
2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions
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Register
- Non-member - $1,244
- Member - $956
- Resident/Fellow - $350
- Student - $350
After actively participating in this educational activity, learners will achieve the following competencies, based on the sessions
they select:
• Improve patient care through the utilization of telemedicine
• Reduce the risk of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
• Prevent physician burnout
• Improve outcomes in patients with heart failure
• Enhance care for patient who identify as LGBTQ
• Treat patients with irritable bowel syndrome
• Improve care for patients with opioid use disorder
• Enhance care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
• Care for patients with COVID-19 infections
• Manage patients with asthma
• Prevent medical errors
• Appropriately prescribe controlled substances
• Prevent and mitigate domestic violence
• Prevent and mitigate human trafficking
• Manage patients with HIV/AIDS
This program was originally recorded on October 27-30, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/27/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to classify, stage and anticipate the clinical course of heart failure; define, recognize & prognosticate patients with Stage D (ie. Advanced) heart failure; and describe why and when to refer to Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology for the evaluation of therapies such as heart transplantation and ventricular assist device (VAD). This activity is worth 1.0 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to classify, stage, and anticipate the clinical course of heart failure; define, recognize, and prognosticate patients with Stage D (ie. Advanced) heart failure; and describe why and when to refer to Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology for the evaluation of therapies such as heart transplantation and ventricular assist device (VAD). This program was originally recorded on October 27, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Christopher J. Sciamanna, DO, FACOI
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Transplant Cardiology & Pulmonary Hypertension
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC
Oak Lawn, IL -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/30/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to describe accurate diagnostic and therapeutic information for common ocular conditions that may present to an internist; recognize information regarding underlying systemic conditions that may manifest ophthalmically; and identify ocular conditions that may portend significant morbidity and mortality. This activity is worth 0.75 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to describe accurate diagnostic and therapeutic information for common ocular conditions that may present to an internist; recognize information regarding underlying systemic conditions that may manifest ophthalmically; and identify ocular conditions that may portend significant morbidity and mortality. This program was originally recorded on October 30, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO
Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologist, North Idaho Dermatology, Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/29/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to recognize the role that vaccines have played in saving million of lives over the last several decades, the lifesaving role they currently play, as well as the role they will play in the future; identify key barriers to vaccine administration in the US; recognize why people fear vaccines; and identify patient concerns about and reactions to vaccines, explain patient options and assist patients in decision making. This activity is worth 1.0 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to recognize the role that vaccines have played in saving million of lives over the last several decades, the lifesaving role they currently play, as well as the role they will play in the future; identify key barriers to vaccine administration in the US; recognize why people fear vaccines; and identify patient concerns about and reactions to vaccines, explain patient options and assist patients in decision making. This program was originally recorded on October 29, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Bryan L. Martin, DO, FACOI
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Past President: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
President Elect: World Allergy Organization Powell, OHGerald W. Blackburn, DO, MACOI
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Teaching Faculty, Section of Infectious Disease, Beaumont Hospital/Botsford Campus
Farmington Hills, MIClinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Farmington Hills, MI -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/28/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to identify transfusion criteria in a patient with Acute MI and anemia; describe fluid management in acute pancreatitis; and explain the duration of AC on discharge in a cancer patient. This activity is worth 0.50 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to identify transfusion criteria in a patient with Acute MI and anemia; describe fluid management in acute pancreatitis; and explain the duration of AC on discharge in a cancer patient. This program was originally recorded on October 28, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Perry Dave, DO, FACOI
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine- University of Central Florida
US Department of Veteran's Affairs- Orlando VAMC Hospitalist Physician -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/28/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to describe some of the dangerous pitfalls encountered in rheumatic disease; identify the symptoms and what to do when you encounter them in rheumatic disease; and describe the difference RA makes. This activity is worth 0.75 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to describe some of the dangerous pitfalls encountered in rheumatic disease; identify the symptoms and what to do when you encounter them in rheumatic disease; and describe the difference RA makes. This program was originally recorded on October 28, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Howard L. Feinberg, DO, FACOI
Professor of Rheumatology
Touro University Medical Group
Professor of Rheumatology
