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R3 Talks 2022: Primary Care Goes Viral
*All times below are in Pacific Time (PT)
| 7:30 a.m. PT |
Virtual Event Access Opens |
| 7:55 a.m. |
Welcome & Introductions
|
| 8 a.m. |
Modern Measles: Outbreaks and Complications
Gabriela Yao-Cohen, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review MMR vaccine and safety
- Describe evolving epidemiology of measles
- Discuss factors that have led to recent measles outbreaks
- Identify impact of COVID-19 pandemic on measles globally and implications for local community
- Review the presentation and possible complications in adults and other high risk populations
- Recognize brief overview of diagnosis and treatment for high risk individuals
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Viral Cancer: Updates on HPV Vaccinations and Cancer Screenings
Amelia Gallaher, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review the current trends in HPV associated cancers in the setting of vaccination
- Review the changes in current guidelines for cervical cancer screenings
- Review the recommendations for anal cancer screenings
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| 9 a.m. |
Inside Out: Dermatologic Manifestations of Viral Infections
Ben Davis, M.D.
Objectives:
- Identify common dermatologic manifestations of viral illnesses
- Identify evidence-based treatments
- Identify what is within your scope and when to refer
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Past the TORCH: Viruses and Vaccines in Pregnancies
Elizabeth Meyer, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review familiarity with virology and pregnancy
- Evaluate and manage common viral syndromes in pregnancy
- Recommend safe vaccines during pregnancy
- Recommend safe preventative measures prior to pregnancy
- Identify resources to reference during your busy PCP clinic
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| 9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10 a.m. |
HIV in the Older Adult
Maya Siegel, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review the changing demographics of people living with HIV
- Identify the effects of HIV on other chronic conditions found in primary care
- Discuss HIV care
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Rapid ART Initiation for HIV in Primary Care
Mallory Davis, M.D.
Objectives:
- Interpret HIV screening tests appropriately
- Describe the rationale for rapid start ART
- Review ways of counseling for patients newly diagnosed with HIV
- Identify preferred and alternative regimens for rapid ART initiation
- Recognize workup and identify follow-up plan for patients newly diagnosed with HIV
|
| 11 a.m. |
Coming in Hot: The Effects of Climate Change on Predicted Viral Transmission Patterns and Potential Personal Practice Changes
Viet Nguyen, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review trends in global climate change and its predicted effect on vector borne diseases
- Discuss and brainstorm personal, medical practice, and policy changes to help mitigate the effect of climate change
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| 11:15 a.m. |
The ABCs of HBV
Mitchell Hustad, M.D.
Objectives:
- Identify which patients are appropriate for screening
- Explain how to diagnose infection
- Review how to initiate HBV treatment for specific populations
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| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 12:30 p.m. |
A New Era: Managing Hepatitis C in Primary Care
Aparna Krishnan, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review epidemiology of Hepatitis C both locally and nationally
- Identify patients who meet criteria for Hepatitis C screening
- Discuss key concepts in counseling surrounding Hepatitis C
- Identify patients who are appropriate candidates for treatment in primary care based on laboratory tests and imaging
- Review guidance on initiating pharmacologic therapy for Hepatitis C treatment and monitoring patients post-treatment
- Discuss current and future public health approaches to increasing access to Hepatitis C screening and treatment
|
| 1 p.m. |
Varicella Zoster: Diagnostic Consideration in Special Populations
Heather Stevens, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review Pathophysiology
- Discuss a case example
- Identify high-risk populations
- Describe manifestations of infection
- Review complications of infection
- Discuss counseling patients
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine: Patient and Provider Essentials
Laura Diamond, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review indications, contraindications and special considerations for herpes zoster vaccination
- Estimate coverage and cost of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (RZV)
- Explain how to report a possible adverse event using VAERS
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| 1:45 p.m. |
Long COVID: Caring for a Patient after COVID
Anh Ta, M.D.
Objectives:
- Identify long haul syndrome of COVID and its prevalence
- Evaluate physical and mental health presentation
- Describe how to monitor sequela of COVID in society and current treatment options
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| 2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Exploring Viral Epidemics amongst Homeless Populations in Seattle and Abroad
S. Acton Pifer, M.D.
Objectives:
- Identify past and emerging viral epidemics affecting unhoused communities
- Explore the unique conditions and inequities increasing susceptibility to infectious outbreaks
- Discuss alternative treatments and harm reduction approaches to engage unhoused individuals
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| 3 p.m. |
Re-imagining Long-Term Care: Three Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Carrie Rubenstein, M.D.
Objectives:
- Review how The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and amplified the structural weaknesses of the US system of care for older adults with functional limitations
- Identify Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic as it relates to Nursing Home care
- Identify and highlight key findings from a National Academy of Sciences report that can chart the path forward to transforming Nursing Home care
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| 3:15 p.m. |
Comprehending Incomprehension: Understanding and Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Refugee and Immigrant Communities
A. Giselle Argento-Berrio, M.D.
Objectives:
- Explain the basis and common reasons for vaccine hesitancy
- Recognize cultural and linguistic challenges of promoting vaccine confidence in refugee and immigrant communities
- Identify evidence-based communication skills and contextual strategies for improving vaccine acceptance
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| 3:45 p.m. |
Review & Wrap-Up |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
Faculty Disclosure Summary
R3 Talks 2022: Primary Care Goes Viral - June 10, 2022
The following planners and presenters (or their spouses/domestic partners) have/had a financial relationship with a commercial interest: P=Planner S=Speaker
None.
The following planners and presenters (or their spouses/domestic partners) have/had no financial relationship with a commercial interest: P=Planner S=Speaker
A. Giselle Argento-Berrios, M.D. (S/P); Maureen Brown, M.D. (P); Ben Davis, M.D. (S/P); Mallory Davis, M.D. (S/P); Laura Diamond, M.D. (S/P); Michelle Eng (P);
Amelia Gallaher, M.D. (S/P); Mitchell Hustad, M.D. (S/P); Aparna Krishnan, M.D. (S/P); Elizabeth Meyer, M.D. (S/P); Giselle Mitchell (P); Viet Nguyen, M.D. (S/P);
S. Acton Pifer, M.D. (S/P); Carrie Rubenstein, M.D. (S/P); Maya Siegel, M.D. (S/P);
Heather Stevens, M.D. (S/P); Anh Ta, M.D. (S/P); Gabriela Yao-Cohen, M.D. (S/P)
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