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

Overview

The UCSF CME Essentials of Primary Care: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Practice 2022 (CME VIDEOS) provides comprehensive primary care education focusing on the evolving challenges faced in ambulatory settings. This course covers preventive medicine, chronic disease management, communication skills, and the integration of virtual medicine, emphasizing practical clinical skills applicable to day-to-day primary care practice.

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

Format: 6 MP4 + 1 PDF files
Total size: 5.51 GB

Agenda

This course includes a series of expert-led lectures, case discussions, and workshops covering a broad range of primary care topics with a focus on ambulatory practice.

• Controversies in Cancer Screening 2022: Colon, Breast, Lung, and Prostate — Sam Brondfield, MD MA
• Prevention and Screening for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer — Rebecca Jackson, MD
• Management of Lipid Disorders: A Risk-Based, Patient-Centered Approach — Robert B. Baron, MD MS
• Management of Coronary Artery Disease: A Primary Care Perspective — Michael G. Shlipak, MD, MPH
• What’s New in Management of Menopause and Peri-menopausal Symptoms? — Rebecca Jackson, MD
• Common Dermatologic Problems: What the Primary Care Physician Needs to Know — Toby A. Maurer, MD
• Covid-19: Where Do We Stand? What Have We Learned? Where are We Going? — Peter Chin-Hong, MD
• Management of Outpatient Covid: Best Practices in Patient Assessment and Treatment — Paul Nadler, MD
• Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask About Covid-19 — Peter Chin-Hong, MD and Paul Nadler, MD
• Concurrent Workshops (select one): Nutrition and Weight Management in Office Practice — Robert B. Baron, MD, MS
• Concurrent Workshops (select one): Personality Type in the Clinical Setting: Better Care and Better Teamwork — Anda K. Kuo, MD
• Management of Diabetes Mellitus: Implementing the 2022 Guidelines — Robert B. Baron, MD, MS
• Initial Management of Common Cancers — Sam Brondfield, MD, MA
• Dermatologic Infectious Disease: Viral, Fungal and Bacterial Skin Diseases — Toby A. Maurer, MD
• Concurrent Workshops (select one): Maximizing Skills in Office Gynecology — Rebecca Jackson, MD
• Concurrent Workshops (select one): Clinical Dilemma in Infectious Diseases: A Case-based Update on Common Infections — Peter Chin-Hong, MD
• Common and Commonly Missed Orthopedic Problems — Paul Nadler, MD
• Prevention and Treatment of Skin Cancer — Toby A. Maurer, MD
• Chronic Kidney Disease: Integrating New Tests, New Guidelines, and New Medications — Michael G. Shlipak, MD, MPH
• Concurrent Workshops (select one): Best Practices in Urgent Care: Managing Common Acute Disorders in Office Practice — Paul Nadler, MD
• Concurrent Workshops (select one): Dermatologic Procedures in Primary Care — Toby A. Maurer, MD
• Heart Failure: New Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment — Michael G. Shlipak, MD, MPH
• Managing Hypertension in 2022: Practicing in a World of Conflicting Guidelines — Robert B. Baron, MD, MS
• Current Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections and Vaginitis — Paul Nadler, MD
• Gynecologic Issues in Older Women — Rebecca Jackson, MD

Objectives

• Implement new guidelines in office-based preventive medicine including cancer screening and management of cardiac risk factors
• Develop up-to-date strategies for common office problems including hypertension, lipid disorders, diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, obesity, musculoskeletal complaints, sexually transmitted infections, and covid-19
• Manage common problems in women’s health including prevention of cervical and endometrial cancer, menopause, incontinence, and vaginal and vulvar disorders
• Diagnose and treat common skin disorders, skin infections, and skin cancer
• Counsel patients on improving eating habits, weight loss, and increasing physical activity
• Perform effective problem-based history and physical examinations in dermatology and women’s health
• Perform common office procedures in dermatology and office gynecology
• Manage common acute orthopedic complaints and develop effective imaging strategies
• Understand initial management strategies for common cancers
• Develop best practices in patient communication, shared decision-making, and teamwork
• Critically evaluate medical literature and apply it to clinical practice
• Address health disparities in health and healthcare
• Increase quality of care and decrease medical costs

Speakers

This curriculum is instructed by experienced faculty from UCSF, featuring experts in primary care, dermatology, infectious diseases, women’s health, and related fields. The program is chaired by Robert B. Baron, MD, MS.

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing internists, family practitioners, advanced practice providers, and other health professionals engaged in ambulatory primary care who aim to enhance clinical competence and incorporate current evidence into practice.

Why This Topic Matters

The UCSF CME Essentials of Primary Care: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Practice 2022 (CME VIDEOS) addresses the dynamic challenges in family medicine, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving ambulatory care environments. It supports clinicians in maintaining comprehensive and evidence-based care through updated guidelines and practical management strategies.

Providing access through MedHub Central, this curriculum facilitates continuous learning for primary care professionals by integrating preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and patient-centered communication, which are critical to effective ambulatory practice.