Infectious Diseases in Primary Care
- Continuing Education
This course provides expert guidance to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases—both the most common ID problems seen in primary care as well as emerging ones. It emphasizes practical strategies that frontline clinicians can use right away for optimal patient care.
- Live Online
This program uses state-of-the-art streaming technology to present sessions online in real time. Participants can attend from any location, and can interact with faculty via live chat.
Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for on-demand online viewing for 4 months after the end of the course.
All live streaming and recorded sessions are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and other relevant credits. (Note: Evaluations must be completed within 60 days of the conclusion of the course to receive CME credit.)
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Continuing Education
Earn up to:
» 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
» 22.25 European CME credits (ECMEC®)
Commensurate credits through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
AAFP: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
3 Days
This program, which is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, updates busy primary care clinicians on current best practices in infectious diseases.
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Overview
The Comprehensive Infectious Disease Update: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment
An Online CME Course for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
LIVE STREAMED with on-demand access available for 4 months
Infectious Diseases in Primary Care empowers frontline, primary care clinicians—doctors, nurses, and physician assistants—with cutting-edge strategies to elevate patient care in office-based settings. We know the challenges you face: antibiotic resistance, vaccine hesitancy, emerging diseases like novel influenza, COVID-19, and mpox, and the rapid evolution of diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines. This dynamic course tackles these head-on, providing practical, actionable insights to enhance your clinical practice.
Get ready for an engaging experience with expert-led lectures, interactive case discussions, and problem-solving sessions tailored to real-world scenarios. You'll have ample opportunities to ask questions and dive deep into topics that matter most to you. We cover a broad spectrum of infectious diseases, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tract infections, and review vector-borne diseases (such as Lyme), STIs, and viral illnesses commonly seen in primary care. Plus, we'll explore modern diagnostic approaches and smart antimicrobial usage, with a strong focus on prevention through immunization and prophylaxis.
What Makes This Course Stand Out?
- Real-World Application: Practical insights integrated with real case histories to enhance your diagnostic and management skills.
- Hot Topics: Stay ahead with the latest on emerging diseases, vaccine development, and combating misinformation.
- Expert Voices: We choose our faculty carefully for both their teaching skills and clinical experience—all regularly see outpatients and communicate with primary care clinicians.
- A Focused Workshop: Dive deep into adult immunizations, addressing current guidelines and advances, and tackling vaccine hesitancy with evidence-based strategies.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Essential updates on STIs, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis—must-know content tailored to the primary care provider.
2026 Topics Include:
- What’s New in Vaccines: Updates for 2026 and what’s on the horizon
- Respiratory Infections: New diagnostics and therapies
- Antibiotic Stewardship: Avoiding overuse while managing complex infections
- Lyme Disease: Evidence-based approaches to controversy and confusion
- Vaccine Conversations: How to counsel hesitant patients effectively
- ID Emergencies: Can’t-miss diagnoses every PCP should recognize
- Multidrug-Resistant Infections: Practical treatment options
- Caring for Immunocompromised Patients: What every primary care clinician should know
- COVID-19 and Influenza in 2026: Current guidance for evolving variants
- Emerging Threats: H5N1, mpox, measles, and other new and recrudescent infections
- Latent TB: Testing and treatment made simple
- Infection Control: Best practices in the outpatient setting
- Updated Guidelines: Urinary, GI, respiratory, and soft tissue infections
Focus on Clinical Questions You Face Every Day
Get answers to practical, high-yield questions:
- What’s the best way to manage recurrent or resistant UTIs?
- How should I test for and treat latent TB?
- What do I do when a patient has an antibiotic allergy?
- Which patients should receive PrEP for HIV, and how do I initiate it?
- How can I counsel patients with concerns about vaccine safety?
- What’s the best way to handle initial and recurrent C. difficile?
- Which travelers need which vaccines—and when?
- What’s the latest on pneumococcal vaccines, H. pylori management, and STI testing?
Featured in 2026
- Keynote Presentation by Dr. Adam Rodman: "Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Clinical Practice"
- Microbiology Lab Demystified: Dr. Romney Humphries answers “Top Questions PCPs Have for the Microbiology Lab.”
- Challenging Cases from the Field: Our expert faculty share and discuss their toughest outpatient ID cases.
- Expanded Q&A: More time dedicated to your questions—and real-world answers you can use.
