MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Men’s Uro Psych Jun 19-21, 2026

MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Men’s Uro Psych Jun 19-21, 2026

+ Target Audience: internists, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, urologists, psychiatrists

+ Information:

1. Overview

This is a primary care medical conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization. The conference is titled “Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Gastroenterology/Men’s Urology/Psychiatry”. It will take place from June 19-21, 2026, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO.

2. Learning Objectives

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

• List current treatment recommendations for HBV and HCV.

• Describe needed testing for elevated liver function tests.

• Recognize when to refer a patient for liver biopsy.

• List indications for referral to liver transplant.

• Discuss medical management of male sexual health.

• Evaluate and manage sexually-transmitted infections in men.

• Differentiate between benign prostate conditions and prostate cancers.

• Discuss the biology and screening, and treatment options of prostate and testicular cancer.

• Compare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD.

• Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co-morbid psychiatric disorders.

• Describe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders.

• Recommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for depression.

3. Target Audience

• This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine.
• Best for internists, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, urologists, and psychiatrists.

4. Topics

Friday, June 19, 2026

• Gastroenterology – Hepatitis B and C Viruses: Review for Primary Care Clinicians: Hepatitis C virus: Review of background, screening recommendations, and treatment by the primary care provider; Hepatitis B virus: Review of HBV screening, interpretation of testing, vaccinations guidelines and impact, and indications for treatment including for special populations.

• Gastroenterology – Abnormal Liver “Function” Tests and Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Elevation of elevated LFT’s are a common problem, but how should we interpret them? How much testing is necessary and when to refer? Review of indications for referral and liver biopsy; Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) will be reviewed including resources to help evaluate.

• Gastroenterology – Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A New Name and Common Problem: Review of new nomenclature and definitions of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (MASLD); Discussion of screening, available diagnostic testing, indications for liver biopsy, and risks associated with the disease; Discussion of newly available and future treatments for MASLD/MASH.

• Men’s Urology – Androgen Replacement and Sexual Function: Treatment algorithm and safety profiles for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; testosterone supplementation for the treatment of ED or hypogonadism.

• Men’s Urology – Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men: Presenting symptoms, lesions, latencies, diagnostic work-ups and therapies of the common sexually transmitted diseases.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• Men’s Urology – Benign Male Genitourinary Conditions: Appropriate primary medical management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) (also known as BPH) as well as identification of patients with complex or refractory cases that warrant referral; diagnosis and treatment of epididymitis, testicular pain, prostatitis and other benign findings.

• Men’s Urology – Male Malignancies (Prostate & Testicular): Biology and treatment options using current medical technology of prostate cancer; evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer and long-term ramifications after cure.

• Gastroenterology – Cirrhosis and Indications for Liver Transplantation: Overall review of several of the potentially lethal complications of portal hypertension and end-stage liver disease including varices, hepatic encephalopathy and ascites; Review of the role of liver transplantation, including indications for referral to a transplant center and contraindications to transplant; Review of the transplant selection process, including for patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.

• Psychiatry – The Complexity of Adult ADHD: ADHD in adults with an emphasis on symptom identification; Co-occurring conditions; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; evidence-based and FDA approved pharmacological treatments.

• Psychiatry – Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: Bipolar spectrum disorders in adults as compared to youth; Comprehensive history-taking; Differential diagnosis; Co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; Phase specific treatment considerations and interventions.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

• Psychiatry – Substance Use Disorders: Substance abuse history-taking to encourage patient honesty; Accurate diagnosis; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Recovery and treatment options; Motivational interviewing; Family symptoms and codependency.

• Psychiatry – Depressive Disorders: History taking, diagnosis and treatment of depression across the lifespan; pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options; rational polypharmacy.