March 20, 2020— The health and safety of our attendees and partners is our utmost concern. The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) is monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a community health emergency, and in regards to managing our own events. At this point, the 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention will be held May 14-17, in Southfield Michigan. The MOA will adhere to recommendations made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) regarding events. With the Spring convention scheduled to take place 55 days from this update, all options are being examined. The Spring Convention has already received many registrations and, to be clear, the MOA will refund registration fees if the event is postponed or cancelled.
Please visit this website for updated information. The MOA will continue to monitor the situation and relay updates as they are announced.
CORONAVIRUS HOTLINES
State of Michigan: 888-535-6136
Centers for Disease Control: 800-232-4636
ONLINE RESOURCES:
MDHHS Coronavirus updates: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Update (CDC)
CDC FAQ'S: Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)
CDC Know the Facts: Know the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of rumors (CDC)
WHO: Preventative Measure Guidance (WHO)
Spring CME Information
The Michigan Osteopathic Association designates the Spring Scientific Convention for a maximum of 22 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Outcomes Survey: 2 additional AOA Category 1-A credits may be earned by participating in a post-convention survey emailed to attendees
Evaluations
Link to Express Evaluations: https://data.express-evaluations.com/eval/38060/web/
Your login will require your AOA Number: 000000 PASSWORD: MOACME
(this should be a six-digit number. If your AOA number is only five-digits put a "0" at the begining of your number)
Hotel Information: The Westin Southfield Detroit
The 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention will be held at The Westin Southfield Detroit in Southfield, MI.
Reservations: 888-627-8558
For more information on parking, directions and access to an interactive map, click HOTEL.
Spring Scientific Convention
30+ AOA 1-A Credits Offered (Thursday-Sunday)
More Options!
This year we will once again offer a "Weekend Only" option, along with several a la carte session options:
Weekend Only Spring Scientific Convention - 19 AOA 1-A CME Credits (Sat. and Sun.)
Business of Medicine Session: “Preparing Physicians for New Models of Health Care Delivery”
Ewa Matuszewski, CEO, MedNetOne
3 Hours of Training for Physicians, Practice and/or Care Managers - Bring office staff to this session!
Thursday, 4 - 7 pm
Below is a day-by-day tentative agenda of the 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention.
30+ AOA 1-A Credits Anticipated.
Some changes regarding speakers, topics or times may occur in the days before the event.
Link: Events and Receptions
Registration Hours 3:30 - 7 pm | CME Afternoon Scan-In 4 - 7 pm (3 AOA 1-A Credits)
4 - 5 pm | How Osteopathic Approach is Used, How is it Distinct? Amelia Bueche, DO
5 - 6 pm | OMT Philosophy on How to Deal with End of Life and Aging Parents, Annette Carron, DO, FACOI
6 - 7 pm | Osteopathic Recognition, Mary Goldman, DO
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Preparing Physicians for New Models of Health Care Delivery
4 - 4:45 pm | Planning for and Utilizing the Care Team in Your Practice: Five Crucial Steps, Ewa Matuszewski and Al Juocys, DO
4:45 - 5:30 pm | Blending Licensed & Unlicensed Health Care Professionals in Your Practice, Teresa Choate, MA
5:30 - 6 pm | One Financial Model which Supports the Use of Care Teams, Mark Lazar, BA
6 - 7 pm | Big Ideas to Make Your Practice More Efficient: Joe Gorz, DO, Debbie Oselett, Anfela Hamelin
| EVENT | TIME | ROOM |
| Scientific Research Exhibit Oral Presentations | 7:30 - 11:30 am | Portage |
Registration Hours 6:30 am - 6 pm | CME Morning Scan-In 6:30 am - 12 pm | CME Afternoon Scan-In 12 - 6 pm (10 AOA 1-A Credits)
Cardiology Topic
7:30 - 8:30 am | Lipid Update, David Strobl, DO
8:30 - 9:30 am | Symptom Based Differential, Felix Rogers, DO
9:30 - 10:15 am | Cardiac Imaging for the PCP, Matt Wilcox, DO
