MCE Conferences: Primary Care Update: Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – 2025

MCE Conferences Primary Care Update: Addiction Medicine, Office Orthopedics and Sports Medicine August 29 – 31, 2025 Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa – Fernandina Beach, FL Dates August 29–31, 2025 · Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, Fernandina Beach, FL Objectives Utilize validated tools to assess and manage concussions (incl. return-to-learn/return-to-play, neuropsych testing, second-impact syndrome). Perform appropriate foot/ankle testing and know when to refer; apply accurate exam maneuvers for knee and shoulder pain. Screen for and diagnose opioid use disorder (OUD); select evidence-based treatments and the appropriate level of care. Initiate buprenorphine (traditional, micro-dosing, macro-dosing) and manage precipitated withdrawal; address chronic pain overlap. Screen, diagnose, and treat alcohol use disorder (AUD), including FDA-approved and off-label medications and their indications. Identify barriers and prescribe activity using Exercise Rx (FITT-PRO) framework. Differentiate tendinopathies and select evidence-based therapies, including indications/risks of injections. Manage chronic opioid therapy per the new CDC guideline; recognize patients developing OUD. Use and interpret urine drug screens; avoid common pitfalls. Understand trends and management of cannabis use/disorder and tobacco/vaping cessation options. Content (detailed outline) Friday, Aug 29 Concussion Update — Dr. Deepak PatelEtiology/pathophysiology; assessment tools; return-to-learn/play; neuropsych testing; second-impact syndrome. Sports Medicine Exam: Tips & Tricks — Dr. Deepak PatelUrgent hand-injury referrals; choosing the most accurate MSK exams; targeted tests for foot/ankle injuries. Diagnosis & Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (Part 1) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoOpioid epidemic overview; screening/diagnosis of OUD; treatment options and level-of-care selection. Diagnosis & Treatment of OUD (Part 2) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoBuprenorphine starts (traditional/micro/macro-dosing); managing precipitated withdrawal; chronic pain interface. Saturday, Aug 30 Alcohol Use Disorders: Screening & Treatment — Dr. Valerie CarrejoAUD screening/diagnosis; FDA-approved & off-label meds; pros/cons and indications. Marijuana Use: Trends, Implications & Use Disorder — Dr. Valerie CarrejoU.S. trends (medical/legal); diagnosing cannabis use disorder; treating co-occurring mental health issues; multimodal care. Exercise Rx: What and For Whom? — Dr. Deepak PatelHealth benefits of activity; building prescriptions with FITT-PRO; addressing implementation barriers. Knee Pain: Evaluation & Management — Dr. Deepak PatelKey history elements; highest-yield exam tests; evidence-based treatment counseling. Sunday, Aug 31 Shoulder Pain: Evaluation & Management — Dr. Deepak PatelHistory to define etiology; best exam maneuvers; evidence-based management. Tendinitis: Challenges & Controversies — Dr. Deepak PatelTypes of tendinopathy; evidence-based treatments; indications/risks of injections. Managing Opioid Medications in Primary Care: New CDC Guidelines — Dr. Valerie CarrejoKey elements of the guideline; compassionate, objective treatment plans; recognizing emerging OUD. Use & Interpretation of Urine Drug Screens (30 min) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoTest types and appropriate use; interpreting results; common pitfalls. Tobacco & Vaping: Prevention & Treatment Options (30 min) — Dr. Valerie CarrejoCurrent trends; FDA-approved meds for cessation (incl. vaping); pros/cons and indications.