Testimonials & Stories

From the very beginning, Lope Patel, FNPc, MSN, BSN, who has been an internal medicine provider for 24 years, has made helping people her number-one priority. She enjoys interacting with patients, with the goal of motivating them to make healthier choices so they can enjoy long, high-quality lives.

Continuing medical education plays a big role in that commitment. She loves learning and values staying current with the latest research. Primary care topics— hypertension, hyperlipidemia, women’s health, orthopedics, GI, dermatology, and more—are especially valuable in her practice.

When asked what stands out about Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts CME, she said the topics are spot-on, and the presenters are truly knowledgeable.

Her story is a reminder of why lifelong learning matters—and how passion and purpose can shape a career.

After 11 years in urgent care, Kristy Potts, FNP, is still motivated by what first drew her to healthcare: the thrill of solving complex, like solving a puzzle. She enjoys sciences you can touch and see.

Educating patients and helping them understand their diagnosis or disease is important to her. Ultimately, she hopes that patients will improve their compliance with their healthcare.

Staying current with updated treatment options is important to Kristy; she is especially interested in orthopedics, dermatology, and cardiology, which are valuable in the fast-paced world of urgent care.

Among the many CME experiences available, Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts delivers what matters most: great speakers and great topics. For a clinician who thrives on learning and problem-solving, that combination makes all the difference.

For Amanda Lucas, FNP-C, who has practiced in family medicine for seven years, the path to healthcare began with a powerful source of inspiration: her older brother, Ben. And while his influence sparked an early interest in a medical career, it’s the ongoing commitment to patients—and the pursuit of evidence-based medicine— that fuels her motivation. Every day brings an opportunity to improve patient outcomes and support their long-term health goals.

Amanda wants to impact her patients through fewer hospitalizations, stronger confidence in managing chronic conditions, and disease prevention through proactive health.

Continuing medical education plays a central role in her work. Staying current with the newest options available for screening and disease prevention is important to her, and CME allows her to stay up to date, refresh treatment plans and update protocols, all based on proven research.

In daily practice, topics like family medicine and endocrinology are especially valuable, offering insights that directly shape patient conversations and long-term management strategies.

For William Miranda, PA-C, who has practiced in primary care for 16 years, the path to healthcare began with a simple but powerful motivation: helping people who genuinely want to be healthier.

One of the most rewarding aspects of his practice is guiding patients through behavioral modification and tailoring strategies that fit their needs. He hopes to build a legacy of self-sustaining patients who not only improve their own well-being but also influence those around them.

Continuing medical education plays a key role in this mission, and Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts CME stands out to Miranda because it empowers PAs with practical, proven, and up-to-date approaches to patient care.

With clinical interests spanning orthopedics, emergency medicine, women’s health, and pain management, he is committed to expanding his knowledge and delivering the best patient care.

For Gilberto Delriovives, NP, who has been in internal medicine for six years, the journey into medicine began with a simple but powerful intention: to make a meaningful, measurable, and positive impact on someone’s life.

What he enjoys most is the heart of the patient’s experience—conversations coupled with evidence-based medicine. His hope is to serve as a positive influence and a role model within healthcare.

Continuing medical education plays a vital role in this mission. Delriovives, who enjoys learning about cardiology, orthopedics, and dermatology, looks to CME for inspiration and new ideas that he can incorporate into his practice. He chooses Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts because many of the attendees are advanced practice practitioners he can connect with.

Ken Zylstra, PA-C, who has been in internal medicine for 19 years, chose a career in healthcare because helping people and supporting a family go hand in hand.

He truly enjoys helping patients, with the goal of impacting them so they have better health and a more enjoyable life.

Continuing medical education helps Ken stay current with standards of care and emerging treatment options, leading to better patient outcomes. He notes that Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts delivers far more CME hours for the same price compared to other providers, which is why he chooses our content.