Family Medicine Update Live Course

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Indianapolis, Indiana

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Tuesday, June 24–Saturday, June 28, 2025

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32.25 AAFP Prescribed Credits

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workspace_premium 32.25 AAFP Prescribed Credits

Stay current on the most crucial family medicine clinical updates and guidelines with the 2025 Family Medicine Update Livestream. Explore actionable clinical advancements and keep abreast of updated guidelines collated from our team of educational experts in a dedicated learning environment with other family physicians

Topics

Learn from a broad range of topics including the latest on COVID, the 2025 ACIP immunization update, the 2025 USPSTF update and more. Use this information to deliver the highest level of patient care with confidence — while keeping you and your team in compliance.

Format

This is a five-day, in-person event in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sessions begin on Tuesday, June 24 and continue every day through Saturday, June 28. A livestream event is also available for those unable or who prefer not to travel.

Optional Clinical Procedure Workshops covering Point-of-Care Ultrasound and ECG Interpretation are offered to in-person participants on Thursday, June 26 or Friday, June 27; separate registration and fee required.

Early Bird Pricing

Register by June 13 to save $100. Physicians in their first 7 years of practice save $150.

$1,075
$975

Student or Resident

$1,375
$1,275

New
Physician

$1,425
$1,325

AAFP
Member

$1,845
$1,745

Nonmember

$1,425
$1,325

Other Health Care
Professional

Schedule

All times listed are Eastern time zone.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

8–8:15 a.m. ET
Welcome and Overview
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8:15–9:15 a.m. ET
USPSTF Update 2025
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

9:15–10 a.m. ET
Pharmacotherapy 2025
Tim R. Brown, PharmD, BCACP, FASH

10–10:15 a.m. ET
Q&A

10:15–10:30 a.m. ET
Break

10:30–11:30 a.m. ET
Type 2 Diabetes: Strategies in Treatment Update
Tim R. Brown, PharmD, BCACP, FASH

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 2.0 (AI Applications in Diagnostics, Disease Prediction and Patient Care Optimization)
Johnson Ukken, MD

12:15–12:30 p.m. ET
Q&A

12:30 p.m. ET
Recess

12:30–1:30 p.m. ET
Lunch On Your Own

1:30–2:15 p.m. ET
Management of Sore Throat: Time to Update
Johnson Ukken, MD

2:15–3 p.m. ET
Treatment of Acute Depression. More Talk and Less Med?
Thomas W. Heinrich, MD

3–3:15 p.m. ET
Q&A

3:15–3:30 p.m. ET
Break

3:30–4:15 p.m. ET
Evaluating and Treating Functional Dyspepsia
Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP

4:15–5 p.m. ET
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Indications, Risks, Side Effects, Length of Treatment and Recommendations After Treatment
Thomas W. Heinrich, MD

5–5:15 p.m. ET
Q&A

5: 15 p.m. ET
Recess

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

7:55–8 a.m. ET
Welcome and Overview
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8–8:45 a.m. ET
Screening for Cervical Dysplasia: Primary HPV Testing, The New Norm
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8:45–9:30 a.m. ET
The AGS Beers Criteria: Improving Medication Use in Older Adults (Its Use in Clinical Decision-Making in Order to Improve Safety and Quality of Care in Older Adults)
Russ Blackwelder, MD, MDiv, CMD

9:30–10:15 a.m. ET
Screening for Colorectal Cancer: When Should it Begin and How Should it Be Done?
Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP

10:15–10:30 a.m. ET
Q&A

10:30–10:45 a.m. ET
Break

10:45–11:45 a.m. ET
Pharmacogenetics
Tim R. Brown, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP and Thomas W. Heinrich, MD

11:45 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Q&A

12 p.m. ET
Recess

12–1:15 p.m. ET
Lunch On Your Own

1:15–2:15 p.m. ET
Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Screening for Cervical Dysplasia: Primary HPV Testing, The New Norm
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

2:15–2:30 p.m. ET
Break

2:30–3:30 p.m. ET
Problem-Based Learning (PBL): The AGS Beers Criteria: Improving Medication Use in Older Adults (Its Use in Clinical Decision Making In Order To Improve Safety and Quality of Care in Older Adults)
Russ Blackwelder, MD, MDiv, CMD

3:30–3:45 p.m. ET
Break

3:45–4:45 p.m. ET
Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Screening for Colorectal Cancer…When Should It Begin and How Should It Be Done?
Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP

4:45 p.m. ET
Recess

Thursday, June 26, 2025

7:55–8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Overview
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8:00–8:45 a.m.
Top Cardiovascular Disease POEMs of the Year: What Will Change In Your Practice?
Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP

8:45–9:15 a.m. ET
Redefining Postpartum Care: The Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy! What Does the Baby Want and What Can the Parent Expect?
Lee T. Dresang, MD

9:15–9:45 a.m. ET
Hearing Loss: Do I Need an Audiologist Fitting for a Hearing Aid?
Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP

9:45–10 a.m. ET
Q&A

10–10:15 a.m. ET
Break

10:15–11 a.m. ET
Clinical Workflow Efficiency: Decreasing Administrative Burdens to Improve Physician Wellbeing
Angela M. Bacigalupo, MD, MPH

11–11:45 a.m. ET
Hypertension in 2025: What’s New for My Practice?
Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP

