Hippo Primary Care Bootcamp Adult 2026

Description

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+ Target Audience: Internists, Family Medicine Physicians, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Pulmonologists, Gastroenterologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Neurologists, Dermatologists, and Psychiatrists

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The Hippo Education Primary Care Bootcamp: Adult is an intensive, high-yield continuing medical education curriculum meticulously engineered for healthcare clinicians stepping into or currently practicing in outpatient adult primary care and internal medicine. Managing adult patients in the modern ambulatory clinic demands proficiency across a broad spectrum of acute illnesses, chronic disease states, preventative care, complex pharmacotherapy, and behavioral health. This curriculum cuts through textbook fluff to deliver actionable, evidence-based clinical concepts via focused, bite-sized video modules. Emphasizing diagnostic pearls, safe prescribing, early identification of high-risk “red flag” conditions, and efficient clinic workflows, the program prepares clinicians to practice with greater autonomy, reduce diagnostic errors, and provide superior patient-centered adult care.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Formulate evidence-based diagnostic workups and outpatient management plans for common and complex adult medical conditions across multiple organ systems.

• Safely titrate medications, manage polypharmacy, and optimize pharmacotherapy for chronic illnesses such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and dyslipidemia.

• Differentiate between common benign ambulatory presentations and subtle, life-threatening red flags requiring urgent emergency referral or subspecialty consultation.

• Implement up-to-date adult preventive health guidelines, including age-appropriate cancer screenings, routine adult immunizations, and cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Evaluate and initiate first-line management for common psychiatric and behavioral health conditions seen in primary care, including major depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia.

• Master the clinical approach and initial conservative therapy for common musculoskeletal complaints, dermatologic lesions, and routine office-based procedural indications.

Target Audience

This course is intended for primary care physicians (family medicine and general internal medicine), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), resident trainees, and other healthcare professionals who provide ambulatory medical care to adult populations or are transitioning into adult primary care settings. Best for Internists, Family Medicine Physicians, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Pulmonologists, Gastroenterologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Neurologists, Dermatologists, and Psychiatrists.

Topics

• Cardiology & Vascular Medicine

  • Hypertension: Diagnosis, Staging, Lifestyle Modifications, and First-Line Antihypertensives

  • Resistant Hypertension and Secondary Causes Workup

  • Hyperlipidemia: ASCVD Risk Calculation, Statin Therapy, and Non-Statin Add-on Agents

  • Coronary Artery Disease: Stable Angina Evaluation, Medical Therapy, and Post-MI Care

  • Heart Failure: Differentiating HFrEF vs. HFpEF, Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)

  • Atrial Fibrillation: Rate vs. Rhythm Control and Anticoagulation Decision Making (CHA2DS2-VASc)

  • Evaluation of Palpitations, Murmurs, and Peripheral Edema

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Outpatient Risk Stratification and DOACs

• Endocrinology & Metabolism

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Screening, Diagnostic Criteria, and Glycemic Targets

  • Diabetes Pharmacotherapy: Metformin, SGLT2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs, DPP-4 Inhibitors, and Insulin Regimens

  • Diabetic Microvascular and Macrovascular Complications: Screening and Prevention

  • Hypothyroidism: Levothyroxine Dosing, Monitoring TSH, and Subclinical Disease

  • Hyperthyroidism: Workup, Thyroid Nodules, and Thyroid Function Test Interpretation

  • Osteoporosis: Bone Mineral Density (DEXA) Interpretation, Bisphosphonates, and Calcium/Vitamin D

  • Obesity Medicine: Behavioral Interventions and Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy

• Pulmonology & Respiratory Health

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry, GOLD Staging, and Inhaler Management

  • Adult Asthma: Stepwise Therapy, GINA Guidelines, and Exacerbation Action Plans

  • Chronic Cough: Diagnostic Workup (UACS, Asthma, GERD, Non-Asthmatic Bronchitis)

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Acute Bronchitis: Antibiotic Stewardship

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Screening, STOP-BANG, Diagnostic Testing, and CPAP Basics

  • Incidental Pulmonary Nodules: Fleischner Society Guidelines Overview

• Gastroenterology & Hepatology

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett’s Esophagus Screening

  • Dyspepsia and Helicobacter pylori: Non-Invasive Testing and Eradication Regimens

  • Chronic Diarrhea and Constipation: Diagnostic Workup and Stepwise Therapies

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Subtypes, Dietary Management (FODMAP), and Medical Therapy

  • Abnormal Liver Biochemistries: Approach to Elevated Transaminases and Alkaline Phosphatase

  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD/MASH): Fibrosis Scoring and Management

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening: USPSTF Guidelines and Screening Modalities

• Nephrology & Urology

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Staging, Albuminuria Monitoring, and Delaying Progression

  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in the Outpatient Setting: Workup and Medication Adjustment

  • Microscopic Hematuria and Proteinuria: Diagnostic Algorithms and Urologic Referral

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptom Scoring, Alpha-Blockers, and 5-ARIs

  • Uncomplicated vs. Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Adults

  • Nephrolithiasis: Outpatient Management and Secondary Stone Prevention

• Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology

  • Low Back Pain: Red Flags, Imaging Indications, and Conservative Management

  • Osteoarthritis: Knee and Hip Management, Non-Pharmacologic Strategies, and Injections

  • Neck Pain and Cervical Radiculopathy

  • Shoulder Pain: Rotator Cuff Pathology, Impingement, and Frozen Shoulder

  • Knee Pain: Meniscal and Ligamentous Injuries

  • Foot and Ankle Pain: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, and Ankle Sprains

  • Gout and Pseudogout: Acute Flare Management and Urate-Lowering Therapy

  • Approach to Joint Pain and Screening for Inflammatory Autoimmune Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus)

• Neurology

  • Headache Disorders: Migraine, Tension-Type, Cluster, and Medication Overuse Headaches

  • Acute Migraine Abortive Therapy and Preventive Medications (including CGRP Antagonists)

  • Dizziness and Vertigo: Distinguishing Peripheral (BPPV, Vestibular Neuritis) from Central Vertigo

  • Essential Tremor vs. Parkinsonian Tremor: Clinical Distinction

  • Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Outpatient Screening, Workup, and Caregiver Support

  • Neuropathic Pain: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia, and Pharmacotherapy

• Behavioral & Mental Health

  • Major Depressive Disorder: Screening (PHQ-9), Antidepressant Selection, and Monitoring

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder: First-Line Pharmacotherapy and Therapy Options

  • Insomnia: Sleep Hygiene, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Medication Safety

  • Substance Use Disorders: Screening, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Smoking Cessation Interventions

• Dermatology

  • Evaluation of Rashes: Eczematous, Papulosquamous, and Vesiculobullous Eruptions

  • Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea: Topical and Systemic Management

  • Common Skin Infections: Cellulitis, Abscesses, Folliculitis, and Fungal Tinea Infections

  • Benign vs. Malignant Skin Lesions: ABCDEs of Melanoma, Basal Cell, and Squamous Cell Carcinomas

  • Principles of Topical Corticosteroid Selection and Potency Classes

• Preventive Medicine & Health Maintenance

  • Adult Immunization Schedules: Pneumococcal, Shingles, COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Vaccines

  • Cancer Screenings: Breast, Cervical, Colorectal, Lung, and Prostate Cancer Discussions

  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling (Diet, Exercise, Smoking)

  • Health Maintenance Checklists and Pre-Operative Medical Clearance Evaluations