MER Primary Care Conferences Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026

Comprehensive Primary Care Update – Neurology & Psychiatry

Stay current with important developments in neurology and psychiatry through the MER Primary Care Conferences – Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026.

This multidisciplinary educational program provides practical, evidence-based updates for clinicians managing common neurological and psychiatric conditions in primary care.

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Course Details

• Course: Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care
• Year: 2026
• Dates: June 12–14, 2026
• Venue: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Provider: Medical Education Resources (MER)
• Specialties: Neurology, Psychiatry & Primary Care

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Course Overview

The Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care program is designed to provide office-based primary care providers with clinically relevant updates in the evaluation and management of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

The curriculum covers neurological examination, Alzheimer’s disease, migraine, cerebrovascular disorders, seizures, epilepsy medications, weakness, neuropathic pain, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and psychiatric treatment planning.

The program also incorporates case-based learning to help participants translate clinical knowledge into practical treatment strategies.

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Neurology

Neurological Examination

Develop a structured approach to performing a neurological examination and evaluating patients presenting with neurological complaints.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Review evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease, with emphasis on approaches applicable to primary care practice.

Migraine Headaches

Explore:

• Differential diagnosis of migraine headaches
• Clinical evaluation
• Treatment options
• Appropriate management strategies

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Review prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders and their relevance to primary care.

Seizures

Learn approaches to:

• Differential diagnosis of seizures
• Clinical assessment
• Distinguishing seizure presentations
• Appropriate treatment considerations

Anti-Epileptic Drugs

Compare:

• Clinical pharmacology
• Side-effect profiles
• Therapeutic considerations of anti-epileptic medications

Weakness

Utilize history and physical examination to distinguish true weakness from non-specific symptoms and guide further evaluation.

Neuropathic Pain

Review the underlying mechanisms of neuropathic pain and their clinical implications.

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Psychiatry

Adult ADHD

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

Bipolar Disorder

Review:

• Mood-stabilizing pharmacologic treatments
• Psychosocial treatments
• Frequent psychiatric comorbidities
• Practical treatment considerations

Substance Use Disorders

Learn strategies for:

• Identifying substance use disorders
• Evaluating affected patients
• Developing appropriate treatment approaches

Psychiatric Treatment Planning

Use case-based learning to develop practical treatment plans for patients presenting with psychiatric conditions.

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Learning Objectives

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

• Perform a neurological examination.
• Discuss evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease.
• Describe the differential diagnosis and treatment options for migraine headaches.
• Utilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders.
• Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures.
• Compare the side effects and clinical pharmacology profiles of anti-epileptic drugs.
• Utilize history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms.
• Discuss the mechanism of neuropathic pain.
• Compare the benefits and side-effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD.
• Discuss psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments for bipolar disorder and associated psychiatric comorbidities.
• Describe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders.
• Utilize case-based learning to develop treatment plans for psychiatric conditions.

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Who Should Attend?

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

Best For

• Internists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Neurologists
• Psychiatrists

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Major Clinical Areas

• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Primary Care
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Migraine
• Cerebrovascular Disorders
• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Anti-Epileptic Medications
• Weakness
• Neuropathic Pain
• ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Substance Use Disorders
• Psychiatric Treatment

4. Topics

Friday, June 12, 2026

• Neurology – The Neurological Exam: Characteristics and objectives of the examination; exam phases; assessing general mental status; long-term predications; examination of infants; demonstration on conducting an exam.

• Neurology – Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias: Definition; statistics; neurological changes of normal aging; pathology; etiological theories; vascular dementias; investigations; social issues; symptomatic treatment; research therapies.

• Neurology – Headaches & Migraines: Basic headache mechanisms; headache history: characteristics, precipitating factors, medical conditions; migraine: common tension, classic, treatment, complicated, cluster, sinus; trigeminal neuralgia; Giant Cell Arteritis; brain tumor; subarachnoid hemorrhage; emergency room treatment.

• Neurology – Diagnosis of Epilepsy, Paroxysmal Disorders, and Status Epilepticus: Types of paroxysmal disorders; diagnosis of seizures; seizures vs. epilepsy; classification of seizures and epileptic syndrome; initiation and discontinuation of drug therapy; therapeutic monitoring; intractable epilepsy.

• Neurology – Treatment of Epilepsy and Status Epilepticus: Treatment of epilepsies; goals of treatment; initiation and discontinuation of drug therapy; therapeutic monitoring; intractable epilepsy.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• Neurology – Evaluating Weakness: Using the history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms; characteristics of neurological diseases that produce weakness; presentations of representative diseases of the nervous system.

• Neurology – Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: Discussion of the spectrum of neuropathic signs, symptoms and causes; the approach to bedside examination; discussion of the mechanism of neuropathic pain; effective therapies.

• Neurology – Cerebrovascular Disorders: Epidemiology; identifying the high-risk patient; treatment effects; transient neurological deficit: carotid, vertebrobasilar; non-specific cerebral symptoms; migraines vs. TIA; treatment options.

• 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 14, 2026

• Psychiatry – Substance Use Disorders: Social determinants of addiction; ASAM dimensions; Diagnosis of substance use disorder; Co-occurring disorders; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Stages of change; Treatment options; Motivational interviewing; Family systems and recovery.

• Psychiatry – Catatonia Overview for Primary Care: Clinical signs and symptoms of catatonia; Pathophysiology and genetics; Associated morbidity and mortality risks; Diagnosis; Catatonia specific rating scales; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; Medical work up and treatment options.