Primary Care Summer Conference 2026

43rd Annual Primary Care Summer Conference is organized by Scripps Health and will be held from Aug 14 - 16, 2026 at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, Oceanside, California, United States of America.

Description:
Scripps Health’s Primary Care Summer Conference is designed for primary care physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, offering a unique perspective on various therapeutic areas. This CME conference aims to enhance patient outcomes in primary care by providing practical, patient-focused content. Attendees will gain insights into the history and current science of multiple specialties, tailored to address the specific challenges of primary care practices and physician leaders.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Incorporate current trends in preventive health care into patient care strategies.
• Effectively communicate with patients about their individual responsibilities in both prevention and treatment. Identify and/or suggest resources for both physicians and patients to obtain further information relevant to various therapeutic areas.
• Adopt innovative interdisciplinary care team strategies to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and management of various medical conditions encountered in office practice.
• Recognize and address health disparities that may adversely affect patient care during clinical encounters.
• Oversee the specialist referral process: evaluate when a referral is necessary, understand the components of specialized treatment, and define the primary care physician's role in coordinated care and follow-up.