MER Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2025

MER Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2025

The Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care conference, organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), is scheduled for June 5-8, 2025, and will be held at the Disneyland Resort in California

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

Neurology

• Utilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders

• Describe the differential diagnosis of headaches and migraines

• Discuss evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease

• Evaluate weakness and recognize cardinal features of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

• Perform a comprehensive neurological exam

• Differentiate weakness from nonspecific symptoms using history and physical examination

• Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures

• Compare side effect and pharmacological profiles of anti-epileptic drugs

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

• Recommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for depression

• Assess patients at risk for suicide and violence, and make timely referrals to address hopelessness

• List the mental health needs of patients affected by traumatic events

• Employ effective strategies for managing “the difficult patient”

• Discuss mood-stabilizing treatments—both psychosocial and pharmacologic—for bipolar disorder, including management of common co-morbid psychiatric conditions

• Compare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD

• Review current evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders

• Describe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders

Syllabus

Agenda, Faculty, and Disclosures