Neurological disorders are common, diverse, and often complex, posing diagnostic and management challenges in primary care. With an aging population and rising prevalence of neurological conditions, it is vital for all healthcare team members—including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—to confidently recognize and manage these disorders. The nationwide shortage of neurologists further underscores the crucial role of primary care teams as the first, and sometimes only, neu...

Glomerular disease is associated with morbidity and mortality in patients of all ages and is a common cause of end stage kidney disease. These include those that are commonly present with nephrotic syndrome (minimal change disease, FSGS and membranous nephropathy), the nephritic syndrome (vasculitis, lupus nephritis and IgA nephropathy), among others. Treatment often utilizes immunosuppressive regimens such as high dose corticosteroids, alkylating agents, calcineurin inhibitors, biologics and an...

This symposium provides up-to-date content on topics relevant in today's primary care practice environment. Attendees engage with experts sharing latest information on common diseases/conditions/issues faced by PCPs, including screening, prevention, treatment and management.This is a Jointly Provided symposium between Thomas Jefferson University and Penn Medicine. Thomas Jefferson will process all registration payments and will also handle credits. For more information and to register, click the...

The Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine is pleased to welcome members of the community to our Annual Anniversary Meeting held on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026.Following the tradition of successful meetings over the past few years, the Department of Ophthalmology will host a two-day meeting to highlight both vision science at Penn and ongoing clinical and research activities at the Scheie Eye Institute in 2026. The ...

Presentation/communication skills directly influence how knowledge, research, and expertise are shared with colleagues, patients, and wider professional audiences. In an environment where innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership are highly valued, the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively ensures that important information is understood and acted upon.Strong presentation skills:Enhances professional credibilityBuilds trust and confidenceSupports collaborationF...

Apply practical strategies for providing effective and compassionate care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Withdrawal Syndromes

The LGBTQ+ Health Grand Rounds series is a recurring educational forum designed to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ populations. Each session features expert-led presentations, case-based discussions, and community-informed perspectives that explore the intersection of identity, health, and care delivery. The series aims to build clinical competence in providing affirming, inclusive care and to strengthen evidence-based practices across disciplines. Topics include mental health, gender-affirming...

A competency-based curriculum that is discussed through interactive lectures given by leaders in the field of Urology including basic science, to the latest treatment options, as well as provider-patient communication. The goal is to keep providers including residents, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants up to date with current research, learn to evaluate research, and apply research findings to practice.

The purpose of this series is to integrate evidence-based information from literature into current practice, describe current issues in transfusion and apheresis medicine, review safety of blood products 4 of 9 based on new data/trial and regulation, and review evidence-based transfusion, clinical trials and practice guidelines in an effort to provide optimal patient care.

The goal of M and M conference is to provide a forum for staff and trainees to explore the management details of particular cases wherein morbidity and mortality occurred. In carefully reviewing the records and specifics of care, a primal goal of these sessions is to revisit errors to gain insight without blame or derision. Also, current literature is reviewed by participants of each session. This is a core requirement of all training programs under the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medic...