Endocrinology Update for Primary Care by University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Endocrinology Update for Primary Care is organized by University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) Continuing Medical Education (CME) and will be held from Jan 04 - 05, 2019 at Husky Union Building, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Primary care providers including family practice physicians, internists, physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses and anyone with interest in endocrine and diabetes care. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Conference Description:
This conference focusses on principles of endocrinology and diabetes geared toward primary care providers. There is an ongoing immense need for education in these areas as there have been vast changes in the field of endocrinology over the past decade. Primary care providers often are faced with diagnosing many endocrine conditions such as thyroid disorders, treatment of calcium disorders, osteoporosis as well as diabetes and obesity. Highlighted offerings on Day 1 include plenary lectures on management of thyroid nodules, osteoporosis update and workshops with interactive case management discussions. Current issues on transgender care and management of obesity is included. Featured is a half-day focus on diabetes and obesity; primary care clinics carry the major burden of these patients. This part of the program will provide timely information on new clinical trial data and address use of new therapeutic strategies in diabetes. Thus this course aims to provide a broad update on current strategies in endocrine disease management.

Conference Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:
• Recognize and treat common thyroid disorders.
• Interpret abnormal thyroid function tests.
• Discuss diagnosis and treatment of calcium disorders and osteoporosis.
• Appropriately care for transgender individuals.
• Recognize the role of medication in the management of obesity.
• Discuss new therapeutics and cost issues in treatment of diabetes.