10:15 - 11 am | Pulmonary Hypertension, Chad Link, DO
11 - 11:30 am | Panel Discussion with Dr. Strobl, Dr. Rogers, Dr. Wilcox, Dr. Link
Life Cycle of Investing & Planning for the Osteopathic Physician
Kent Ballard, Financial Planner
2 - 4 pm | Building Pathways in Pain Management: Advancing the Future of Chronic Pain Management, Annette Carron, DO, FACOI (meets MI LARA requirement)
4 - 5 pm | Opioid Use Disorder, Jonathan Beaulac, DO (meets MI LARA requirement)
5 - 6 pm | Human Trafficking, Alan Janssen, DO, FACOEP-D (meets MI LARA requirement)
| EVENT | TIME | ROOM |
| Physician Wellness Center | 9 am - 5 pm | Board of Trustees Room (2nd Level) |
Registration Hours 6:30 am - 6 pm | CME Morning Scan-In 6:30 am - 12 pm | CME Afternoon Scan-In 12 - 6 pm (10 AOA 1-A Credits)
Sleep Medicine Update, Virginia Skiba, MD
7:30 - 8:30 am | Michigan Cannabis, Robin Schneider, Executive Director Michigan Cannabis Industry Association & Ida Pearl Lee, Parent of Late Pediatric Patient
8:30 - 9:30 am | Michigan Auto No-Fault, Kevin A. McKinney, CPAN Legislative Coordinator & George Sinas, JD, General Counsel of CPAN
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
7:30 - 8:30 am | Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Laila Shehadeh, DO
8:30 - 9:30 am | Modern Tools for Investigating Breast Malignancies: Era of Digital Technology, Anthony Hamame, MD
9:30 - 10:30 am | Physician’s Addiction Story, Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD
10:30 - 11:30 am | 20 Years of Psychiatry in Under 60 Minutes!, Brian Smith, MD
Speaker: Andrea Amalfitano, DO, PhD Dean, MSUCOM
9:30 - 10:30 am | Genetic Determinants of Disease, Including Autism
10:30 - 11:30 am | Genetic Testing, Yes or No?
Helping Physicians Advise Their Legislators, and How to Become Involved to Positively Influence What Could Affect our Patients
Speaker: Tom Leonard, Former Michigan House Speaker
2 - 3 pm | Lifestyle Medicine: Game Changers in Chronic Disease, Robert Breakey, MD
3 - 4 pm | Heart Disease Prevention & Reversal, Joel Kahn, MD
4 - 5 pm | Vitamin C Research, Ramona Wallace, DO
5 - 6 pm | Diabetes Reversal and Dietary Modification, Carolyn Trapp, DNP
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
2 - 3 pm | Topic TBD
3 - 4 pm | Brain Imaging: Illuminating Contemporary Directions in Brain Tumor Care: James Snyder, DO
4 - 5 pm | Medical Marijuana and Pain Management, Edward Rosick, DO
5 - 6 pm | Toxicology-Geriatric Drugs, Francis Komara, DO, FACOFP
| EVENT | TIME | ROOM |
| Physician Wellness Center | 9 am - 12 pm | Board of Trustees Room (2nd Level) |
Registration Hours 7 am - 4 pm | CME Morning Scan-In 7 am - 12 pm | CME Afternoon Scan-In 12 - 4:15 pm (9 AOA 1-A Credits)
Infectious Disease Hot Topics! Coronavirus, Flu Season and More, Anthony Ognjan, DO, FACP
8 - 9 am | HIV/AIDS, Peter Gulick, DO, FACOI
9 - 10 am | Domestic Violence, Morris Cotton, CPP
10 - 11 am | Risk Management for Physician Protection, Ann Carter, Coverys
11 am - 12 pm | Florida Laws & Rules/Professional & Medical Ethics, Dan Schulte & Karen Smith, LMSW, PhD, HEC-C
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
8 - 9 am | Office Emergencies, Chad Kovala, DO, FACOEP, FACEP
9 - 10 am | Physician Resilience/Medical Care of Homeless, Zafar Shamoon, DO, FACOEP & R. Taylor Scott, DO
10 - 11 am | Functional & Integrative Medicine: Stress Management, Christina Lucas, DO
11 am - 12 pm | Venous Insufficiency, Charles Mok, DO
12:15 - 2:15 pm | Prevention of Medical Errors, John Tower, DO, FACOI
2:15 - 3:15 pm | Workplace Violence, Morris Cotton, CPP
3:15 - 4:15 pm | What to Do About Racist Patient?, Karen Smith, LMSW, PhD, HEC-C
SAVE THE DATE! MOA Spring Convention May 13-16, 2021 - Westin Southfield Detroit
The Michigan Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Michigan Osteopathic Association designates this program for 30+ of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Earn an additional 3 AOA Category 1-A credits by completing the online Outcomes Measurement Survey that will be emailed to attendees post-convention. If you prefer a mailed copy of the survey please contact MOA CME Department at (517) 347-1555 ext. 112
Thank you for attending the MOA 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention in Southfield!
