Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care (June 5-8 2025)
The Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care conference, organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), is scheduled for June 5-8, 2025, and will be held at the Disneyland Resort in California
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
Neurology
Utilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders
Describe the differential diagnosis of headaches and migraines
Discuss evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease
Evaluate weakness and recognize cardinal features of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
Perform a comprehensive neurological exam
Differentiate weakness from nonspecific symptoms using history and physical examination
Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures
Compare side effect and pharmacological profiles of anti-epileptic drugs
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Recommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for depression
Assess patients at risk for suicide and violence, and make timely referrals to address hopelessness
List the mental health needs of patients affected by traumatic events
Employ effective strategies for managing “the difficult patient”
Discuss mood-stabilizing treatments—both psychosocial and pharmacologic—for bipolar disorder, including management of common co-morbid psychiatric conditions
Compare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD
Review current evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders
Describe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders
Syllabus