Associate Medical Director TUMG -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/29/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to explain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transplantation; describe the outcomes of kidney transplant patients infected with COVID-19; and identify the general COVID-19 management strategies and vaccination recommendations for kidney transplant patients. This activity is worth 0.50 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to explain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transplantation; describe the outcomes of kidney transplant patients infected with COVID-19; and identify the general COVID-19 management strategies and vaccination recommendations for kidney transplant patients. This program was originally recorded on October 29, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Gaurav Gupta, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery
Vice-Chair, Division of Nephrology
Medical Director of Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VADr. Gupta has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Alexion - Honoraria Speaker, Consulting fee Scientific Advisory Board Bristol Myers Squibb - Consulting fee Scientific Advisory Board CareDx - Honoraria Speaker, Consulting fee Scientific Advisory Board Gilead – Research Funding Mallinckrodt - Honoraria Speaker Natera - Honoraria Speaker, Consulting fee Scientific Advisory Board Relypsa - Consulting fee Scientific Advisory Board Thermo Fisher - Honoraria Speaker Veloxis - Honoraria Speaker, Consulting fee Scientific Advisory Board
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/30/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to discuss the mechanism of delivering radioactive drugs to the tumors based on the Theranostic Nuclear Medicine paradigm; discuss the current treatment options that work according to the Theranostic Nuclear Medicine paradigm; and discuss the optimal applications for Theranostic Nuclear Medicine in clinical practice. This activity is worth 0.75 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to discuss the mechanism of delivering radioactive drugs to the tumors based on the Theranostic Nuclear Medicine paradigm; discuss the current treatment options that work according to the Theranostic Nuclear Medicine paradigm; and discuss the optimal applications for Theranostic Nuclear Medicine in clinical practice. This program was originally recorded on October 30, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Mark Tulchinsky, MD
Professor of Radiology and Medicine
CCD President-Elect (2020), the American College of Nuclear Medicine, Professor of Radiology and Medicine Associate Director, Nuclear Medicine Penn State Health, MiltonS. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/28/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to review the current state of legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in the USA-state vs Federal; assess the current evidence based literature on cannabinoid based compounds; and describe the components of the Human Endocannabinoid system and the promising pharmacologic applications. This activity is worth 0.75 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to review the current state of legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in the USA-state vs Federal; assess the current evidence based literature on cannabinoid based compounds; and describe the components of the Human Endocannabinoid system and the promising pharmacologic applications. This program was originally recorded on October 28, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
C. Clark Milton, DO, FACOI
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/30/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to develop a differential diagnosis of lymphadenopathy; Identify effective tools to assist in the diagnosis of lymphadenopathy; and explain general management strategies for patients with lymphadenopathy. This activity is worth 1.0 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to develop a differential diagnosis of lymphadenopathy; Identify effective tools to assist in the diagnosis of lymphadenopathy; and explain general management strategies for patients with lymphadenopathy. This program was originally recorded on October 30, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Kevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/27/2021
Completion of this activity will allow learners to demonstrate the harms and wastefulness that can, and do, occur as a result of tests and/or procedures that could have been avoided; explain the importance of physical examination to establish an accurate differential diagnosis and in assessing the adequacy or failure of treatment; recognize that not every leukocytosis is an infection and antibiotics are not necessary for every leukocytosis; describe the complications that can occur with a central line; identify the potential impact and undesirable outcomes of DNA testing; recognize that food allergies are due to IgE to a specific food, but that there are limitations to allergy skin testing to food; and explain that testing for food allergies is based on a careful history. This activity is worth 1.25 AOA Category 1A / AMA Category 1 Credits.
Completion of this activity will allow learners to demonstrate the harms and wastefulness that can, and do, occur as a result of tests and/or procedures that could have been avoided; explain the importance of physical examination to establish an accurate differential diagnosis and in assessing the adequacy or failure of treatment; recognize that not every leukocytosis is an infection and antibiotics are not necessary for every leukocytosis; describe the complications that can occur with a central line; identify the potential impact and undesirable outcomes of DNA testing; recognize that food allergies are due to IgE to a specific food, but that there are limitations to allergy skin testing to food; and explain that testing for food allergies is based on a careful history. This program was originally recorded on October 27, 2021 at the ACOI's 2021 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions.
Gerald W. Blackburn, DO, MACOI
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Teaching Faculty, Section of Infectious Disease, Beaumont Hospital/Botsford Campus
Farmington Hills, MIClinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Farmington Hills, MIMark D. Baldwin, DO, FACOI
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Yakima, WashingtonMarkAlain Dery, DO, FACOI
Chief Innovation Officer
Access Health Louisiana
Chief Innovation Officer
Medical Director of Infectious Diseases, Access Health Louisiana
Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LouisianaKevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Bryan L. Martin, DO, FACOI
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Past President: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
President Elect: World Allergy Organization Powell, OH