Annual Primary Care Conference

State College, PA US
November 15, 2024
This is an in-person educational activity. There has been a growing demand and use of injectable weight loss medications. However, there is a gap in choosing the right medication and long-term monitoring while being on these medications. There is a lack of knowledge and competencies in providing care (especially cancer screenings, STD screenings, etc.) to gender-diverse patients and patients with eating disorders.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for community medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and clinical pharmacists. Other learner groups such as medical students would also benefit from this education.

Learning Objectives

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

  • discuss comprehensive care to our gender-diverse patients
  • incorporate CGM and insulin pump in managing diabetes mellitus
  • initiate medication for weight loss and long-term monitoring
  • describe cardiac arrythmias and breast conditions in primary care
  • screen and manage eating disorder in primary care 
 
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 canceled, 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 ACPE
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    07/24/2024
    Course expires: 
    11/29/2024
    Event starts: 
    11/15/2024 - 8:00am EST
    Event ends: 
    11/15/2024 - 4:00pm EST
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    Schedule

     
    7:30 AM 
    Registration / Continental Breakfast (will be provided)
     
    8:00 AM
    Welcome and Introductions 
    Thiviyanath Sellathurai, MD                                             
     
    8:15 AM
    Primary Care for LGBTQ+                                       
    Paul Damaske, MD
    Kristen Frank-Dixon, MD
     
    9:15 AM
    Morning Break
     
    9:45 AM                              
    Eating Disorders 101: Essential for Primary Care
    Micaela Hayes, MD
     
    10:45 AM                           
    Obesity Medicine
    Jennifer E. Franceschelli, DO
     
    11:45 AM                            
    Break
     
    12:00 PM
    Luncheon will be provided 
     
    1:00 PM                            
    New Wave of Diabetes Technology
    Samantha Kitko, PharmD
     
    2:00 PM                              
    2024 Cardiology Updates
    James Bradbury, DO
     
    3:00 PM    
    Afternoon Break
     
    3:30 PM
    Caring for Various Breast Conditions
    Mona Duncan, MD
     
    4:30 PM                          
    Evaluations / Adjournment
     
    *Topics and Speakers are subject to change. 
    Penn Stater Hotel & Convention Center
    215 Innovation Blvd
    State College, PA 16803
    United States
    Geisinger Faculty
    James Bradbury, DO
    Cardiology Physician
    Geisinger Healthplex - State College
     
    Paul Damaske, MD
    Family Medicine Physician
    Geisinger Healthplex - State College
     
    Mona Duncan, MD
    General Surgery Physician
    Geisinger Healthplex - State College
     
    Jennifer E. Franceschelli, DO
    Clinical Nutrition and Bariatric Medicine Physician
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Kristen Frank-Dixon, MD
    Primary Care Physician
    Geisinger Primary Care - Philipsburg
     
    Micaela Hayes, MD
    Primary Care Physician
    Geisinger Healthplex - State College
     
    Rayleen Jarrett, CRNP
    Community Medicine Nurse Practitioner
    Geisinger Primary Care - Philipsburg
     
    Samantha Kitko, PharmD
    Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
    Geisinger Primary Care - Bellefonte
     
    Abbie Koptchak, PA-C
    Community Medicine Physician Assistant
    Geisinger Primary Care - Philipsburg
     
    Thiviyanath Sellathurai, MD
    Activity Director
    Family Medicine Physician
    Geisinger Primary Care - Philipsburg
     
    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), Gale Shalongo, DNP, MSN, RN, ACNS, BC, Jeffrey Summers, DO, Karen Tillotson, PA-C, DHSc, Thomas Urosevich, OD, and Jenna Hampton, LSW, 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 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 designates this live activity for 6 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    This live activity is approved for 6 contact hours (0.6 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit JA0008072-0000-24-054-L99-P. 

    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. 

     

     

     

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

     
     

    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 ACPE
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $100.00
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