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OVERALL PROGRAM EVALUATION

 

Gap Analysis:

The conference serves as a pivotal platform for osteopathic physicians to explore the intersection of healthcare delivery focusing on whole-body healing.  The conference highlights advancements in the field, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.  “Mind, Body, Spirit” will ensure the attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving medical landscape and are better equipped to navigate the challenges within the realm of healthcare. 

Learning Objectives:

After physicians depart from this program, they will have a better appreciation for the synergistic impact of utilizing an osteopathic approach to implementing holistic care strategies.  Physicians will depart the conference with a better understanding of osteopathic manipulative medicine, emerging technologies and treatments, and competencies to address the diverse needs of patients through a comprehensive and integrated approach to healing.  

Thank you to our Exhibitors!

All About Wellness and Beauty

Cherokee Nation Health Services

Clinical Pathology Laboratories

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma

Medi USA

Merrill Lynch

NBC of Oklahoma Bank

Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Center

Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates

Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services

OSU Center of Health Sciences

OSU Center for Health Systems Innovations

OSU-CHS Medical Library

OSU-CHS Project ECHO & OKCAPMAP

RedBud PT/PT Central

Sigvaris Group

Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, A Program of TSET

Vantage Diagnostic Imaging/Halo

Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority

 

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Program Agenda

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024                

 
7:30 am        
Registration Opens
 
9:00 am

 
"The Role of Non-Statin Therapy for Patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease” 
D. Matt Wilkett, DO, FACOI, FACC 
(certified internal medicine & cardiology, Tulsa, OK)                                          
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10:00 am
 
 
“COVID Treatment Best Practices and Emerging Issues with Long Covid” 
Dale W. Bratzler, DO, MACOI 
(certified internal medicine, Oklahoma City, OK)                                              
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11:00 am
 
 
“ID Zebras You Learned About in Med School, but Never Thought You’d See” 
Heather L. Bell, DO, CIC 
(certified in internal medicine & infectious diseases, Tulsa, OK)                       
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12:00 pm
 
 Lunch Break with Exhibitors
 
1:00 pm
 
 
“Financial Planning” 
Darcy Worth, JD 
(Estate Planning Attorney, Sherwood, McCormick, & Robert Law, Tulsa, OK)        
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2:00 pm
 
 
“An Osteopathic Appreciation of Fascia and Myofascial Release” 
William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist. 
(certified family medicine/OMT & NMM, West Palm Beach, FL) 
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3:00 pm
 
 
“Approach to Treatment Resistant Depression” 
Aaron Pierce, DO
(certified psychiatry, Tulsa, OK)                                      
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4:00 pm
 
 Break with Exhibitors 
 
4:15 pm
 
“AI in Medicine: Revolutionizing Clinical Practice” 
Jonathan K. Bushman, DO 
(certified family medicine/OMT, Enid, OK)                        
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4:45 pm
 
 
OOA Business Meeting
(No CME Credit Awarded)  
 
5:30 pm
 
 
Legislative Update/Bureau on Legislation Meeting 
Jami Longacre 
(OOA lobbyist, Kellyville, OK)                               
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FRIDAY, April 19, 2024                                     
7:00 am Registration Opens / Breakfast with Exhibitors  
8:00 am

 
“Updates in Medical Technology”
 Mark D. Callery, DO
(certified family medicine, Tulsa, OK)                       
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9:00 am

 
“Global Health”
 Johnathon K. Lowe, DO, MS-GH
(certified emergency medicine, Tulsa, OK)                
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10:00 am Break with Exhibitors 
10:15 am 

“Beyond the Basics PCOS”
Micah J. Relic, DO, MBA, FACOOG 
(certified in obstetrics & gynecology, Tulsa, OK)                     
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11:15 am 
“Pulmonary Embolism - The Past, Present, and Future”
 Parker K. Truong, DO 
(certified internal medicine, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, & nuclear medicine, Oklahoma City, OK)                      
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12:15 pm Lunch Break with Exhibitors 
1:15 pm  
“Physician Wellness” 
Swapna N. Deshpande, MD, DFAACAP 
(certified in psychiatry & child/adolescent psychiatry, Oklahoma City, OK)
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 2:00 pm Presentation of Awards:  A.T. Still Award, Rookie of the Year, Award of Appreciation
2:15 pm  
PROPER PRESCRIBING: "Opioid Prescribing in Oklahoma for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain" 
M. Chad Owens, DO
(certified anesthesiology & pain management, Enid, OK)
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3:15 pm Break with Exhibitors - Final Prize Drawings  
3:30 - 5:30 pm      
RISK STRATEGIES: “MPL Lessons Learned: 10 Years in Review” 
Shari Moore, RN, BSN
 (VP of Risk Strategies, PLICO, Oklahoma City, OK)
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6:00 pm   Family Fun Night 
   

