A Systematic Approach to Medically Unexplained Symptoms 2024

This course will provide evidence-based strategies to address frequently encountered medically unexplained conditions. We will begin with a thorough discussion of the pathophysiological process of central sensitization; this will be followed by lectures focusing on specific medically unexplained conditions and symptoms. Each topic will utilize didactic sessions, case vignettes, clinical pearls, and formal Q/A sessions. This course will also incorporate an optional workshop on Healthy Living based on the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program one afternoon of the course.

Learning Objectives- Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Define the pathophysiological process of central sensitization
2. Highlight the relationship between central sensitization and various medically unexplained symptoms
3. Integrate evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies for fibromyalgia
4. Identify effective strategies for managing chronic gastrointestinal symptoms
5. Define post-COVID syndrome
6. Identify strategies for effective management of post-COVID syndrome
7. Integrate evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies for chronic fatigue syndrome

Intended Audience: This course is intended for general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other primary healthcare professionals who practice in or have a special interest in treating medically complex patients.