Orlando, FL CME Conference

Skin cancer is on the rise. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer over their lifetime. It is important to know what signs and symptoms to look for in different types of skin cancer and to be familiar with common benign neoplasms. This lecture is very visual and will include numerous photos to help attendees recognize these lesions. We will also utilize what we learned from the previous lecture by describing lesions as we go along.

One of the most common and complex complaints in dermatology is itch. Learn how to approach itch in your clinic and common causes of itch. We will discuss both common and uncommon causes of itch, including atopic dermatitis, bullous pemphigoid, urticaria, id reaction, stasis dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, lichen planus, dermatitis herpetiformis, transient acantholytic dermatosis, psoriasis, and more.

We will explore various bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections and infestations. We will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of abscesses, tinea (capitis, corporis, pedis, cruris, unguium), molluscum contagiosum, condyloma acuminata (HPV), cellulitis, herpes simplex virus, herpes zoster virus, pediculosis (capitis, corporis, cruris), syphilis, scabies, verruca, and others. We’ll get your skin crawling!

One of the most common questions in dermatology is “how should I take care of my skin?” This lecture will review anti-aging tips, including addressing wrinkles, dark spots, and facial rashes. We will cover topical treatments, neurotoxins, microneedling, chemical peels, and fillers. Common facial rashes we will discuss include rosacea, acne, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea facei. By the end, you will feel confident you can keep your patient feeling confident in their skin!

Ever wish you had x-ray vision to see the 206 bones that make up the skeletal system? Let’s take a look below the surface of the skin to answer every patient’s burning question: Is it broken or fractured? Hopefully, you already know how to answer that question. This presentation will review some common x-ray findings and breakdown methods to describe fractures. When making a patient referral to Orthopaedics, the correct fracture description can often help in determining whether the fracture can be treated with or without surgical intervention. We’ll also discuss the appropriate management of commonly seen fractures such as those involving the foot, ankle, shoulder, wrist, and hand. This presentation will cover different medical conditions that may delay bone healing in fractures, differences between acute fractures and stress related injuries, and the nuances of growth plate injuries in pediatric patients. Join me for this session on Orthopaedic fractures, and we’ll develop a treatment plan to get all 206 bones back in alignment.

Let’s start with lower extremity injuries. This presentation will start at the foot, work upwards through the ankle, knee and hip, and finish at the lumbar spine. Maybe your patient is an avid runner with knee pain, an elderly patient with hip pain, or someone that took an awkward step at the bottom of the stairs resulting in ankle pain. We’ll cover the most commonly seen injuries involving these lower extremity joints, discuss physical exam findings with corresponding radiology results and review appropriate management strategies. This presentation will provide a breakdown of treatment options including non-operative treatment (i.e. medications, injections, physical therapy) and indications for surgical treatment. Join me for this session on lower extremity injuries, and you can begin to reassure your patients: It’s going TIBIA OK!

Time to move above the waist and talk about upper extremity injuries. This presentation will start at the hand, work upwards through the wrist, elbow and shoulder, and finish at the cervical spine. Maybe your patient is a carpenter with wrist pain, a pitcher with elbow pain, or someone who fell off a ladder resulting in shoulder pain. We’ll cover the most commonly seen injuries involving these upper extremity joints, discuss physical exam findings with corresponding radiology results and review appropriate management strategies. This presentation will provide a breakdown of treatment options including non-operative treatment (i.e. medications, injections, physical therapy) and indications for surgical treatment. Join me for this session on upper extremity injuries, and you can have your patients back to laughing in no time!

The hallmark of the musculoskeletal assessment: knowing your anatomical landmarks and using special tests to narrow down your differential diagnosis. It’s nearly impossible to know every special test mentioned in text. During this presentation, I’ll walk you through my Orthopaedic physical examination, and we’ll break down some key physical exam findings that will help you determine when further advanced imaging may be warranted. Is it neck or shoulder pain? Is it back or hip pain? This presentation will provide you with tips and pearls to streamline your musculoskeletal assessment and be confident in your diagnosis. Feel free to leave your stethoscope at home for this session. This hands-on session will allow you to practice any Orthopaedic special test that causes you anxiety. Join me for this Orthopaedic physical exam session, and we’ll look to perfect your musculoskeletal assessment. Don’t make me twist your arm!

We will review updated guidelines and the importance of early diagnosis and intensive treatment of Hypertension. Diagnosis and chronic management through lifestyle and pharmacologic treatment will also be discussed.

We will review the updated Heart Failure guidelines by reviewing chronic management through lifestyle and the importance of pharmacologic treatment.

We will review the continuum of coronary artery disease from acute coronary syndrome to chronic management. Chronic management through lifestyle and the importance of pharmacologic treatment will also be discussed.

We will review peripheral arterial disease and the importance of screening and early intensive management to reduce the risk of amputations and other cardiovascular disease events through lifestyle and pharmacologic treatment.

PCOS is one of the most common endocrine/metabolic disorders in females. Approximately 10% of reproductive aged females have PCOS, and approximately 10% of reproductive aged females have endometriosis. Yet both of these disorders are widely misunderstood, under-diagnosed, and under-treated. We'll examine the impact of these disorders on your patients, and dive into the different phenotypes and why both are often a missed diagnosis. Then we'll move on to options for treatment, including hormonal, non hormonal, and holistic measures for improvement in symptoms.

Time for sex ed for grown ups! Let's examine the role and function of the female sexual response cycle, how it's different from, but not the defunct version of, male sexuality. And how to appropriately counsel our patients when they ask us how to improve their low libido, or their pain with sex. We'll discuss options for creating a safe and empowering space for your patients to ask their burning questions and for you to feel confident in your answers! And the best part, we'll do all of this with science! No more shame in sexuality. This is general medicine and we can create a comfort and confidence in this facet of medicine for you. We'll review mechanisms of arousal and orgasm, and the pharmacologic and non pharmacologic interventions you can utilize in practice.

One hormone at a time. How many patients have asked you to check their hormones, because "something just isn't right" or "I keep gaining weight"? We're going to break it all down - hormones, perimenopause, menopause, The Women's Health Initiative (WHI), the up to date data on hormone risks and benefits so you can answer those seemingly unanswerable questions. The WHI still plagues both prescribers and patients with its longstanding effects on perceptions of hormones, so let's clarify what the data showed and what that means for your patients.

BV accounts for 40-50% of all cases of vaginitis, with yeast following closely behind. Yet little is known or undestood about these infections when they become recurrent. How does our vaginal microbiome play into this? Do probiotics help? What can we as providers do to help our patients who suffer with these recurrences? Leave today with increased understanding of diagnosis and treatment guidelines.