Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care

 Topics and Objectives

Cancer Screening: Cervical, Colon, Breast, and Prostate Screening Update
Objectives:
1) Review current USPSTF recommendations regarding cervical, colon, breast, and prostate cancer screening
2) Review the literature that those USPSTF recommendations are based on
3) Consider how to discuss controversial topics such as breast and prostate cancer screening with patients.

Lung Cancer Screening Update and Evaluation of Solitary Pulmonary Lung Nodules
Objectives:
1) Review the latest research on lung cancer screening in high risk populations
2) Consider how this might impact clinical practice
3) Review the workup of solitary pulmonary lung nodules

Workup of Anemia and Thrombocytopenia
Objectives:
1) Review the differential and workup of anemia
2) Review the differential and workup of thrombocytopenia
3) Consider when a hematology referral is appropriate

Ophthalmologic Issues for the Primary Care Physician
Objectives:
1) Review basic eye anatomy
2) Review common ophthalmologic problems seen in primary care such as eyelid disorders and red eye
3) Consider when an ophthalmology referral is needed and when it is urgent

Musculoskeletal Exam Issues in Primary Care: Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Back Pain
Objectives:
1) Review shoulder anatomy and workup of shoulder pain
2) Review knee anatomy and workup of knee pain
3) Review spine/low back anatomy and workup of low back pain

Common ENT problems: Vertigo, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis
Objectives:
1) Review causes for and workup of vertigo
2) Review management of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
3) Review the management for sinusitis