In addition to being live streamed, all sessions will be recorded and placed in the online course library, enabling registrants to view them at their convenience. Recordings will be available for viewing for 4 months after the conclusion of the course. All live streaming and recorded sessions are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and other relevant credits. (Note: Evaluations must be completed within 60 days of the conclusion of the course to receive CME credit.)
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Who Should Participate
Physicians, NPs, and PAs in the fields of:
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Urgent Care
- OB/GYN
...and others who seek a thorough update in ID as it relates to primary care.
Update on Adult Vaccinations
The 2026 course includes comprehensive updates on adult vaccination, including:
- Vaccines in 2026: promises and perils
- Which vaccines are most important
- Understanding current guidelines for adult immunization
- Vaccines for the international traveler
- Vaccine Q + A
Schedule
This program is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses.
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Please note that program changes/substitutions may be made without notice.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Paul Sax
9:00-9:05 am
Antibiotic Update for Office Practice
Dr. Paul Sax
9:05-9:50 am
Break
9:50-9:55 am
Update in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Dr. Ellen Nagami
9:55-10:40 am
Break
10:40-10:55 am
C. difficile: The Gut Microbiome, Pre- and Probiotics
Dr. Elizabeth Hohmann
10:55-11:40 am
Break
11:40-11:45 am
Corticosteroids, Biologics, and More: Infections in the Non-HIV Immunocompromised Host
Dr. Jessica Little
11:45 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-12:35 pm
Urinary Tract Infections: The Common and the Complicated
Dr. Sigal Yawetz
12:35-1:20 pm
Break
1:20-2:05 pm
Gastrointestinal Infections: Evaluation and Treatment
Dr. Jacob Johnson
2:05-2:50 pm
Break
2:50-2:55 pm
Lyme Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Controversies
Dr. Daniel Solomon
2:55-3:40 pm
Break
3:40-3:45 pm
Tuberculosis for the Non-ID Specialist
Dr. Jacob Johnson
3:45-4:30 pm
Break
4:30-4:45 pm
Top Myths About Antibiotics We Wish Every Clinician Would Know
Dr. Jeffrey Pearson
4:45-5:30 pm
Break
5:30-5:35 pm
Travel and Tropical Infections in Clinical Practice
Dr. Carolina Geadas
5:35-6:20 pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Update on Recommended Vaccines for Adults
9:00 - 10:50 am
Introduction: Vaccines in 2026: Promises and Perils
Dr. Daniel Solomon
9:00-9:15 am
Top Vaccine Updates for the PCP – Part 1
Dr. Mary Montgomery
9:15-9:50 am
Top Vaccine Updates for the PCP – Part 2
Dr. Daniel Solomon
9:50-10:20 am
Break
10:20-10:25 am
Vaccines for the International Traveler
Dr. Mary Montgomery
10:25-10:40 am
Vaccine Q+A
Drs. Daniel Solomon and Mary Montgomery
10:40-10:50 am
Break
10:50-11:05 am
Sore Throats, Common Colds, and Coughs That Won’t Go Away
Dr. Jennifer Johnson
11:05-11:45 am
Break
11:45-11:50 am
Pneumonia: Updates in Diagnosis and Management
Dr. Mary Montgomery
11:50 am-12:20 pm
Break
12:20-12:25 pm
Infection Control for the Primary Care Provider
Dr. Michael Klompas
12:25-1:10 pm
Break
1:10-1:55 pm
Live Q&A
Faculty
1:55-2:40 pm
Break
2:40-2:45 pm
H. pylori: Diagnosis, Management, and Controversies
Dr. Molly Perencevich
2:45-3:30 pm
Break
3:30-3:35 pm
How to Evaluate and Manage Antibiotic Allergies
Dr. Paige Wickner
3:35-4:20 pm
Break
4:20-4:35 pm
Management of Antibiotics and Other ID Challenges in Pregnancy
Dr. Sigal Yawetz
4:35-5:20 pm
Break
5:20-5:25 pm
Optimizing Curbside Consults in Infectious Diseases
Dr. Paul Sax
5:25-6:10 pm
Friday, October 30, 2026
KEYNOTE: Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice
Dr. Adam Rodman
9:00-9:45 am
Break
9:45-9:50 am
Skin Infections and Infection-Mimickers
Dr. Adam Lipworth
9:50-10:35 am
Break
10:35-10:40 am
HIV for the Non-ID Specialist: The Basics
Dr. Paul Sax
10:40-11:25 am
Break
11:25-11:40 am
Top Questions PCPs Have for the Microbiology Lab
Dr. Romney Humphries
11:40 am-12:25 pm
Break
12:25-12:30 pm
Can't-Miss Diagnoses in Infectious Diseases
Dr. Jennifer Johnson
12:30-1:15 pm
Break
1:15-1:20 pm
HIV Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Why the PCP Is Critical
Dr. Sigal Yawetz
1:20-2:05 pm
Break
2:05-2:50 pm
Live Q&A
Faculty
2:50-3:20 pm
Break
3:20-3:25 pm
Influenza and COVID-19: The Latest in Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Paul Sax
3:25-4:10 pm
Break
4:10-4:15 pm
Hepatitis in the Primary Care Setting
Dr. Jennifer Johnson
4:15-5:00 pm
Break
5:00-5:15 pm
ID Case Challenges: How We Approach Our Toughest Outpatient Cases
Panel (moderated by Dr. Paul Sax)
5:15-6:00 pm
Course Wrap-Up
6:00-6:10 pm
Optimized for Distance Learning
The 2026 program has been optimized for distance learning.
