Annual Primary Care Conference

State College, PA US
November 12, 2025
This is an in-person educational activity. Participants will gain practical skills in managing patients with chronic kidney disease and memory disorders, while staying current with the latest advancements in cardiology and pediatrics. They will also be introduced to modern diagnostic tools, such as dermoscopy, to enhance the delivery of timely and effective patient care. The conference offers concise, evidence-based guidance on perimenopause and HRT to support personalized care decisions in primary care. 

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

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

  • identify patients with CKD early and improve long term outcomes
  • use derma scopes to diagnose and timely refer appropriate patients to dermatology
  • improve early detection and management of cognitive disorders in primary care
  • diagnose and manage patient with cardiac disorders utilizing most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines
  • stay current with key pediatric updates to enhance care in primary practice
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.  
    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: 
    09/10/2025
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2025
    Event starts: 
    11/12/2025 - 7:30am EST
    Event ends: 
    11/12/2025 - 5:00pm EST
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
    Registration and Continental Breakfast

    8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
    Welcome and Introductions
    Kiran Rayalam, MD

    8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
    Common respiratory illness in Pediatrics
    Joy Drass, MD

    9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
    Morning Break/Visit Exhibitors

    9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
    Dermoscopy
    Timothy McKinley, MD

    10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    Cognitive disorders
    Chichun Emily Sun, DO

    11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    Break/ Visit Exhibitors

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Luncheon will be provided 

    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Chronic Disease in Primary Care
    Roshan Mainali, MD

    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Perimenopause and HRT
    Sandra Culbertson, MD

    3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Afternoon Break

    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Clinical Vignettes in Cardiology
    James Bradbury, DO

    4:30 PM 
    Evaluations / Adjournment

    *Topics and Speakers are subject to change.
    Penn Stater Hotel and Convention Center
    215 Innovation Blvd.
    State College, PA 16803
    United States
    +1 (814) 863-5000

    Geisinger Faculty

    James Bradbury, DO
    Physician Cardiology
    Cardiology Healthplex State College
     
    Sandra Culbertson, MD
    Chair Women and Children's Institute
    OB GYN Support Services Danville
     
    Tasha Dodd, PA-C
    Physician Assistant, Community Medicine
    Family Practice Lewistown
     
    Joy Drass, MD
    Department Vice Chair
    General Pediatrics Healthplex State College
     
    Timothy McKinley, MD
    Physician Dermatology
    Dermatology State College
     
    Heather Pully, PharmD
    Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist 
    Medication Therapy Disease Management 
     
    Kiran Rayalam, MD
    Activity Director
    Associate, Family Medicine 
    Family Practice Lewistown
     
    Mallori Rogers, CRNP
    Nurse Practitioner, Community Medicine 
    Family Practice Lewistown
     
    Roshan Mainali, MD
    Physician Nephrology
    State College
     
    Chichun Emily Sun, DO
    Physician Neurology
    Geisinger Medical Center, Danville

    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: Michaelyn Notz, DO, Rebecca Stoudt, DNP, PhD, CRNA, Natalie Stinton, DMD, Thomas Urosevich, OD, Karen Tillotson, PA-C, DHSc, Jeffrey Summers, DO, Sara Gaines, PharmD
     
    *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 JA0008072-0000-25-pending. 

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

    Price

    Cost:
    $100.00
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