60th Annual Winter Conference 2025 | CAOM

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The Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine's

60th Annual Winter Conference
Friday, January 24- Sunday, January 26, 2025

 

Happy Birthday to us!  

In addition to providing you local, affordable CME, we will be celebrating our 60th birthday.  Join us for the party, CME or both!  See details below.

The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.  The OOF 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.

 

Conference Registration 
IN PERSON ONLY

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Conference Rates
24 AOA Cat. 1-A CMERegistration
CAOM Member only $26 / cr. hour $625 before 1/4  | $725 after 1/4
Associate Member
$825 before 1/4  | $725 after 1/4
Retiree Member $300 before 1/4 | $350 after 1/4
Fellow, Resident, Student Member* FREE before 1/18 | $50 after 1/18
Non-CAOM Member** $825 before 1/4  | $976 after 1/4
ACLS with CME / Sunday
$230 before 1/4  | $250 after 1/4
BLS with CME / Saturday
$80 before 1/4  | $100 after 1/4
60th Annual Celebration - Friday, January 24 $35.00

 

Early registration discounts applied if registered before January 4. 

*Student, Resident, Fellows, Associate Members - Before registering, you must first become a member for appropriate rates.

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

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Other Programming Options:

  • Musculoskeletal Manipulation Course: Approaching Musculoskeletal Problems Using Osteopathic Medicine
  • Basic Life Support Provider Course (BLS) with CME - Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course with CME (ACLS) - Sunday, January 26, 2025
  • Cleveland Allergy Society's | 6th Annual Allergy and Immunology Seminar - Saturday, January 25, 2025

 

 

Day 1 of 3
Friday, January 24, 2025

Time

Topic & Speaker

7:30am Program Registration | Breakfast, Networking & Exhibits
Musculoskeletal Course Day 1 of 2 Registration
8:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:05am Obesity Management / Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacology Strategies
Susan M. Ratay, DO
9:00am Evolution of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Saima Karim, DO
10:00am Break
10:15am Scoliosis: Identify, Interpret Before Skeletal Maturity
Justin Mistovich, MD
11:15am The Opioid Epidemic and Treating Pain
Sara Snyder Graham, DO, FAAHPM
12:15pm Break
12:30pm Lunch (Non-CME)
1:25pm Ketamine and Centra Pain Sensitization
Pavan Tankha, DO
2:20pm Break
2:30pm Bariatric Surgery: What's is All About?
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, FASMBS, FPD
3:25pm Break
3:40pm Dyslipidemia, Cardiovascular Disease, Hyperlipidemia
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD
4:45pm Atopic Dermatitis
Kathryn Ruda-Wessell, DO
6:00pm 60th Annual Anniversary Celebration *Registration Required. CLICK HERE for more information*

 

Day 2 of 3
Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time

Topic & Speaker

7:30am Program Registration | Breakfast, Networking & Exhibits
Musculoskeletal Course Day 2 of 2 Rm. TBA | Separate Registration
BLS Provider Course 9:00am-12pm Rm. TBA Register w/main event
Cleveland Allergy Society Seminar Rm: TBA Separate Registration
8:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:05am Diabetes Guidelines and Prescribing Updates
Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE
9:00am Artificial intelligence in Healthcare: Past, Present and Future
Dominic King, DO, FAOASM, FAMIA, CAQSM
10:00am Break
10:15am Biologics for the Primary Care Physician & Coordination with Medical Team
Gregory R. Delost, DO, FAAD
11:15am Total Joint Replacements (Knee and Hip Arthoplasty)
John P. McLaughlin, DO
12:15pm Break
12:30pm Lunch (Non-CME)
1:25pm Membership Meeting and Lifetime Achievement Award
1:45pm Dementia Pharmaceuticals
Seth H. Carter, DO, MSMEd
Advances in Elder Care: Increasing Patient Acceptance of Care & Referral Resources for Primary Care Physician
Valerie L. Powers, DO
2:45pm Pre & Post Menopause: New Options for Menopause Management
Denise Hartup, DO, FACOG
3:40pm Break
3:50pm Top 10 Things You Should Know in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Robert Schilz, DO, PhD
4:50pm Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) and Ohio American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (Ohio ACOFP) Update
Douglas W. Harley, DO and Heidi Weber, MBA
Garrett Kirkpatrick, DO

 