In addition to being live streamed, all sessions and Q & A discussions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 4 months after the end of the course. This on-demand archive will permit those in different time zones or who have scheduling conflicts to avoid missing out on any sessions that are important to them. In addition, participants can review sessions to reinforce key learning points.
All live streaming and recorded sessions are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and other relevant credits. (Note: Evaluations must be completed within 60 days of the conclusion of the course to receive CME credit.)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Enhance Diagnosis & Treatment: Apply effective strategies to improve the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in your practice.
- Use Evidence-Based Care: Summarize and implement evidence-based treatment protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
- Turn to Data-Driven Decisions: Assess the latest investigative data on common infectious diseases to inform clinical decisions.
Join us for an educational experience that’s not just informative but transformative. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to tackle infectious diseases with confidence and expertise!
Faculty
Course Directors
Paul E. Sax
MD
- Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- The Bruce A. Beal and Robert L. Beal Distinguished Chair in Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Jacob Johnson
MD
- Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Jennifer A. Johnson
MD
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Physician, Director of Outpatient Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Mary Montgomery
MD
- Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Daniel A. Solomon
MD
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Associate Director, BWH/MGH Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program
- Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Sigal Yawetz
MD
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Physician and Director, HIV in Women Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Elizabeth L. Hohmann, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital; Director, FMT Core laboratory
Romney Humphries, PhD
Director, Division of Laboratory Medicine; Medical Director of the Microbiology Laboratory
Professor, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Jacob H. Johnson, MD
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Jennifer A. Johnson, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Michael Klompas, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine and Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Hospital Epidemiologist, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Adam D. Lipworth, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Part-time, Harvard Medical School; Division Chair, Dermatology and Director, Lahey Skin Infection Program, Beth Israel Lahey Health
Carolina Geadas, MD, MSc, DTMH
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Ellen Nagami, MD, PhD
Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Mary W. Montgomery, MD
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Ellen Nagami, MD, PhD
Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Jefferey Pearson, PharmD
Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Molly L. Perencevich, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Program Director, Gastroenterology/Hepatology Fellowship; Associate Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Paul E. Sax, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Adam M. Rodman, MD, MPH, FACP
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School; Hospitalist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Director of AI Programs for the Carl J. Shapiro Center for Research and Education
Daniel A. Solomon, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Paige G. Wickner, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School; Medical Director, Department of Quality and Safety, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Sigal Yawetz, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician and Director, HIV in Women Program, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Course Fees
Registration Details
Registrations for Harvard Medical School CME programs are made via our secure online registration system. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
Upon receipt of your paid registration, an email confirmation will be sent to you. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate.
Please review the cancellation policy.
Early Registration Deadline:
| Role | Course Fee | Early Registration Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $975 | $875 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $975 | $875 |
| PA | $975 | $875 |
| Resident/Fellow | $975 | $875 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $975 | $875 |
All registrants of Infectious Diseases in Primary Care will receive an electronic syllabus.
All sessions will be recorded as they are live streamed and placed in the online course video library, so that registrants can review them at their convenience. The video library will be available for 4 months following the course.
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this for a maximum of 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.