Evaluation Instructions:
· Link to Express Evaluations: https://data.express-evaluations.com/eval/38060/web/
AOA Number: 000000 (Must be a six-digit number, if you have an older five-digit number, start with zero, e.g., 012345)
Password: MOACME
· Once your attendance has been verified, you may then print or save CME certificate for your records.
· MOA will submit final roster of attendance (sessions evaluated and attendance confirmation) to the AOA.
Outcomes Measurement Survey will be emailed to attendees June 4th and must be completed by July 17, 2020 to earn additional 3 credits.
Melissa Budd, CME Program Manager - mbudd@domoa.org or 517-347-1555 x112 for CME questions.
THURSDAY EVENTS
Tri-County Breakfast Caucus
7:30 - 9 am • Room: Windover
MOA House of Delegates
9 am - 3 pm • Room: Algonquin Ballroom
Life Professionals Photo Session
11 am - 2 pm • Room: Portage Auditorium
MOA Past President's Meeting
4 - 7 pm • Room: Board of Directors (2nd Level)
FRIDAY EVENTS
Basic Life Support
7 - 10 am • Room: EMC I, II
Scientific Research Poster Exhibits & Awards
7:30-1 pm • Room: TC's & Foyer
Scientific Research Oral Presentations
7:30 - 11:30 am • Room: Portage Auditorium
Base Hospital Expo
9:30 am -12 pm • Room: Charlevoix Ballroom & Windover
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
10 am - 5 pm • Room: EMC I, II
MSUCOM Student Track
12:15 - 2:30 pm • Room: EMC IV
FRIDAY RECEPTIONS
49ers (by invitation only)
4 - 6 pm • Room: Windover
MOA Women of Excellence Reception (all welcome)
4 - 6 pm • Room: Board of TrusteesMSUCOM Reception
5:30 - 7 pm • Room: Charlevoix
Osteopathic College Night Receptions
5:30 - 7 pm
A.T. Still University
Room: Montcalm
Kansas City University
Room: Nicolet
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location TBD
SATURDAY EVENTS
Visit with Exhibitors
Time: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm • Room: Foyer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
8 am - 12 pm • Room: EMC I, II
Physician Wellness Center OMM & Yoga
8 am - 3 pm Room: Board of Regents & Board of Governors (2nd Level)
AMOA Meeting & Installation Luncheon
Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm • Room: Nicolet
Board of Trustees Meeting
Time: 3 - 5 pm Room: TC's
SUNDAY EVENTS
Physician Wellness Center OMM
8 am - 12 pm Room: Board of Regents (2nd Level)
Reminder: The current AOA CME cycle ends 12/31/2021
Michigan osteopathic physicians are required to complete 150 hours of continuing medical education in courses or programs approved by the board of which not less than 40-60 hours of the required 150 hours must be AOA 1-A credits or 20 hours may be AMA equivalent Michigan Category 1 (accredited) or Category 3 (residency) programs.
Every osteopathic physician who is renewing his/her license should retain records documenting the completion of continuing education. Those documents should be retained for a period of 4 years from the date of application.
The continuing education requirements apply to every physician renewing a Michigan osteopathic license who held the license for the 3-year period immediately preceding the date the license expires. The requirements apply whether or not the physician is actively engaged in the practice of osteopathic.
