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38th Annual J. Mack Worthington Family Medicine Update

June 3 – 5, 2026

Erlanger Family Medicine and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga present the 38th Annual J. Mack Worthington Family Medicine Update June 3-5, 2026, at The Westin Chattanooga.

Attendees will enjoy a dynamic program featuring expert guest speakers covering a broad range of medical topics relevant to family medicine. Designed for learners, medical providers, and practicing physicians, this Update offers evidence-based education, practical clinical insights, and opportunities for professional networking - all aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing excellence in Family Medicine.

Wednesday, June 3

Time
Event
Location
CME
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Heart Disease KSA
Erlanger Family Medicine, 1100 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
8 CME

Thursday, June 4

Time
Speaker
Topic
CME
8:00am
Dr. Alexandria Cooke (Dr. Bishop)
Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care
1 CME
9:00am
Dr. Karen Rogers
Addiction Medicine
1 CME
10:00am
Dr. Brandon Morrical
The Dizzy Teenager
1 CME
11:00am
Dr. Benjamin Dart
What Not to Refer to Surgery
1 CME
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm
Dr. Lindsey Merkle-Moore
Calcium score/Breast exam/Cardio
1 CME
2:00pm
Dr. Tullia Rushton
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
1 CME
3:00pm
Dr. Solomon
PTSD Update
1 CME
4:00pm
Dr. Malissa Talbert
Diabetes and Geriatrics
1 CME

Friday, June 5

Time
Speaker
Topic
CME
8:00am
Dr. Emily Noggle-Martin
Screening and Endoscopy vs. Cologard- Who are Appropriate
1 CME
9:00am
Dr. Rachel Murray
Dermatology topic of choice
1 CME
10:00am
Dr. Daniel Nelson
New Treatment options for Pancreatic Cancer
1 CME
11:00am
Dr. Ashley Fedusenko
Palliative Care for Primary Care
1 CME
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm
Dr. April Gunn
Menopause hormone therapy
1 CME
2:00pm
Dr. Christina Mills
The Initial Management of Seizure Patients, How to Take Care of Stable Epilepsy Patients’ Long Term, and When to Appropriately refer to Neurology
1 CME
3:00pm
Dr. Michael Sigsworth
Adolescent psychiatric care needs in primary care
1 CME
4:00pm
Dr. Jeremy Bruce
Shoulder Exam
1 CME

AMA Credit Designation: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga will issue Certificates of Participation to non-physicians for participating in this activity and designates it for CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.

Accreditation: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.