27th Annual Community Medicine Update

May 14, 2025

Overview

This is a virtual educational activity. This conference is held annually and provides valuable information and education on topics commonly seen in the primary care setting. 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for family practice and general internal medicine physicians and physician assistants.  Other learner groups such as nurse practitioners, nursing staff in primary care and family medicine, students and residents would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • discuss hyperlipidemia including treatment options and when to refer
  • explain treatment of menopausal side effects
  • prescribe weight loss medications and understanding side effects that may be associated with them
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
Virtual Information
All details pertaining to the links for this activity will be sent once you are registered for the activity. 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    01/23/2025
    Course expires: 
    05/28/2025
    Event starts: 
    05/14/2025 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    05/14/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    Program

    A final schedule will be available soon.

    Venue

    Virtual using Microsoft Teams
    Danville, PA
    United States

    Faculty

    Geisinger Faculty

    Laura Geiszler, DO
    Physician Primary Care
    Family Practice Buckhorn
     
    Elyssa Johnson, PA-C
    Chief Physician Assistant Community Medicine
    Community Practice Service Line
    Geisinger Frackville
     
    Joanna Kraynak-Appel, DO
    Activity Director
    Physician Primary Care
    Family Practice Buckhorn
     
    Christian Shuman, MD
    Physician Primary Care
    Family Practice Pottsville 

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 Participation Credit

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    Price

    Cost:
    $100.00
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