No one, including retired physicians, medical school faculty and resident physicians, is exempt from this requirement.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR MICHIGAN LICENSE FOR EXPIRATION DATE SINCE IT MAY DIFFER FROM AOA THREE YEAR CYCLE.
For your Michigan licensure requirements, visit the Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery or contact them directly at 517-335-0918
CME Program Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
Registrants for a Michigan Osteopathic Association continuing medical education program must submit requests for refunds in writing to the Association’s office. Requests for refunds must be postmarked at least two weeks prior to the program and will entitle registrant to a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Refund requests postmarked less than two weeks prior to the program will not qualify for a refund of the registration fees. Program brochures/registration forms and MOA web site shall include this information.
Course Disclaimer
The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) makes every effort to present high caliber speakers in their respective areas of expertise. Courses of the MOA are offered as information only and not as financial, accounting, legal or other professional advice. Attendees must consult with their own professional advisors for such advice. In addition, each participant must decide the merit and practicality of the material presented. The ideas and comments expressed during the courses are not necessarily endorsed by or are those of the MOA. The MOA warns attendees about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating new techniques into your practices.
Grievance Policy
The MOA shall accept comment and criticism regarding its CME programs. It shall address and resolve grievances regarding its CME activities. A criticism or concern reported anonymously on CME evaluation forms shall not be deemed a grievance; however, such complaints will be reported to the CME speakers and will be presented to the MOA Education Committee for discussion, validation or resolution as appropriate and reported to the MOA Board of Trustees in the MOA Education Committee Board report. A CME complaint or concern provided in writing or presented verbally by an identified individual registrant of an MOA CME program to an MOA CME official shall be deemed a grievance and shall be forwarded to the MOA Education Committee for resolution; CME speakers involved shall be notified of the concern. The resolution shall be reported to the MOA Board in the MOA Education Committee Board report and followed by a letter to the aggrieved acknowledging the grievance and providing the actions taken to resolve the grievance. If the MOA Education Committee is unable to resolve the issue, it shall be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final disposition. Where possible and necessary the appropriate changes will be made and recorded in accordance with the MOA policy.
To verify expiration dates for a Michigan osteopathic physician license/registration, please visit the Bureau of Health Care Services. Link>
American Osteopathic Association CME FAQ Page. Link>
2019-2021 CME Guide (PDF download) Link>
Florida CME Requirements: Link>
CE Broker Website: Link>
The purpose of the MOA SRE competition is to stimulate research by osteopathic medical students, residents and fellows who are MOA members. MOA medical student (enrolled in a COCA-accredited school) and resident/fellow members are invited to submit abstracts to be considered for:
1) POSTER (MOA to provide display board and T pins for hanging poster, average poster size is 4x6)
and, if desired,
2) ORAL Presentation-MOA Spring Only! (must develop a PowerPoint presentation. MOA to provide set up including LCD projector, laptop, audio, mic, screen and podium. AV tech available onsite). These individuals are eligible to submit posters for cash award prizes.
| Thursday, 4 - 6 pm Scientific Research Exhibits Poster set-up Room: TC's |
| Friday, 7:30 am - 1 pm (set up poster by 7:30 am) Scientific Research Poster Exhibits, Judging Room: TC's |
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Friday, 7:30 - 11:30 am |
The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts a Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) twice yearly. These competitions provide osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession. The SRE event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.
For more information on rules, awards and FAQs, visit: www.domoa.org/sre
Sponsors for the 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention include:
Beaumont Health
Coverys
McLaren Healthcare
Metro Health
Michigan Health and Hospital Association
This year, our exhibitor hall will be at capacity with compelling products and services.
Exhibitors: Visit www.domoa.org/sponsor-and-exhibit for more information.
Link: Exhibitor Prosectus (PDF)
Prize Drawings:
Prize drawing cards available at any exhibitor table and each exhibitor you visit can give you a sticker.
Visit 5 tables to receive 5 stickers to be eligible to enter for any prize.
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The 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention will be held at the Westin Southfield Detroit in Southfield, MI.
Thursday, May 14 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
The Westin Southfield Detroit, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075 (Map link)
Reservations: Call 888-627-8558, mention MOA Convention for discounted rate $135 by April 12, 2020.
