{"id":8857,"date":"2025-12-03T06:03:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T06:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orthopedicsbooks.com\/?post_type=product&p=8857"},"modified":"2026-01-17T10:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:37:20","slug":"mce-conferences-primary-care-update-addiction-medicine-office-orthopedics-and-sports-medicine-2025","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/orthopedicsbooks.com\/?product=mce-conferences-primary-care-update-addiction-medicine-office-orthopedics-and-sports-medicine-2025","title":{"rendered":"MCE Conferences: Primary Care Update: Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine \u2013 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

This comprehensive, practice-focused CME program provides primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based strategies in addiction medicine, office orthopedics, and sports medicine<\/strong>, with an emphasis on skills that can be immediately implemented in the outpatient setting. Over three days, participants will enhance their ability to diagnose, treat, and manage complex conditions commonly encountered in primary care, while integrating safe prescribing practices, exercise counseling, and musculoskeletal assessment tools.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd0d Course Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Participants will learn to:<\/p>\n

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    Apply validated tools to assess and manage concussions, including return-to-learn, return-to-play, neuropsychological testing, and identification of second-impact syndrome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Perform accurate physical exam maneuvers for foot, ankle, knee, and shoulder complaints<\/strong>, and recognize conditions requiring urgent referral.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Screen and diagnose opioid use disorder (OUD)<\/strong> and select appropriate, evidence-based treatment modalities and levels of care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Initiate buprenorphine therapy<\/strong> (traditional, micro-dosing, and macro-dosing protocols), and manage precipitated withdrawal and chronic pain overlap.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Screen, diagnose, and treat alcohol use disorder (AUD)<\/strong> using FDA-approved and off-label pharmacotherapies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Write individualized Exercise Rx<\/strong> using the FITT-PRO framework and overcome patient-specific barriers to physical activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Differentiate tendinopathies and select evidence-based non-operative treatments, including indications and risks of injections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Manage chronic opioid therapy using the newest CDC prescribing guideline<\/strong>, and recognize early signs of emerging OUD.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Perform and interpret urine drug screens<\/strong> accurately while avoiding common diagnostic pitfalls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Understand current trends in cannabis and tobacco\/vaping use<\/strong>, and apply evidence-based treatment approaches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udcc5 Detailed Program Schedule<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    Friday, August 29<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Concussion Update \u2014 Dr. Deepak Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Etiology, assessment tools, return-to-learn\/return-to-play protocols, neuropsych testing, and early recognition of second-impact syndrome.<\/p>\n

    Sports Medicine Exam: Tips & Tricks \u2014 Dr. Deepak Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    High-yield MSK exams, urgent hand-injury referrals, and targeted evaluation strategies for foot and ankle injuries.<\/p>\n

    Diagnosis & Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (Part 1) \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Epidemiology; screening and diagnostic criteria; treatment selection and level-of-care decision-making.<\/p>\n

    Diagnosis & Treatment of OUD (Part 2) \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Buprenorphine initiation strategies; managing precipitated withdrawal; chronic pain interface.<\/p>\n

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    Saturday, August 30<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Alcohol Use Disorders: Screening & Treatment \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Evidence-based screening; pharmacotherapies (FDA-approved & off-label); risks\/benefits and clinical indications.<\/p>\n

    Marijuana Use: Trends, Implications & Use Disorder \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    U.S. trends, cannabis use disorder, co-occurring psychiatric issues, and multimodal management.<\/p>\n

    Exercise Rx: What and For Whom? \u2014 Dr. Deepak Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Health benefits of physical activity; FITT-PRO prescription model; addressing adherence barriers.<\/p>\n

    Knee Pain: Evaluation & Management \u2014 Dr. Deepak Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Key history elements, best physical exam maneuvers, and evidence-based treatment recommendations.<\/p>\n

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    Sunday, August 31<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Shoulder Pain: Evaluation & Management \u2014 Dr. Deepak Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Differentiating etiologies; exam techniques; non-operative management strategies.<\/p>\n

    Tendinitis: Challenges & Controversies \u2014 Dr. Deepak Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Types of tendinopathy, modern treatment approaches, injection protocols, risks, and indications.<\/p>\n

    Managing Opioid Medications: New CDC Guidelines \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Structure safe, compassionate treatment plans; identify patients transitioning toward OUD.<\/p>\n

    Use & Interpretation of Urine Drug Screens (30 min) \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Test types, interpretation frameworks, and common errors.<\/p>\n

    Tobacco & Vaping: Prevention & Treatment Options (30 min) \u2014 Dr. Valerie Carrejo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Evolving trends, cessation medications, and management strategies for vaping.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udfaf Who Should Attend<\/h1>\n

    This course is ideal for:<\/p>\n

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      Primary care physicians<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Family medicine clinicians<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Internal medicine clinicians<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nurse practitioners & physician assistants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sports medicine and rehabilitation clinicians<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2b50 Key Takeaways<\/h1>\n

      Attendees will leave with practical tools to:<\/p>\n

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        Confidently evaluate musculoskeletal complaints during short visits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Safely prescribe opioids and initiate medication-assisted treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Navigate complex cases of addiction with evidence-based strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Design effective exercise prescriptions tailored to patient needs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Manage substance-use disorders and chronic pain in an integrated, patient-centered model<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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