Mental Health, Pain Management, and Self-Care;
Internal Medicine and Healthcare Technology including AI

Dr. Klich's Topics

1. Psychological Mechanisms and Clinical Interventions in Pain Management

   This session examines how emotional and cognitive factors modulate pain perception and influence rehabilitation outcomes. Evidence-based interventions including, acceptance-based cognitive behavioral and Mindfulness Based Biofeedback Treatment will be reviewed to support integrated care plans.

   • Identify key psychological and social variables affecting pain experience.
   • Describe at least two evidence-based behavioral treatments for chronic pain.
   • Apply strategies to integrate mind-body interventions into medical or rehabilitation settings.
2. Coping, Identity, and Behavioral Adaptation in Chronic Illness

   Chronic illness reshapes a person's identity and coping mechanisms. This session highlights behavioral and emotional responses to medical diagnoses such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Participants will learn to recognize grief and maladaptive coping patterns and implement techniques to foster adaptive adjustment and quality of life.

   • Identify behaviors that can precipitate or amplify chronic illness.
   • Differentiate styles of illness-related coping and adjustment.
   • Select evidence-based strategies that enhance resilience and adherence.
3. Biofeedback and Psychophysiology in Complex Medical Conditions

   Participants will explore biofeedback as a window into the body's self-regulation systems. The session introduces core modalities including surface EMG, HRV, temperature, electrodermal activity, and respiration and their clinical applications in chronic pain, anxiety, and autonomic dysregulation. Demonstrations and case examples are included in discussions.

   • Outline major types of biofeedback and their psychophysiological bases.
   • Identify at least two conditions where biofeedback is clinically useful.
   • Evaluate strengths and limitations of biofeedback evidence in practice.
4. Self-Care for the Healer: Compassion, Regulation, and Resilience

   Healthcare professionals are at risk for burnout, moral distress, and compassion fatigue. This session integrates mindfulness-based biofeedback and compassion practices to build resilience and restore empathic balance. Participants will assess their professional quality of life and develop individualized self-regulation plans that enhance emotional sustainability in clinical care.

   • Describe one or more self-care strategies that reduce burnout and impairment.
   • List benefits of compassion-based practices for emotional regulation and mental health.
   • Evaluate personal and systemic factors contributing to professional stress.

Dr. Mehta's Topics

1. Pharmacotherapy for Obesity: GLP-1 Analogs and Other Options
   • List medications used for obesity management.
   • Review mechanism of action of medications used for obesity management.
   • Summarize other health benefits of medications used for obesity management.
2. What is New in Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment?
   • Review theories of mechanism of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
   • Summarize recent advances in biomarkers for diagnosis of AD.
   • Review role of newer medications approved for treatment of AD.
3. Updates in Lipidology
   • Review the role of ApoB measurement for managing lipids.
   • Summarize the role of Lp(a) measurement for managing cardiovascular risk.
   • List new and emerging pharmaceutical agents for managing lipids.
   • Describe mechanisms of action of these agents.
4. Generative AI and Its Implications in Medical Education, Research and Clinical Practice
   • Review how Generative AI tools like Large Language Models work.
   • Summarize types of Gen AI tools helpful in health care settings.
   • List use of Gen AI tools for learning, teaching, research and clinical practice.
5. Updates on Vaccinations and Addressing Misinformation in Our Patients
   • Review recently approved vaccinations.
   • Review changes in vaccination guidelines.
   • Summarize an approach to misinformation.
6. Updates in Cardio-Pulmonary Medicine
   • Review diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
   • Review medication management of HOCM with mavacamten.
   • Summarize the role of SGLT-2i for cardiovascular disease.
7. Updates in Genomics and Molecular Medicine and Applications to Medical Practice
   • Review the molecular basis of CRISPR-Cas9.
   • Review the mechanism of CAR-T therapy.
   • Summarize the applications of these 2 therapies in medicine.