Harvard PRIMARY CARE Internal Medicine 2023

Overview

Harvard PRIMARY CARE Internal Medicine 2023 is a comprehensive update designed to provide state-of-the-art education across all major areas of primary care practice. This program is led by Harvard Medical School’s clinical faculty representing more than 30 fields of medicine, offering a thorough review of the latest advances and practical skills relevant to primary care clinicians.

On-demand internal medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This program offers extensive coverage of primary care topics, organized into focused areas emphasizing clinical challenges, complex patient care, skills development, and women’s health. Participants can tailor their learning experience through numerous workshops and recorded sessions.

• State-of-the-Art Approaches to Frequent Clinical Challenges
  • Hypertension: New targets and treatment options
  • Hypercholesterolemia: Optimal treatment thresholds and agents
  • Diabetes: Emerging treatment options
  • Management of obesity: Novel therapeutic approaches
  • Contraception: Current standards
  • LGBTQ health considerations
  • Cardiovascular disease: Risk-specific goal setting
  • Depression and anxiety: Practical stepwise approaches in primary care
  • Dyspepsia and dysphagia management
  • Gender-affirming care and transition support
  • Osteoporosis and bone health: Fracture risk reduction strategies
  • Antibiotic stewardship: Decision-making for common infections
  • Arthritis: Management of articular inflammation
  • Obstructive sleep apnea: Updated diagnosis and treatment
  • Headaches: Established and innovative treatments
  • Anemia: Approaches to abnormal laboratory results
  • Asthma: SMART therapy and more
  • COVID-19: Managing long-term sequelae
  • Thyroid disorders
• Guidance for the Care of Patients with Complex Medical Needs
  • Heart failure: Enhancing functional capacity through combined therapies
  • Opioids: Dosing, patient selection, addiction management, and tapering
  • Opioid use disorder: Medication-assisted treatment essentials
  • Biomodulators: Critical information for primary care
  • Liver diseases: Therapeutic strategies to preserve function
  • Neurology: Key presentations for primary care recognition
  • Pulmonology: Managing inflammatory conditions
  • Anticoagulation: Expanded use of targeted agents
  • Kidney health: Nephron protection strategies
  • Atrial fibrillation: Pharmacologic and ablation treatment options
  • Medication interactions: Prevention of adverse outcomes
  • Aging population: Supporting independence and autonomy
  • Alcohol use disorder: Diverse management approaches
  • Cognitive decline: Evidence-based interventions
  • Motivational interviewing for weight management
  • Principles of sex therapy
  • Peripheral vascular disease
• Knowledge Advancement and Skills Development Workshops

  Participants may select from 36 live streaming workshops tailored to individual practice needs. All sessions are recorded and accessible for up to 11 months after the course.

  • Advanced diabetes management
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Best practices in LGBTQ patient care
  • Endocrinology case studies
  • Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities
  • Abnormal liver function tests interpretation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome management
  • Evaluation and treatment of wrist and hand complaints
  • Therapeutic approaches to the shoulder
  • Lower back pain management
  • Therapeutic approaches to the knee
  • Therapeutic approaches to the foot and ankle
  • Complications of medical marijuana use
  • Risks of patient supplement use
  • Biomodulators and monoclonal antibodies
  • Principles of sexual therapy
  • Immunotherapy in oncology care
  • Prostate issues and challenges
  • Management of alcohol use disorder
  • Common otolaryngology issues in primary care
  • Dermatology comprehensive overview
  • Tick-borne diseases
  • Peripheral vascular disease and carotid stenosis
  • Adult attention deficit disorder management
  • Common ophthalmology issues
  • Movement disorders
  • Concussion management on the field and in-office
  • Mild neurocognitive disorder at dementia gateway
  • Supporting autonomy of older adults
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Addressing biases and behaviors in clinical practice
  • Palliative and hospice care approaches
• Women’s Health
  • Breast and ovarian cancer risk assessment
  • Menopause: Proactive care strategies
  • Women’s heart health: Addressing cardiovascular risks
  • Female incontinence: Approaches and new options
  • Primary care management of pregnancy
  • Fourth trimester care post-delivery for primary care
  • Gynecology case studies
• Optimized for Remote Learning

The program was held online October 16–20, 2023, with live streaming, electronic Q&A, and other remote learning technologies. All sessions were recorded and are accessible for viewing up to 11 months after the course. Additional Q&A responses not addressed live are posted in the course archives for ongoing reference.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of Harvard PRIMARY CARE Internal Medicine 2023, participants will be able to:

• Develop innovative clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Assess diagnostic tests for clinical utility including sensitivity and specificity.
• Apply current management strategies for outpatient COVID-19 complications.
• Provide inclusive care responsive to sex and gender identification.
• Recognize medication side effects and interactions relevant to primary care.
• Summarize therapeutic roles of biomodulators and monitor adverse effects.
• Discuss evidence-based treatment for cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurologic, endocrine, ophthalmic, orthopedic, immunologic, reproductive, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, hepatic, geriatric, psychiatric, metabolic, sleep, and women’s health conditions.
• Develop stress resiliency strategies for patients and clinicians.
• Incorporate lifestyle recommendations into routine care.
• Identify priorities in disease prevention and health promotion.
• Explain guideline origins and implement office strategies for common chronic conditions.
• Design behavioral health approaches for alcohol, marijuana, and opioid misuse.
• Provide evidence-based pain management.
• Gain confidence in buprenorphine use for opioid use disorder.
• Apply palliative care strategies effectively in practice.
• Implement home-based interventions supporting elderly patient autonomy.
• Perform thorough examination and assessment of common musculoskeletal complaints.

Speakers

This program is led by Harvard Medical School’s clinical faculty representing expertise across over 30 medical specialties. The faculty includes specialists in internal medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, infectious diseases, psychiatry, gynecology, geriatrics, and other relevant fields, providing a multidisciplinary approach to primary care education.

Target Audience

This course is intended for primary care clinicians including internists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in outpatient adult medicine. It is also relevant for those seeking current updates on the diagnosis and management of common and complex conditions in primary care settings.

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard PRIMARY CARE Internal Medicine 2023 addresses critical updates and advances essential for internal medicine practitioners providing primary care. The program’s detailed content supports clinicians in enhancing their understanding and management of diverse conditions encountered in daily practice.

MedHub Central offers this comprehensive internal medicine update to strengthen clinical expertise and support evidence-based decision-making across the broad scope of primary care medicine, reinforcing the professional development of healthcare providers.