Full course description
Feb. 15-18, 2027
In-Person
13.25 CE Hours
Location
The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Ka'anapali
2365 Kaanapali Pkwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
A room block with discounted rates has been reserved for attendees of the conference. Please click here to reserve your room.
Description
Join nationally recognized physicians and healthcare experts in Maui for the Primary Care Conference Hawaii, a premier 4-day CME conference designed for today’s primary care clinicians.
This immersive learning experience delivers evidence‑based clinical updates, practical best practices and immediately applicable insights to strengthen diagnostic accuracy, treatment decisions and patient outcomes in primary care. Connect with peers from across the country, exchange real-world strategies and recharge professionally in a setting that encourages reflection, renewal and purpose-driven care.
Course Director
Naureen Rafiq, MBBS, FAAFP
Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Creighton University
Beyond the Conference
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The Primary Care Conference Hawaii 2027 is intentionally designed with half-day educational sessions so you can spend the rest of each day soaking in the beauty, culture, adventure and relaxation that make Hawaii unforgettable. Explore the excursions and activities beyond the conference here. |
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Registration Fee
$1,095
*This offering is not elgible for discounts or promotions.
Designed For
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, dentists, fellows, residents and other interested healthcare professionals.
Provided By
- Creighton University School of Medicine
- Department of Family and Community Medicine
- Department of Family and Community Medicine
- Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are excited to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for organizations interested in supporting this event. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, each with benefits and recognition opportunities designed to maximize your organization's visibility.
Click here to view sponsorship packages, benefits and pricing information.
Schedule
Detailed schedule forthcoming
Day 1: Monday, February 15, 2027
7 a.m.
Registration, Sponsored Continental Breakfast, and Visit Exhibits
Welcome and Program Overview
Naureen B. Rafiq, MBBS
CommonSpirit Health
Omaha, Nebraska
Rheumatology
Joseph Nahas, MD
CommonSpirit Health
Omaha, Nebraska
Break & Visit Exhibits
Co-Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Intersections of Gastroenterology and Primary Care
Robert Kizer, MD
CommonSpirit Health
Omaha, Nebraska
11:50 a.m.
Day 1 Adjournment
Day 2: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
7 a.m.
Registration, Sponsored Continental Breakfast, and Visit Exhibits
Welcome and Program Overview
Naureen B. Rafiq, MBBS
ENT
Adam Pleas, MD
CommonSpirit Health
Omaha, Nebraska
Break & Visit Exhibits
Connectedness as a Pathway to Finding Joy in Medicine
Thomas Lenz, PharmD
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
Third-Way Patient Care: The Entanglement of Biomedicine and Relational Care
Thomas Lenz, PharmD
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
11:50 a.m.
Day 2 Adjournment
Day 3: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
7 a.m.
Registration, Sponsored Continental Breakfast, and Visit Exhibits
Welcome and Program Overview
Naureen B. Rafiq, MBBS
Endocrinology
Layla Abushamat, MD, MPH, DABOM
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Break & Visit Exhibits
Asthma and COPD
Tom Vendegna, MD
French Hospital Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, California
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Tom Vendegna, MD
French Hospital Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, California
11:50 a.m.
Day 3 Adjournment
Day 4: Thursday, February 18, 2027
7 a.m.
Registration, Sponsored Continental Breakfast, and Visit Exhibits
Welcome and Program Overview
Naureen B. Rafiq, MBBS
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Lecture:
Pharmacy Update
Laura Klug, PharmD
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
Creighton University College of Nursing Lecture:
Demystifying Menopause Management: Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Approaches
Hope Jensen, FNP-C, ARNP, MSCP
With Hope Clinic
Audubon, Iowa
Break & Visit Exhibits
Creighton University School of Law Lecture:
Primary Care Litigation Year in Review: Medical Malpractice Trends, Key Cases, and Risk Reduction Strategies
Ryan Kirshenbaum, JD
Children's Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Creighton University School of Dentistry Lecture:
Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Hardeep Chehal, BSC, BDS, DDS
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
11:50 a.m.
Day 4 Adjournment
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
How To Register
Step 1
Login or create a Lifelong Learning account by selecting "Enroll Now."
If you are unable to create a new account, it is likely you have already registered this email address. Click “Forgot Password” to reset.
*Each registrant must create their own account using their own email.
**This is not connected to any Creighton NetID account.
Step 2
Register for your program by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
When done, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
*You can also view your confirmed registrations in your Creighton Lifelong Learning account under Student Dashboard and Purchases & Enrollments.
Refund Policy
Continuing education and professional development programs may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $50 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.
Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu