49th Annual Internal Medicine Conference - Vendor Registration
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Description
Join us for an exceptional opportunity to receive updates on the latest evidence-based advancements in primary care health promotion and disease management. Hosted by the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, this activity is planned in collaboration with 11 clinical divisions, ensuring a broad range of topics relevant to daily practice.
The program also features expert presentations from distinguished faculty across multiple departments within the School of Medicine. A key highlight of the conference is a dedicated 2-hour session focusing on the use of controlled substances for pain management and other indications, addressing critical and timely issues in clinical practice.
This activity is designed for primary care clinicians, including internists, family medicine practitioners, physician assistants (PAs), family nurse practitioners (FNPs), pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based updates to enhance their practice.
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Topics to Be Presented at this Year’s Conference:
Evidence-Based Management of Chronic Conditions:
- COPD Management: Updates on a step by step approach that includes newly approved medications.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Presentation on the benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1s agonists in patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Using continuous glucose monitors to improve glycemic control.
Controlled Substances in Pain Management:
- Use of urine drug screens in the management of opioid use disorder.
Cancer Screening Guidelines:
- Breast Cancer Screening: Latest guidelines and recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force.
- Prostate Cancer Screening: Updates on screening protocols and recommendations.
Emerging Data and Future Practices:
- Innovations in Cancer Screening: Exploration of multi-cancer detection tests.
Exhibitor fees
One day - $1100
Two days - $2200
Full Conference - $3000
* Exhibitors will display in-person.
Dates & Times:
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 8:00am - 4:40pm
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If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this conference, please contact Tamara Smith-Tillman by email tamara.tillman@atriumhealth.org.
Objectives
- Update attendees on evidence-informed screening recommendations for common cancers (breast and prostate in 2025) as recommend by the US Preventive Services Task Force and other professional organizations.
- Identify key areas where compelling data suggest the need to update medication used to prevent and better manage common chronic conditions such as COPD, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.
- Present emerging data that may inform future practice: (e.g., use of multi-cancer detection tests for cancer screening and self-collected specimens for cervical cancer screening).
Electives
- Status
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Open
- Date(s)
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Mar 12, 2025
- Time
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time
- Check-In Time
- 7:00 AM
- Fee
- $1,100.00 - Exhibitor Fee - One day
- Location
- The William and Ida Friday Center
- Status
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Open
- Date(s)
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Mar 13, 2025
- Time
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time
- Check-In Time
- 7:00 AM
- Fee
- $1,100.00 - Exhibitor Fee - One day
- Location
- The William and Ida Friday Center
- Status
-
Open
- Date(s)
-
Mar 14, 2025
- Time
- 7:00 AM - 4:40 PM Eastern Time
- Check-In Time
- 7:00 AM
- Fee
- $1,100.00 - Exhibitor Fee - One day
- Location
- The William and Ida Friday Center
