UCSF CME Essentials of Primary Care: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Practice 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed primary care practice. Difficult management decisions must now be made in transformed ambulatory environments and with virtual medicine. Despite the change in our practice environments, primary care clinicians must continue to focus on preventive medicine, reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, day-to-day clinical problems, chronic disease management, communication skills, and optimal use of diagnostic tests and new medications. Health disparities and the care of vulnerable patients are a central part of our daily practice as we try to maximize quality, safety, equity, and value. Close collaboration with other specialists, inpatient colleagues, and diverse teams of health professionals is essential for the care of our complex patients. In addition to a full discussion of common problems in primary care and preventive medicine, this course will also focus on clinical skills and problem-solving in dermatology, women’s health, infectious diseases, covid-19, oncology, acute care, clinical nutrition, communication skills, and evidence-based medicine. The course will utilize formal lectures, case discussions, practical workshops, an audience response system, questions and answers, a detailed syllabus, and on-demand access to course recordings. Remote learning opportunities will also be available.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way primary care is practiced. With the need for social distancing and transformed ambulatory environments, primary care clinicians have had to adapt to virtual medicine and make difficult management decisions. Despite these challenges, it is crucial for primary care clinicians to remain focused on preventive medicine, reducing cardiovascular risk factors, managing day-to-day clinical problems, chronic disease management, effective communication skills, and the optimal use of diagnostic tests and new medications.

Additionally, primary care clinicians are faced with the task of addressing health disparities and providing care to vulnerable patients, while striving to maximize quality, safety, equity, and value. This requires close collaboration with other specialists, inpatient colleagues, and diverse teams of health professionals to effectively care for complex patients.

To address all these aspects and provide primary care clinicians with the knowledge and skills they need, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) offers a comprehensive course on Primary Care Medicine. Chaired by Dr. Robert B. Baron and taught by the best teachers at UCSF, this course is designed for practicing internists, family practitioners, advanced practice providers, and all other health professionals interested in providing high-quality primary care.

The course aims to increase competence and improve clinician practice in primary care by covering a wide range of topics. Some of the key objectives of the course include:

– Implementing new guidelines in office-based preventive medicine, including cancer screening and management of cardiac risk factors.
– Developing up-to-date strategies for common office problems such as hypertension, lipid disorders, diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, obesity, musculoskeletal complaints, STI’s, and COVID-19.
– Managing common problems in women’s health, including prevention of cervical and endometrial cancer, menopause, incontinence, and vaginal and vulvar disorders.
– Diagnosing and treating common skin disorders, skin infections, and skin cancer.
– Counseling patients to improve eating habits, lose weight, and increase physical activity.
– Performing an effective problem-based history and physical examination for common complaints in dermatology and women’s health.
– Performing common office procedures in dermatology and office gynecology.
– Managing common acute orthopedic complaints and developing effective imaging strategies.
– Understanding the best initial management strategies for common cancers.
– Developing best practices in patient communication, shared decision-making, and teamwork.
– Critically evaluating the medical literature and applying it to clinical practice.
– Addressing health disparities in health and healthcare.
– Increasing the quality of care and decreasing medical costs.

The course will utilize various teaching methods to enhance learning, including formal lectures, case discussions, practical workshops, an audience response system, questions and answers, a detailed syllabus, and on-demand access to course recordings. Remote learning opportunities will also be available, allowing participants to access the course materials and lectures from anywhere.

The course will span over several days, starting on Sunday, July 31, 2022. It will begin with registration and check-in, followed by a welcome and course overview from Dr. Robert B. Baron. The first day will cover controversial topics in cancer screening, prevention and screening for cervical and endometrial cancer.

The second day of the course will focus on management of lipid disorders, coronary artery disease, and menopause. It will also provide insights into common dermatologic problems that primary care physicians need to be familiar with.

On the third day, the course will delve into the pressing topic of COVID-19, discussing where we stand, what we have learned, and where we are going. It will also provide guidance on the management of outpatient COVID-19 and explore nutrition and weight management in office practice.

The fourth day of the course will cover the management of diabetes mellitus, the initial management of common cancers, and dermatologic infectious diseases. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend workshops on maximizing skills in office gynecology and clinical dilemmas in infectious diseases.

The final day of the course will address common orthopedic problems, prevention and treatment of skin cancer, chronic kidney disease, and the management of hypertension. It will conclude with sessions on current guidelines for sexually transmitted infections and vaginitis, and gynecologic issues in older women.

The Primary Care Medicine course offered by UCSF is an invaluable resource for primary care clinicians who want to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in primary care practice. By participating in this course, clinicians can enhance their skills, improve patient care, and ultimately make a positive impact on the health outcomes of their patients.

Ordering the course materials or videos from UCSF not only provides clinicians with access to a wealth of knowledge, but it also gives them the opportunity to be part of a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high-quality primary care. The insights gained from the course can be immediately applied to clinical practice, leading to improved patient outcomes and greater job satisfaction.

To order the course materials or videos, visit the UCSF website or contact their customer service team. By investing in this course, primary care clinicians can continue their professional development and make a significant difference in the lives of their patients. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in primary care medicine. Order the course materials or videos today and take your practice to the next level.

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