In this session, you'll learn: 

• Use of different treatment options for inpatient hyperglycemia.
• Knowing when it is appropriate for an insulin pump patient to operate their pump during hospital stay.
• Knowing which non-insulin drugs can or should not be used in hospitalized patients.

Marco Corallo, DO, FACOI

In this session, you'll learn how to:

• Describe basic concepts of anemia
• Define indications for and use of blood components
• Examine potential risks of blood products

Amanda Haynes, DO, Division Chief of Clinical Pathology Professional Services, Quality, and Operations, Geisinger Health System

In this session, you'll learn how to:

• Discuss the adverse effects of antibiotics use
• Understand the principals of optimal antibiotic use
• Discuss the elements of an antimicrobial stewardship program

Todd Levin, DO, FACOI, Chief of Medicine, Jefferson Health New Jersey

Understand the history, physical and lab presentation of Adrenal Insufficiency.

Understand the history, physical and lab presentation of Cushing Syndrome.

Understand evaluation and lab presentation of Hyperaldosteronism and Pheochromocytoma.

John R. Sutton, DO, MACOI, American College of Osteopathic Internists, Past President

Discuss the history of SARS and what we have learned about the viruses

Compare treatments and vaccines for Covid 19 (SARS 2)

Discuss isolation recommendations for Covid 19

Laurie Welton, DO, FACOI, Infectious Disease Consultant

(55 mins)

In this session, you'll learn how to:

• Discuss how procalcitonin is regulated.
• Define the role that procalcitonin plays in patient management.
• Understand the potential pitfalls of using procalcitonin.

Patrick C. Cullinan, DO, FACOI, Neurosurgical Intensivist Specialist, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center

In this session, you'll learn how to:

• Review history and basics behind rapid/molecular technologies in clinical practice as related to Infectious Diseases diagnostics. (ie. RDT, Rapid Diagnostic Testing)
• Discuss and compare timeline of rapid/molecular testing vs. older more traditional testing methods.
• Discuss benefits of rapid/molecular testing and contrast with the negative impacts.

Kenneth Woods, DO, Medical Director, Trinity Health System

In this session, you'll learn how to:

• Understand the current literature regarding the use of steroids in septic shock
• Understand the pathophysiology of adrenal insufficiency in septic shock
• What the possible future holds for the use of steroids in septic shock

Mouhamed Shatila, DO