Day 3 of 3
Sunday, January 26, 2025

 

Time

Topic & Speaker

7:00am Program Registration
ACLS Provider Course 9:00am-5:00pm Rm. TBA Register w/main event
7:30am Part I: CAOM OMT Winter Seminar
7:30am Mini-Presentation: Supporting Osteopathic Research for the Profession: COM Success w/Scholar12 Model
Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, MBA, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP & Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO
7:50am Presentation-Workshop
A Holistic and Osteopathic Approach to Women in Midlife
Gabriele Koczab, DO, MSMEd
8:30am Presentation-Workshop
Lower Extremity OMT
Robert Cromley, DO
9:10am Mini Presentation-Workshop
Sports Medicine/ Write Examination and OMM
Chris Tangen, DO with Kevin Joseph Killian, DO
9:30am Break
9:40am-12:10pm Part II: CAOM OMT Winter Seminar
9:40pm Presentation- Workshop 
"Cone of Economy": An Osteopathic Perspective
Robert Truax, DO
10:20am Presentation-Workshop 
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis: the Osteopathic Approach
Michael Bourgeous, DO with Austin Rubinson, DO
11:00am Presentation-Workshop 
Tongue Tie and OMM
Cheryl Hammes, DO, FACOFP with Candice Melkerson, DO
11:40am Lunch (Non-CME)
12:20pm-2:20pm Part III: CAOM OMT Winter Seminar
12:20pm Presentation-Workshop 
Osteopathic Approach in Pregnant Patients
Anne Marie Zeller, DO, MSc, FAOASM
1:00pm Presentation-Workshop 
Primer on the Still Technique
Kelli Buckner, DO
1:40pm Presentation-Workshop 
Case Studies in the Osteopathic Approach to the Surgical Patient
Mary Carneval, DO
2:20pm Break
2:30pm Presentation-Workshop 
Effects of length discrepancy on the LBP & Lower Extremities: OMT Options
John J. Wolf, DO
3:10pm Presentation-Workshop 
Pediatric Integrative Medicine
David A. Burke, DO, FAAP
3:50pm Mini-Presentation-Workshops
Osteopathic Sinus Drainage Techniques: A Study of Proof and
OMM as Adjuvant to Vaccine: A Study of Proof
Devi Jhaveri, DO, Shan Shan Wu, DO; Lauren Fill, DO;  Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, MBA, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP

 

 

Event Format: In-Person Only

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

Hotel: 
See Accommodations tab above or click here for hotel options and rates. Space is limited.

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 4th. Registrations received on January 4 or later will be charged the late registration rate.  Osteopathic students, residents, and fellows are required to register by January 17 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 10).  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

 

CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

 

Exhibit Table Hours:  Friday, January 24, 2025 | 7:30am - 6:00pm

 
 

Exhibitor Options:

Bronze

Bronze - $900 - Only 6 tables remain

One day exhibition (Friday) which includes scheduled breaks.  Exhibit cost includes:

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

Gold Friday

Gold Friday - SOLD

Your speaker will provide a 55 min non-CME presentation on Friday, January 24. Exhibit cost includes:

  • All items under BRONZE level including exhibit table Friday
  • 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)

Gold Saturday

Gold Saturday - SOLD

Your speaker will provide a 55 min non-CME presentation on Saturday, January 25. Exhibit cost includes:

  • All items under BRONZE level including exhibit table Friday
  • 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 Materials

Materials can be forwarded directly to the hotel at the Ritz-Carlton marking ALL boxes with HOLD CAOM Jan 24 at the address listed above.

Payments & Cancellation Policy

Exhibit fee due on or before Friday, January 10th.  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 $150 will be applied. Cancellation requests must be made in writing.  Refunds provided if the event is canceled.

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 group rate of $249 per room/night Thursday, January 23 through Monday, January 27, 2025.  

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 extended to Monday, January 6

Parking: $35.00 Valet, Overnight Valet $50.00 per day or self parking

 

Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection | 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 |  1-216-696-5600

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We have reserved a block of rooms at a group rate of $209 per room/night Thursday, January 23 through Monday, January 27, 2025

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 5pm on Friday, December 20.

Parking: $32.00 Valet, Overnight Valet $50.00. $33 Self-Parking (day), $45.00 Self Parking (overnight) 
Parking Garage Address: 303 W Superior Avenue, Cleveland OH, 44113