58th Annual Winter Conference 2023 | CAOM


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The Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine's

58th Annual Winter Conference


Friday, January 27- Sunday, January 29, 2023

The Ritz-Carlton 1515 West Third Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

 

24 hours of AOA Category 1-A  CME

 

58 years proudly supporting YOU by offering you local,  affordable CME alongside your fellow osteopathic professional community .  

To view presentations from previous years, please see RESOURCES.

 

Conference Registration

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  

 

 

Early Registration Rates
(before January 7)

Late Registration Rates 
(January 8 and later)
1 Day Only
Standard Member $195 $295
Retiree Member $160 $295
Fellow, Resident, Student Member* FREE $50*
Non-Member** $395 $495
ACLS / Sunday / In-Person Only $200 $250
BLS / Saturday / In-Person Only $80 $100
2 Days - Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday, Friday/Sunday
Standard Member  $320 $420
Retiree Member $295 $395
Fellow, Resident, Student Member* FREE $50*
Non-Member** $520 $520
ACLS / Sunday / In-Person Only $200 $250
BLS / Saturday / In-Person Only $80 $100
3 Days - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Standard Member $480 $580
Retiree Member $395 $495
Fellow, Resident, Student Member* FREE $50*
Non-Member** $680 $680
ACLS  / Sunday / In-Person Only $200 $250
BLS / Saturday / In-Person Only $80 $100

 

*Trainee free rate extended through January 19th. 

** You may Join the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine OR renew your membership during conference registration to save on conference costs.

 

Other Programming Options:

 

 

DAY 1
Friday, January 27, 2023
8 Hrs. CME

Time

Topic & Speaker

7:30am-6:00pm Registration & Exhibits
8:00am-5:30pm Basic Musculoskeletal Course (Day 1)
8:00am-8:40am Breakfast, Networking & Exhibits 
8:40am-8:45am Welcome and Opening Remarks from Moderator
8:45am-9:45am Pediatric Asthma | Amy M. DiMarino, DO
9:45am-10:00am Break (Non-CME)
10:00am-10:55am Food Allergies | Ashwin K. Shankar, DO
10:55am-11:50am Pediatric Dermatology Potpourri  | Rosanne M. Paul, DO 
11:50am-12:15pm Lifetime Achievement Award: Lawrence K. Lief, DO
State of the District | CAOM Member's Meeting
12:15pm-12:55pm Lunch (Non-CME)
12:55pm-1:50pm Immune Deficiency Work Up | Immune Deficiency Work Up 
1:50pm-2:00pm Break (Non-CME)
2:00pm-2:55pm Pediatric Drug Allergy | Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP
2:55pm-3:05pm Break (Non-CME)
3:05pm-4:00pm In Office Management of Anaphylaxis in Pediatric Population | Jonathan M. Horbal, DO, FACOI
4:00pm-4:10pm Break (Non-CME)
4:10pm-5:05pm Management of Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis | Amy L. Marks, DO 
5:05pm-6:00pm Urticaria Angioedema | Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP

 

DAY 2
Saturday, January 28, 2023
8 Hrs. CME

Time

Topic & Speaker

7:30am Registration & Exhibits
8:00am-4:30pm Basic Musculoskeletal Course (Day 2)
  Cleveland Allergy Society's 4th Annual Seminar
  BLS Provider Course (9:00am - 12:00pm)
8:00am-8:05am Welcome and Opening Remarks from Moderator
8:05am-9:00am Bariatric Surgery for the Primary Care Physician | Leslie L. Pristas, DO, FACS, FASMBS
9:00am-9:25am Break (Non-CME)
9:00am-12:00pm BLS for Providers Course pre-registration required
9:25am-10:20am Psychopharmacology Considerations in Women of Childbearing Age | Mackenzie A. Varkula, DO
10:20am-10:30am Break (Non-CME)
10:30am-11:25am Spinal Cord Injury for the Primary Care Physician | James R. Wilson, DO & Fnu Rajesh, MD
11:25am-11:35am Break (Non-CME)
11:35am-12:30pm Lunch (Non-CME) - Product Theater
12:30pm-12:35pm Break (Non-CME)
12:35pm-1:30pm Addictoholic Deconstructed/Addiction 101 | Nicole T. Labor, DO
1:30pm-1:45pm Break (Non-CME)
1:45pm-2:40pm Pulmonary Hypertension Update for Primary Care | Robert J. Schilz, DO, PhD
2:40pm-2:50pm Break (Non-CME)
2:50pm-3:45pm Pelvic Pain & OMT | Jenny Zamor, DO, FACOOG
3:45pm-4:00pm Break (Non-CME)
4:00pm-4:55pm Insider Secrets - How to Navigate Insurance Approvals | Sandra L. Cook, DO
4:55pm-5:50pm American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Update | Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP
Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) Update | Jennifer Gwilym, DO & Matt Harney

