UCSF Primary Care Medicine Principles & Practices 2023

Overview

UCSF Primary Care Medicine Principles & Practices 2023 delivers a comprehensive update on current outpatient management strategies, emerging controversies, and best practices across primary care disciplines. This course includes expert discussions from UCSF faculty on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, women’s health, geriatrics, behavioral health, diagnostic optimization, and more.

On-demand primary care education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 21 videos + 1 pdf
Total size: 13.4 GB

Content

This course offers a thorough review of advancements and practical guidelines relevant to primary care clinicians. Key topics emphasize evidence-based management, health equity, and integration of new clinical guidelines.

• Controversies in Cancer Screening 2023
• Best Practices in Adult Vaccination
• Chronic Kidney Disease – Integrating New Tests, New Guidelines & New Medications
• Diagnosis & Treatment of Osteoporosis – What’s New & Controversial in 2023
• Current Challenges in Management of Asthma & COPD
• Type 2 Diabetes – Which Medications for Which Patients
• Management of Outpatient Respiratory Infections as the Covid Pandemic Evolves
• Covid-19 – Where Do We Stand, What Have We Learned, Where are We Going
• Quality Contraceptive Care – Counseling & Controversies
• Updates in the Evaluation & Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – What We Can Learn from the Upper Airway
• Prevention, Detection & Treatment of Common Liver Diseases in 2023
• Cardiology for the Non-Cardiologist – New Innovations & New Guidelines
• Urologic Health in the Aging Male
• Dementia 2023 – The Latest on Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
• Updates in Health Policy – Implications for Practicing Clinicians
• STIs In 2023 – Best Practices for Prevention & Treatment
• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain – Fibromyalgia to Long Covid & Everything in Between
• Management of Common Disorders of the Eye
• Gynecologic Issues in Older Women
• Office Assessment & Treatment of Obesity – Diets, Drugs & Surgery
• Dermatology in Primary Care – Recognition & Treatment of Common & Uncommon Disorders of the Skin

Learning Objectives

After completing the UCSF Primary Care Medicine Principles & Practices 2023 course, participants should be able to:

• Implement new guidelines in office-based preventive medicine, including updated strategies for cancer screening, immunizations, and prevention of coronary heart disease, stroke, and STIs
• Manage common office problems such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, chronic kidney disease, asthma, COPD, stroke, TIAs, osteoporosis, liver disease, obesity, BPH, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, eye and skin diseases, and chronic pain
• Address common specialty problems in cardiology, endocrinology, infectious disease, pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, neurology, urology, dermatology, gynecology, sports medicine, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology
• Diagnose and treat women’s health issues including cancer prevention, family planning, genitourinary symptoms, and osteoporosis
• Understand COVID-19’s impact on primary care and apply best practices for patients with COVID-related conditions
• Recognize the implications of health policy changes on clinical practice
• Select appropriate diagnostic tests to enhance clinical value
• Utilize evidence-based approaches and optimize patient communication including shared decision making
• Gain a deeper understanding of structural racism, health disparities, and the role of primary care clinicians in promoting equitable, patient-centered care

Speakers

This course features a team of expert faculty from UCSF, including specialists in primary care, preventive medicine, and multiple clinical disciplines. Their collective expertise delivers evidence-based perspectives and practical guidance relevant to contemporary primary care practice.

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing internists, family practitioners, primary care physicians, and other health professionals committed to providing high-quality outpatient care. It supports clinicians seeking to update their knowledge on outpatient medicine advances, clinical controversies, and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Why This Topic Matters

UCSF Primary Care Medicine Principles & Practices 2023 addresses critical topics in primary care, emphasizing the integration of new clinical evidence and health equity considerations. As primary care remains the cornerstone of effective health systems, this course supports clinicians in maintaining current expertise and confidence in managing diverse patient populations.

MedHub Central provides access to this comprehensive resource, reinforcing professional development in primary care medicine and facilitating improved patient care through updated knowledge and practical applications.