Meeting the Challenge of Primary Care Course 2021

Meeting the Challenge of Primary Care Course is organized by David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA, Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Dec 01 - 04, 2021 at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, Wailea, Hawaii, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This course is targeted towards family physicians, general practitioners, internists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Description:
It is often said that the “common things occur most commonly” and no where is this not more true than in primary care. This four-day symposium will provide the participant with an update on common problems seen in primary care related to preventive medicine, rheumatology, internal medicine, common liver disorders, and women’s health.

A distinguished UCLA faculty group will discuss a variety of topics including hypertension, diabetes, depression, contraception, coronary heart disease, and common rheumatologic disorders.

Objectives:
Following completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
• Diagnose common thyroid disorders, liver disorders and rheumatologic disorders
• Manage common problems seen in primary care including diabetes, abnormal liver tests, heart failure, menopause hormone therapy, osteoporosis, and low back pain
• Implement preventive care measures including cholesterol management, contraception, and hypertension management