Clinical Education Alliance (Clinical Care Options (CCO) and Practicing Clinicians Exchange (PCE) in collaboration with The Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) is excited to announce the upcoming MEDX Primary Care New Jersey Conference, scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the Hilton Parsippany. This essential gathering for primary care professionals will offer a mix of live, in-person, and virtual learning opportunities designed to address the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
Conference Overview
The full-day hybrid event will feature a rich program of accredited educational topics, including sessions specifically designed to meet New Jersey state-required continuing education (CE) credits. From non-accredited educational sessions to various exhibits and networking opportunities, the conference promises a comprehensive platform for learning, sharing, and professional development.
Who Should Attend?
This conference targets a wide array of professionals within the primary care realm, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams such as pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, dental professionals, and optometrists. Special focus areas will include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Allied Health, among others. Those unable to attend in person can join us online by registering at https://clinicaloptions.com/events/medx-nj/medx-nj/12227-14915
Key Sessions and Speakers
Highlights of the conference include:
- Mastering Menopause Management by Hugh S. Taylor, MD, from Yale School of Medicine, bringing the latest updates essential for primary care.
- Optimal Approaches for HPV Vaccination among diverse populations, presented by Tracy Zivin-Tutela, MD, a former specialist at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
- Aligning PTSD Care with Real World Practice, a session led by Tamar Rodney, PhD, from Johns Hopkins University, focusing on clinical excellence.
- Easing the Agitation Burden associated with dementia, discussed by Susan Scanland, MSN, founder of Dementia Connection LLC.
- Head-to-Toe Pain Management: Identifying and Managing Patients With Pain to Minimize Adverse Outcomes – Michael Sprintz, DO, DFASAM Founder, Sprintz Center for Pain and Recovery Center, Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, West Forsyth Pain Management
The conference will also include a special non-CME educational session on metabolic dysfunction related to liver disease, sponsored by Novo Nordisk and presented by Eric J. Lawitz, MD, from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Pain Management Focus
A significant part of the event will delve into pain management, educating attendees on identifying and managing patients with pain to minimize adverse outcomes. This session, led by Michael Sprintz, DO, and Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, will cover mechanisms of pain, risk factors for opioid misuse, and the creation of safe and effective treatment plans.
Networking and Professional Growth
With opportunities to engage with experts in the field and network with colleagues, the conference is not just an educational event but also a hub for professional growth and community building, whether participants choose to attend in-person or virtually.
Support for this important event come from Astellas and Bayer US; Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Lundbeck
Registration and Continuing Education
Participants can earn up to 6.5 hours of CME/CE credit by attending the sessions. Those interested in advancing their professional skills and staying abreast of industry standards are encouraged to register early to secure their participation in this pivotal event.
The conference is complementary for health care professionals. For more information and to register, please visit the official conference website.
This conference represents a vital opportunity for primary care professionals in New Jersey and beyond to enhance their knowledge, fulfill CE requirements, and interact with leading experts in the field.