 

DAY 3
Sunday, January 29, 2023
8 Hrs. CME

Time

Topic and Speaker

7:00am-7:30am Registration
  ACLS Provider Course (9:00am - 5:00pm)
  Ohio University Alumni Association Board Meeting
7:30am- 9:30am Part I: CAOM Winter OMT Seminar
7:30am Osteopathic Principles & Practices: Key Concepts | Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO
7:45am OMT & Sports Medicine Series:
Thoracic Cage: Sports Medicine Insights | Christopher L. Tangen, DO
Structural Exam Pearls: How to approach the Knee | Louis D. Leone, DO, FAOASM
8:45am The integration of OMT into clinical practice: Pearls from a PM&R Perspective | Jared Placeway, DO
9:00am-5:00pm ACLS Provider Course pre-registration required
9:30am Break
  Osteopathic Research Poster Presentations 1 (3 Presentations)

Moderator: Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

  1. Brandon J. Ritchie, DO, University Hospitals Osteopathic Consortium, Transitional Year Residency | Chronic Ankle Instability: A Division-I Athlete’s Challenging Recovery from Lateral Ligament Repair and the Benefit of Lymphatic Drainage
  2. Rachel A. Branning, OMS-IV | OU-HCOM | Case Report | A case of Medical Management of Spondylodiscitis with neurological deficits
  3. Phuong Daniels, OMS-IV | LECOM | Educational Research | Procedural Training Series Impact on Allergy/Immunology Trainees’ Fellowship Experience
9:55am Integrating Acupuncture & OMT | William Welches, DO, PhD
10:40am Inpatient OMT | Zhan Tao Yang, DO, Shelly Tat, DO & Michael Bourgeois, DO
11:35am Re-exploring the Diaphragm | Robert B. Truax, DO
12:20pm-12:50pm Lunch
12:50pm-2:00pm Part III: CAOM Winter OMT Seminar
12:50pm OMT in Surgical Patients | Mary K. Carneval, DO, FACOS, & Grace Kim, DO
1:35pm Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine: What You Need to Know | Kelli S. Buckner, DO
2:20pm Break
2:30pm-4:30pm Part IV: CAOM Winter Seminar
2:30pm

Osteopathic Research Poster Presentations 2 (3 Presentations)
Moderator: Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

  1. Emily Shuffstall, OMS-IV | LECOM | Literature Review | Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Hospital Length of Stay in Post-Operative Patients: A Meta-Analysis
  2. Claire Stuart, OMS-III | OU-HCOM | Original Research | Improving Health Literacy: Creating an Effective Nutritional Pamphlet
  3. Phuong Daniels, OMS-IV | LECOM | Osteopathic Focused Scholarly Activity | Development of a home-based osteopathic manipulative module
2:45pm An Osteopathic Approach to the Lymphatic System: The application of lymphatic OMT techniques and improvice vaccination response with OMT | Devi Jhaveri, DO, Shan Shan Wu, DO, Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP
3:30pm OMT Billing & Coding | Robert J. Cromley, DO
3:50pm The Osteopathic Approach to the Oncology Patient | Gabrielle M. Koczab, DO
4:30pm Program End

 

Additional Information

Event Format: In Person 
This year's conference will be held in-person only.  

Location: 
Ritz Carlton Cleveland 1515 West Third Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Hotel: 
Ritz Carlton | Discount room rate of $215.00 offered by the hotel through January 12th.  CLICK HERE to make your reservations online.
Renaissance | Discounted room rate of $139.00 offered by the hotel through January 17th. See accommodations tab.

Program Information:
The purpose of this seminar is to provide the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited programs that address the clinical practice needs of osteopathic physicians.  Sessions are offered to continually assess issues, developments, advances and deficiencies in current medical practice, and address identified needs through relevant comprehensive programs designed for general statewide physician audiences of all specialties.  You will also have the opportunity to select qualified faculty in accordance with AOA accreditation requirements, develop innovative learning forums, and endeavor to provide AOA category 1-A programs.

