American Medical Seminars Hot Topics in Primary Care and Women’s Health 2026

Comprehensive Primary Care & Women’s Health Clinical Update

Overview

The American Medical Seminars (AMS) Hot Topics in Primary Care and Women’s Health 2026 course is a practical, evidence-based continuing medical education program designed to provide clinicians with current updates on common primary care conditions and important developments in women’s health.

Held from May 25–28, 2026 in San Diego, California, this educational conference focuses on high-yield clinical topics frequently encountered in outpatient practice, helping providers improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, preventive care, and long-term patient outcomes.

The curriculum combines contemporary primary care medicine with specialized women's health topics, including pelvic disorders, urogynecology, menopause management, musculoskeletal injuries, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management.

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Course Features

• Evidence-Based Primary Care Updates
• Women's Health Clinical Review
• Preventive Medicine Education
• Menopause & Perimenopause Management
• Office-Based Urogynecology
• Musculoskeletal Medicine Updates
• Chronic Disease Management
• Patient Communication Strategies
• Practical Outpatient Medicine Focus
• Guideline-Based Clinical Decision Making

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate and manage common primary care conditions using current evidence-based guidelines.
• Apply updated screening and diagnostic protocols for women’s health concerns.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans for chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Integrate emerging trends affecting primary care and women's health practice.
• Improve shared decision-making and patient communication strategies.
• Optimize preventive care interventions and long-term disease management.

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Core Educational Topics

Women's Health Across the Lifespan

A major component of the conference focuses on women's health issues encountered in daily practice.

Topics Include

• Preventive women's healthcare
• Reproductive health
• Midlife health management
• Gynecologic concerns
• Hormonal transitions
• Healthy aging in women

Faculty emphasize practical approaches that can be immediately incorporated into outpatient care.

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Perimenopause & Menopause

Dedicated sessions review modern management of menopausal transitions.

Covered Topics

• Perimenopausal symptoms
• Menopause diagnosis
• Hormone therapy considerations
• Vasomotor symptom management
• Bone health preservation
• Cardiovascular risk assessment

Participants learn evidence-based strategies to improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes.

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Office Urogynecology

The course explores common urogynecologic conditions frequently encountered in primary care and women's health practices.

Topics Include

• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Voiding disorders
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Initial treatment strategies

Faculty provide practical approaches for office-based assessment and management.

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Pelvic Phlebology

A specialized session reviews venous disorders affecting the pelvis.

Areas Covered

• Pelvic venous insufficiency
• Chronic pelvic pain syndromes
• Pelvic congestion syndrome
• Diagnostic workup
• Treatment options
• Referral considerations

Participants gain a better understanding of this frequently underrecognized clinical problem.

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Musculoskeletal Medicine

Primary care clinicians commonly evaluate orthopedic injuries.

Topics Include

• Evaluation of ankle sprains
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Imaging indications
• Rehabilitation strategies
• Return-to-activity guidance
• Injury prevention

The emphasis is on efficient outpatient assessment and evidence-based treatment.

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Preventive Medicine

Prevention remains a cornerstone of primary care practice.

Covered Areas

• Health screening
• Vaccination recommendations
• Cardiovascular risk reduction
• Lifestyle interventions
• Obesity management
• Cancer prevention strategies

Faculty discuss current preventive care guidelines and implementation strategies.

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Chronic Disease Management

The program reviews practical management approaches for common chronic illnesses.

Topics Include

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Hyperlipidemia
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular risk factors
• Multimorbidity management

Sessions emphasize patient-centered care and long-term outcome improvement.

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Shared Decision-Making & Patient Communication

Effective communication is essential for successful primary care.

Topics Include

• Shared decision-making models
• Risk communication
• Patient education
• Preventive counseling
• Adherence improvement
• Motivational interviewing principles

These skills help clinicians strengthen therapeutic relationships and improve outcomes.

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Educational Highlights

✔ Evidence-based primary care updates

✔ Comprehensive women’s health review

✔ Menopause and perimenopause management

✔ Office urogynecology education

✔ Pelvic venous disorder recognition

✔ Musculoskeletal medicine updates

✔ Preventive care strategies

✔ Chronic disease management

✔ Patient communication techniques

✔ Practical outpatient-focused learning

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Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Women's Health Providers
• Community-Based Clinicians

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Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Focuses on common conditions seen daily in practice

✔ Combines primary care and women's health education

✔ Strong emphasis on practical outpatient management

✔ Covers emerging clinical topics and trends

✔ Evidence-based and guideline-driven curriculum

✔ Useful for both experienced clinicians and trainees

✔ Emphasizes prevention and long-term health outcomes

✔ Enhances communication and shared decision-making skills

✔ Addresses women's health across the lifespan

✔ Highly applicable to routine clinical practice

4. Topics

*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below

1. Day 1

2. Day 2

3. Day 3

4. Day 4

* Detail:

Date	Session	Time	Speaker	Topic
5/25/2026	1-1	7:30am-8:30am	Ninia	Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins
	1-2	8:35am-9:35am	Ninia	Pelvic Phlebology and Thromboembolic Disease
	1-3	9:40am-10:40am	Ninia	Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
	1-4	10:45am-11:45am	Taylor	Ankle Sprain: Evaluation and Management
	1-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Taylor	Cardiovascular Disease in the Athlete
5/26/2026	2-1	7:30am-8:30am	Taylor	Evaluation and Management of Sport Concussion
	2-2	8:35am-9:35am	Taylor	Common Overuse Injuries in Adults
	2-3	9:40am-10:40am	Taylor	Youth Sport Specialization and Injuries
	2-4	10:45am-11:45am	Ninia	Office Urogynecology
	2-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Ninia	Osteoporosis Understood
5/27/2026	3-1	7:30am-8:30am	Ninia	Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
	3-2	8:35am-9:35am	Ninia	Autoimmune Disease
	3-3	9:40am-10:40am	Nelson	Contraception
	3-4	10:45am-11:45am	Nelson	Diagnosis and Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
	3-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Nelson	Perimenopause and menopause
5/28/2026	4-1	7:30am-8:30am	Nelson	Breast cancer screening and prevention
	4-2	8:35am-9:35am	Nelson	GYN cancer screening and prevention
	4-3	9:40am-10:40am	Nelson	STI Treatments and Update
	4-4	10:45am-11:45am	Ninia	Ectopic Pregnancy
	4-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Ninia	Hypertension in Pregnancy