A Systematic Approach to Medically Unexplained Symptoms on August 07-10, 2024 in Seattle, United States

This course will provide evidence-based strategies to address frequently encountered medically unexplained conditions. We will begin with a thorough discussion of the pathophysiological process of central sensitization; this will be followed by lectures focusing on specific medically unexplained conditions and symptoms. Each topic will utilize didactic sessions, case vignettes, clinical pearls, and formal Q/A sessions. This course will also incorporate an optional workshop on Healthy Living based on the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program one afternoon of the course.

Learning Objectives- Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Define the pathophysiological process of central sensitization

2. Highlight the relationship between central sensitization and various medically unexplained symptoms

3. Integrate evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies for fibromyalgia

4. Identify effective strategies for managing chronic gastrointestinal symptoms

5. Define post-COVID syndrome

6. Identify strategies for effective management of post-COVID syndrome

7. Integrate evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies for chronic fatigue syndrome

Intended Audience: This course is intended for general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other primary healthcare professionals who practice in or have a special interest in treating medically complex patients.

Time: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Prices:

MD, PhD, DO, PharmD: USD 995.00,

Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, Allied Health Professional: USD 925.00,

*Optional* Healthy Living Workshop: USD 225.00