SATURDAY, April 20, 2024

In-Patient Practices 

Out-Patient Practices
8:00 am 
“An Evidence-Based Update for Hospitalists”
 Andrew C. Buelt, DO
 (certified family medicine, Bay Pines, FL)               
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 “Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Eruptions” 
Paul S. Atakpo, DO 
(certified dermatology, Edmond, OK)               
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9:00 am 
“ENT Update for the Hospital Setting” 
Tom A. Hamilton, DO 
(certified otolaryngology & facial plastic surgery, Tulsa, OK)          
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  “New Nomenclature and Update on Fatty Liver Disease”  
Sarah L. Oberste, DO 
(certified internal medicine & gastroenterology, McAlester, OK)                   
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10:00 am Coffee Break
10:15 am
ACOFP Update 
David J. Park, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP dist. 
 ACOFP Immediate Past President 
(certified family medicine, Billings, MT)
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11:15 am 
“Transfusion Requirements in Critical Care” 
Creticus P. Marak, MD 
(certified internal medicine & pulmonary critical care 
medicine, Tahlequah, OK)  
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  “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in 2024” 
Arash Karnama, DO 
(certified internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, 
& nuclear cardiology, Tulsa, OK)
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12:15 pm 
 Lifetime Member Awards
12:30 pm Luncheon
1:30 pm 
“How Regional Anesthesia and Multimodal Analgesia Can 
Aid in the Opioid Epidemic” 
Aaron Relic, DO, MBA 
(certified anesthesiology, Tulsa, OK)                
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 “Extended Management of the Post-Concussive Athlete:  
Treatment Strategies for Persistent Symptoms” 
Kimberly Barron, DO 
(certified family practice & sports medicine, Tulsa, OK)                        
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2:30 pm 
AOA Update 
Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG, FACOG, CS 
 (certified obstetrics & gynecology, Chicago, IL) 
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3:30 pm Coffee Break
3:45 pm 
"Update on Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer” 
Amanda LaGreca, MD, ECNU 
(certified internal medicine & endocrinology, Oklahoma City, OK)
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4:45 pm 
"The Top 10 Things a Primary Care Physician Needs to Know about Radiology” 
Marcia M. Walker, MD 
(certified diagnostic radiology, Tulsa, OK)
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Reception / Board Photos - 6:15 pm 
OEFOM Charity Ball Gala - 7:00 pm
 Presentation of Scholarships and Doctor of the Year Award
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SUNDAY, April 21, 2024 
7:00 am Registration Opens    
8:00 am

 
“Osteopathic Medicine: Yesterday & Today” 
Natasha N. Bray, DO, MSEd, FACOI, FACP 
(certified internal medicine & addictive medicine, Tahlequah, OK)                              
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9:00 am

 
“Novel Trends in Epilepsy Management” 
Salman Zubair, MD 
(certified neurology, neuromuscular medicine, & sleep medicine, Oklahoma City, OK)                        
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10:00 am

 
“Iron Deficiency Anemia: The Silent Thief of Health” 
Hassan Kaleem, MD 
(certified internal medicine, hematology, & oncology, Tulsa, OK)                          
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11:00 am  
Discussion Panel: Leadership, Engagement, and Advocacy 
Duane G. Koehler, DO, FACOFP dist. 
(certified family medicine, Vinita, OK) 
Rebecca D. Lewis, DO, FACOFP 
(certified family medicine, Enid, OK) 
Natasha N. Bray, DO, MSEd, FACOI, FACP 
(certified internal medicine & addictive medicine, Tahlequah, OK)                                   
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The schedule is subject to change

 

Program Attendee Notice
Thank you for your continued support of our continuing medical education (CME) offerings. Please feel free to contact our staff representatives to resolve any problems you may have regarding facilities, handouts, program contents, etc.
Should you have concerns about the program’s compliance with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Uniform Guidelines, please express these concerns to Chrissa Watson, CME Manager, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association.
For any unresolved issues regarding compliance with the AOA Uniform Guidelines, you may contact the AOA Division of
CME at 142 E. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611, 800-621-1773.

How Speakers and Topics Are Selected
The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association’s Bureau on Continuing Medical Education meets periodically to choose seminar chairs, topics of interest, and the best presenters available to speak on each chosen topic.
In addition, past program evaluations are used in determining speakers and topics from past conferences.

Grievance Policy
Program grievances will be presented to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees and dealt with appropriately. If this action does not resolve the problem to satisfaction, the person with the grievance will be directed to
the American Osteopathic Association’s Division of Continuing Medical Education.
 
 
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