11:45 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Q&A

12 p.m. ET
Recess

1:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Optional Clinical Procedure Workshops available

Friday, June 27, 2025

7:55–8 a.m. ET
Welcome and Overview
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8–9 a.m. ET
ACIP 2025: Immunization Update
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

9:00–9:30 a.m. ET
Onychomycosis: Is There a Way to Treat It? What Works Best?
Winfred Frazier, MD, MPH, FAAFP

9:30–10 a.m. ET
“I’m Allergic to Penicillin!” Finding the Truth in Adults and Children
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

10–10:15 a.m. ET
Q&A

10:15–10:30 a.m. ET
Break

10:30–11:15 a.m. ET
COVID 2025
Anthony Cheng, MD

11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Lipids Management 2025 – Are Statins a Thing of the Past?
Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP

12–12:15 p.m. ET
Q&A

12: 15 p.m. ET
Recess

1:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Optional Clinical Procedure Workshops available

Saturday, June 28, 2025

7:55–8 a.m. ET
Welcome and Overview
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8:00–8:45 a.m. ET
Photo Rounds – What is the Diagnosis and What is the Treatment?
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

8:45–9:30 a.m. ET
Top MSK POEMs You Need To Know!
Arnold F. Henry, MD, CAQ

9:30–10:15 a.m. ET
Pharmacotherapy for Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder (Commentary and Practice Pointers on the AHRQ Health Care Review)
Alyssa Bruehlman, MD

10:15–10:30 a.m. ET
Q&A

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. ET
Break

10:45–11:30 a.m. ET
Pediatric Medical Overuse
Elizabeth Wolf, MD, MPH

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET
Musculoskeletal Pain: Antidepressants Versus Opioids Versus Exercise Therapy?
Arnold F. Henry, MD, CAQ

12:15–12:30 p.m. ET
Q&A

12:30 p.m. ET
Adjourn

The schedule is subject to change.

Printable agenda

Optional Clinical Procedure Workshops*

Schedule is subject to change.

ECG Interpretation (Basic and Advanced)
Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP

Thursday, June 26, 1:30–4:30 p.m. ET
$270

Upon completion of this session, you should be able to:

Identify basic arrhythmias.
Using a systematic approach, accurately interpret an ECG.
Systematically analyze ECG results for subtle fatal conditions.
Identify cardiac infarct precursors in an ECG.
Point out ECG findings of pulmonary embolism..

Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Hands-On Introduction for Primary Care
Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP; Lee T. Dresang (assisting)

Friday, June 27; 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET
This Clinical Procedure Workshop is offered to onsite registrants only.
$270

Upon completion of this session, you should be able to:

Complete a fluid status assessment of a patient using a RUSH exam.
Demonstrate measurement of bladder volume using ultrasound.
Identify skin lesions using ultrasound for safe office treatment.
Demonstrate the use of ultrasound for needle guidance.

*During registration, simply select the date for which workshop works best for your schedule. Separate registration and fee required.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of common clinical problems seen in family medicine.
Construct evidence-based strategies to diagnose and treat common conditions in practice.
Prepare plans to address emerging public health topics that patients may
present or be concerned with in practice.
State current guidelines, USPSTF, AAFP, etc., and screening recommendations for selected clinical problems.

Hotel

The following hotel is available for accommodations during the course. Contact the hotel to make arrangements for your stay. Making reservations early is encouraged.

MAKE RESERVATIONS

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225

Phone: (877) 640-7666

Rate: $229 Single/Double Occupancy
+ current tax rate

Accommodation Cutoff: June 2, 2025

Reservations Include:

Internet access in sleeping rooms
Access to the fitness center for all attendees

Speakers

Course Director

David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
Course Chair, Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada

Speakers

Angela M. Bacigalupo, MD, MPH
Primary Care Medical Co-director, Physician Informaticist

Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP
Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Directory of Endoscopy and Procedures, Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, Boise, Idaho

Russ Blackwelder, MD, MDiv, CMD
Associate Professor, Director of Geriatric Education, Director of Community Geriatrics, MUSC Department of Family Medicine

Tim R Brown, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP, FNAP
Director of Interprofessional Education and Professor of Pharmacology, University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy and School of Medicine

Lee T. Dresang, MD
Professor, University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, ALSO Medical Advisor, Advisory Group Chair and Associate Editor, Family-Centered Pregnancy Care Course Chair

Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP
Professor, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Residency Program Director, Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Winfred Frazier, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

Thomas W. Heinrich, MD
Professor, Psychiatry and Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

Arnold F. Henry, MD, CAQ
Associate Professor, Sports Medicine Program, Department of Family Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Johnson Ukken, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine; University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP
Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

Elizabeth Wolf, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Virginia Commonwealth University

CME Credit Statement

The AAFP has reviewed Family Medicine Update and deemed it acceptable for up to 32.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 6/24/2025 to 6/28/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 32.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn an additional two Prescribed credits for participation in each Translation to Practice^®exercise. Information on Translation to Practice^® will be shared within the activity.

CME:

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Family Medicine Update Live Course

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Topics

Format

Additional Information

Register by June 13 to save $100. Physicians in their first 7 years of practice save $150.

$1,075 $975

$1,375 $1,275

$1,425 $1,325

$1,845 $1,745

$1,425 $1,325

Schedule

Optional Clinical Procedure Workshops*

Learning Objectives

Hotel

Speakers

CME Credit Statement

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