medicine.

The program can help learners review:

• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Insulin therapy
• Diabetic emergencies
• Osteoporosis treatment
• Bisphosphonate risk-benefit assessment
• Fracture risk
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Menopausal symptom management
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Cervical cancer screening
• Contraception
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Gastrointestinal infections
• STI diagnosis and treatment
• CDC STI guidance
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Targeted neurological examination
• Weakness and numbness
• Migraine treatment
• Cognitive impairment
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Other dementias

The curriculum can be summarized as:

Metabolic Care → Women’s Health → Infection Management → Neurologic Assessment

within a practical Internal Medicine and Primary Care framework.

Product Information

• Product: MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn ID Neuro Jul 09-12, 2026
• Provider: Medical Education Resources – MER
• Dates: July 9–12, 2026
• Primary Focus: Internal Medicine / Primary Care
• Specialties: Endocrinology / Gynecology / Infectious Diseases / Neurology
• Clinical Topics: Diabetes / Thyroid / Osteoporosis / Women’s Health / Infections / Headache / Dementia
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Short Description

MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn ID Neuro Jul 09-12, 2026 provides evidence-based updates across endocrinology, gynecology, infectious diseases, and neurology for primary care clinicians.

The program covers type 1 and type 2 diabetes, insulin therapy, diabetic emergencies, osteoporosis, bisphosphonates, thyroid disorders, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical cancer screening, contraception, SSTIs, gastrointestinal infections, STIs, antimicrobial stewardship, neurologic examination, migraine, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias.

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Topics

• Type 1 Diabetes: Diagnosis and individualized treatment strategies, including insulin therapy.
• Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence-based management and treatment planning.
• Insulin Therapy: Clinical use of insulin in diabetes management.
• Diabetic Emergencies: Recognition and management of acute complications related to diabetes.
• Osteoporosis: Assessment and treatment of osteoporosis and fracture risk.
• Bisphosphonates: Risks and benefits of bisphosphonate therapy.
• Fracture Risk: Assessment of fracture risk in patients with osteoporosis.
• Thyroid Function: Recognition of abnormal thyroid-function findings.
• Hypothyroidism: Evidence-based treatment options for underactive thyroid disease.
• Hyperthyroidism: Evidence-based treatment approaches for overactive thyroid disease.
• Menopause: Management of menopausal symptoms.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy: Evaluation of the risks and benefits of HRT.
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Clinical evaluation within the primary care setting.
• Cervical Cancer Screening: Review of screening guidelines for cervical cancer.
• Contraception: Review of contraceptive options for primary care patients.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of SSTIs.
• Gastrointestinal Infections: Clinical review of GI infections.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Diagnosis and treatment based on current CDC guidance.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship: Strategies for appropriate antimicrobial prescribing.
• Neurological Examination: Targeted examination for patients with neurologic symptoms.
• Weakness: Neurologic evaluation of patients presenting with weakness.
• Numbness and Sensory Complaints: Assessment of altered sensation and sensory symptoms.
• Primary Headache Syndromes: Diagnosis and management of common primary headaches.
• Migraine: Acute and prophylactic migraine treatment.
• Cognitive Impairment: Evaluation and management of cognitive decline.
• Alzheimer’s Disease: Current pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to management.
• Dementia: Evaluation and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Endocrinology

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and treatment; lessons from the DCCT; managing diabetic emergencies; screening; pre-diabetes.

• Insulin Therapy for Diabetes: Treating T2DM with insulin; considerations for T1DM.

• Osteoporosis: Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoporosis along with interpretation of DEXA scans and FRAX risk assessment; up-to-date therapeutic options.

• Disorders of Thyroid Function: Prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment options for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Gynecology

• Menopause Update: Symptoms, physiology, and current treatment options including hormone replacement therapy and non-hormonal alternatives.

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Evaluation, differential diagnosis, and medical and surgical management strategies in the primary care setting.

• Cervical Cancer Screening: Current ASCCP guidelines, HPV co-testing, and the management of abnormal Pap smears.

• Contraception: Review of current contraceptive options, including Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), patient counseling, and prescribing protocols.

Infectious Diseases

• Skin & Soft Tissue Infections: Presentation on important skin and soft-tissue infections and their prompt recognition, emphasizing evaluation and management strategies.

• Gastrointestinal Infections & Clostridioides Difficile: Presentation on important enteric pathogens and their recognition, diagnosis, and management; special emphasis on C. diff colitis and related infection control updates.

• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Update on the latest CDC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of common STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

• Antimicrobial Stewardship and Multidrug Resistance: Definition of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP); concepts and goals of antimicrobial stewardship; updates on the antimicrobial armamentarium.

Neurology

• Evaluating the Patient with Weakness: Conducting a targeted neurological examination to differentiate central from peripheral causes of weakness.

• Headaches and Migraines: Diagnosis, classification, and evidence-based acute and prophylactic management of primary headache disorders.

• Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Screening tools, diagnostic evaluation, and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other common dementias.

• Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders: Recognizing cardinal signs, initiating appropriate medical therapy, and understanding the indications for specialist referral.