Registration Information:
Online registration and payment are available online at www.caomed.com. In order to receive the early registration discounted rates, register before January 7. Registrations received on January 8 or later will be charged the late registration rate.   Osteopathic students, residents, and fellows are required to register by January 7 to attend the event at no cost.  


CME Credits:
CME Verification will be completed online.  Credit will be given only to physicians who complete the online attestation form indicating the total number of hours attended. No credits will be given to those physicians who fail to complete their online CME Verification Form.

MEMBER BENEFIT: An electronic copy of your past CME attestations/certificates of attendance at our events (9/2020 and later)  are available to you at any time.  Simply log in to view your transcript. 

The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation designated this program for a maximum of 24 hours of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits in accordance with the extent of the physicians’ participation in this activity.

This program may qualify for a similar number of credit hours for members of the AMA.

CME Verification:
Simple!  Participants must login to the virtual conference and complete the online CME Verification form for presentations you participated. Credit will be given only to physicians who complete the online attestation form indicating the total number of hours attended. No credits will be given to those physicians who fail to complete their online CME Verification Form. Credit will be submitted directly to the AOA by the Ohio Osteopathic Foundation. This program may qualify for a similar number of credit hours for members of the AMA.

Cancellations, Refunds, and Grievances:
Refunds for cancellation will be granted in full only if notification is received two weeks before the event (January 14).  After this date, refunds are no longer available.  This program is designed to comply with Uniform Guidelines for Accrediting Agencies of Continuing Medical Education.  All grievances will be responded to in writing within 30 days of receipt.  Initially, all grievances should be directed in writing to the CAOM Executive CME Committee, PO Box 1989, Elyria, Ohio 44036.  Additional information concerning compliance may be obtained by contacting the AOA Division of CME at 1 (800) 621-1773.  Refund request form?  CLICK HERE

Presentations:
Presentations from this event, and past events, can be found under RESOURCES on our website or at caomed.com/resources.

 

Exhibit/Sponsors

Exhibit Hours: 
Friday, January 27 | 7:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday, January 28 |  7:30am - 6:00pm
 
 

Bronze

Bronze $1,600 (1 spot available)

Two-day exhibition which includes scheduled breaks.  Exhibit cost includes:

  • One 6ft. covered and skirted table with two chairs
  • Listing in overall program
  • List of registered physician’s names

Silver

Silver $3,500 (2 spots available)

Your speaker will provide a 45 min non-CME presentation including Q&A.

Presentation will be live streamed to our virtual attendees.  Cost includes:

  • All items under BRONZE level including two-day exhibition
  • Breakfast will be served during product theater
  • Basic audio-visual needs for speaker (laptop, microphone, projector/screen)

Gold

Gold $6,000 (1 spot available)

Your speaker will provide a 55 min non-CME presentation which includes Q&A.

Presentation will be given in person to our in-person audience. Cost includes:

  • All items under BRONZE level with preferred exhibition table location
  • Extended speaking duration at most desired time
  • Lunch will be served during product theater
  • Basic audio-visual needs for speaker (laptop, microphone, projector/screen)
  • Exhibit table provided on day of scheduled presentation Friday or Saturday**

Exhibit Materials

Materials can be forwarded directly to the hotel at the Ritz-Carlton marking ALL boxes with HOLD CAOM Jan 27 at the address listed above.

Payments & Cancellation Policy

Exhibit fee due on or before January 13th.  Due to the limited number of spaces available, spaces cannot be held and is only secured when payment is received. If paying by credit card an additional fee of 3% will be applied. Cancellation requests must be made in writing.  Refunds provided if the event is canceled.

CLICK HERE for Exhibitor Registration

 

Other Exhibit Opportunities

 
 

Accommodations

 

Ritz-Carlton Cleveland  | 1515 West Third Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 | 1-(216) 623-1300

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We have reserved a block of rooms at a special group rate of $215 per room/night Thursday, January 26 through Monday, January 30, 2023.  

Participants can reserve rooms online through their online reservation link   CLICK HERE to make your reservation at the discounted rate or reserve the room through your Marriott Bonvoy App.  The last day to book at the room block rate is Thursday, January 12

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Renaissance Cleveland | 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 |  1-(216) 696-5600

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We have reserved a block of rooms at a special group rate of $139 per room/night Thursday, January 26 through Monday, January 30, 2023

Participants can reserve rooms online through their online reservation link   CLICK HERE to make your reservation at the discounted rate or reserve the room through your Marriott Bonvoy App.  The last day to book at the room block rate is Tuesday, January 17.

Parking: Self-Parking $34.00 or $39.00 Valet