VMIMR Primary Care Clinic Didactics

Review of the differential and evaluation of subacute and chronic cough and approach to management of the most common causes of chronic cough

Review of evaluation of URIs and treatment of common bacterial URIs and viral URI

Reviewing diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia per current evidence

Reviewing the different types of dizziness (vertigo, lightheadedness, disequilibrium) including evaluation and treatment of the most common causes

Reviewing how to diagnose and manage GERD and dyspepsia per current guidelines

Reviewing how to approach discussion of smoking cessation with patients and pharmacotherapy available to help

Wrapping up the anemia 2 part episode with focus on macrocytic anemia with B12 deficiency and then delving into anemia with CKD and thalassemia

Review of evaluation and management of iron deficiency anemia in primary care

Reviewing evaluation and treatment of the most common causes of red eye in primary care and red flags warranting referral to ophthalmology

Reviewing how to evaluate chronic diarrhea in primary care including the general differential with focus on common and must know diagnoses with brief discussion of treatment

Reviewing how to diagnose and the primary care expectations for managing lupus, both systemic and the limited cutaneous versions

Reviewing the basics for diagnosing, evaluating and monitoring CKD in primary care

Review of evaluation and treatment of diabetic, venous stasis and arterial insufficiency ulcers

Updates in screening, evaluation and management of MASLD

Review of common causes of vaginitis, evaluation and treatment

Reviewing recommendations and resources for safer prescribing in the elderly including practical tips for implementation

Reviewing updated recommendations for medication management for obesity

Reviewing guidelines for screening, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis in all stages in the primary care setting

Reviewing cultural humility and its application to the primary care setting in improving care for patients

Review of current prostate cancer screening guidelines and how to apply them to practice in primary care