28th Annual Community Medicine Update

May 13, 2026
This is a virtual educational activity. This is an annual conference that will provide 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, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.  Other learner groups such as nursing staff in primary care (PCNC) 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:

  • improve recognition of venous and arterial insufficiency along with appropriate treatment
  • increase comfort in pre-operative cardiac clearance exams and medication management
  • discuss the need to have better understanding/interpretation of serum electrophoresis results in the process of working up various conditions
  • explain the necessity of feeling more equipped in utilizing dermatoscope when evaluating pigmented skin lesions
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: 
    • 0.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 0.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    02/12/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    05/13/2026 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    05/13/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    Virtual using Microsoft Teams
    Danville, PA
    United States

    Geisinger Faculty

    Alexandra Bower, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Physician Assistant, Community Medicine
     
    Mallory Dameron, DO
    Activity Planner
    Physician, Primary Care
     
    Sarah Graham, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Physician Assistant, Community Medicine
     
    Joanna Kraynak-Appel, DO
    Activity Director
    Associate Department Director, Community Medicine

    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 

    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 __  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 __ 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

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

    Price

    Cost:
    $100.00
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