2023 Subspecialty Focused Meeting (ON-DEMAND)
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2023 Subspecialty Focused Meeting (On-Demand)
Advance your knowledge of the most updated clinical practice standards of care in cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and endocrinology.
19.00 hours of AOA Category 1A credits and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
What You’ll Learn
- Expand your knowledge in multiple specialty areas.
- Stay ahead of the curve on seasonal viruses, health screenings, and vaccines.
- Hear about breakthrough procedures in gastroenterology and pulmonary hypertension.
- Learn about new POCUS and OMM Updates.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .5 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA at the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Review basic Osteopathic philosophy, physiology and the application of OMT • Review OMT techniques that subspecialists can utilize safely for patients • Review how these techniques can be easily become adjuncts to our standard medical care to improve patient outcomes
CME Credit Available: This activity offers 0.5 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA at the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Review basic Osteopathic philosophy, physiology and the application of OMT
- Review OMT techniques that subspecialists can utilize safely for patients
- Review how these techniques can be easily become adjuncts to our standard medical care to improve patient outcomes
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Tsompanidis, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Antonios J. Tsompanidis, DO
Chief Academic Officer
CarePoint Health
Chief Academic Officer
CarePoint Health Christ Hospital, Jersey City
CarePoint Health Bayonne Medical Center, Bayonne
New Jersey -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Be able to define the 'tripledemic' • Comprehend immunity debt • Recognize the importance of RSV vaccine and its target the F-protein • Appreciate the new COVID variants including an Omicron sub variant XBC. 1.6 that is a recombination of both Delta and Omicron variants
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Be able to define the 'tripledemic'
- Comprehend immunity debt
- Recognize the importance of RSV vaccine and its target the F-protein
- Appreciate the new COVID variants including an Omicron sub variant XBC. 1.6 that is a recombination of both Delta and Omicron variants
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Dery, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
MarkAlain Dery, DO, MPH, FACOI
Chief Innovation Officer
Access Health Louisiana
Chief Innovation Officer
Access Health LouisianaAdjunct Professor of Medicine
Tulane University School of MedicineACOI Board of Directors Member
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Compare and contrast the 4 main endemic fungal infections • Analyze geographical and environmental implications of these infections when considering treatment and prevention interventions. • Understand when treatment is necessary and working with ID specialists to manage long term treatment therapies
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Compare and contrast the 4 main endemic fungal infections
- Analyze geographical and environmental implications of these infections when considering treatment and prevention interventions
- Understand when treatment is necessary and working with ID specialists to manage long term treatment therapies
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Dery, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
MarkAlain Dery, DO, MPH, FACOI
Chief Innovation Officer
Access Health Louisiana
Chief Innovation Officer
Access Health LouisianaAdjunct Professor of Medicine
Tulane University School of MedicineACOI Board of Directors Member
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Decrease administrative burden • Decrease the need for audits • Decrease unnecessary documentation in the medical record • Ensure that payment for E/M is resource based and that there is no direct goal for payment redistribution between specialties
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Decrease administrative burden
- Decrease the need for audits
- Decrease unnecessary documentation in the medical record
- Ensure that payment for E/M is resource based and that there is no direct goal for payment redistribution between specialties
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Young, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC
Principal Consultant
Young Medical Consulting, LLC
Young Medical Consulting, LLC, East Lansing, MI
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Definition of cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) • Role of imaging in the management of CTRCD • Review recent guidelines and pragmatic approach to managing cardio-oncology patients
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Definition of cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD)
- Role of imaging in the management of CTRCD
- Review recent guidelines and pragmatic approach to managing cardio-oncology patients
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Gongidi, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Vikranth Gongidi, DO, FACOI
Cardiologist
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
Director of Cardiology
Cardiologist
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
Vero Beach, FL -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Define the recommendations for use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and exclusion criteria for their use based upon the 2019 ACC/AHA/HRS Focused Update of Treatment Guidelines to Prevent Thromboembolism in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. • Discuss the research literature that led to the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) to adopt the National Coverage Decision for Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Device Implant and review the specific criteria that must be met for a patient to be considered eligible to receive a Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Device. • Discuss the up-to-date literature that compares Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin usage for patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Define the recommendations for use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and exclusion criteria for their use based upon the 2019 ACC/AHA/HRS Focused Update of Treatment Guidelines to Prevent Thromboembolism in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
- Discuss the research literature that led to the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) to adopt the National Coverage Decision for Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Device Implant and review the specific criteria that must be met for a patient to be considered eligible to receive a Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Device.
- Discuss the up-to-date literature that compares Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin usage for patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Faulknier, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Brett Faulknier, DO
Section Chair, Electrophysiology
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine - VCOM, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Section Chair, Electrophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Discuss the pathology of tricuspsid regurgitation including CIED (cardiac implantable electronic device) related tricuspid regurgitation. • Review current assessment recommendations with echocardiography for severe tricuspid regurgitation and tricuspid valve disease. • Discuss current and upcoming options for repair and replacement for severe tricuspid regurgitation.
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Discuss the pathology of tricuspid regurgitation including CIED (cardiac implantable electronic device) related tricuspid regurgitation.
- Review current assessment recommendations with echocardiography for severe tricuspid regurgitation and tricuspid valve disease.
- Discuss current and upcoming options for repair and replacement for severe tricuspid regurgitation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Sullivan, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Laura Sullivan, MD
Echo Lab Director
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Echo Lab Director
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers 1.5 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • To increase our Osteopathic Internists thoughtfulness, compassion, knowledgeable, and overall unique capabilities • To (hopefully) provide “pearls” useful to the internist in the care of his/her patients with complex or otherwise challenging medical problems • In the appropriate scenario, to remind clinicians to consider Toxic Shock Syndrome, potentially resulting in an improved outcome where current mortality estimates are 30-70%
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers 1.5 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn:
- To increase our Osteopathic Internists thoughtfulness, compassion, knowledgeable, and overall unique capabilities
- To (hopefully) provide “pearls” useful to the internist in the care of his/her patients with complex or otherwise challenging medical problems
- In the appropriate scenario, to remind clinicians to consider Toxic Shock Syndrome, potentially resulting in an improved outcome where current mortality estimates are 30-70%
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Drs. Blackburn, Hubbard, Kaiser-Smith, LePane, and Prior, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Gerald W. Blackburn, DO, MACOI (Moderator)
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Teaching Faculty, Section of Infectious Disease, Corewell Health/Botsford Campus
Farmington Hills, MIClinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic MedicineKevin P. Hubbard, DO, MACOI
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Director, Palliative Medicine Service
Associate Hospice Medical Director
Saint Luke’s Health SystemClinical Professor of Medicine
The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineJoanne Kaiser-Smith, DO, FACOI (President)
Associate Dean
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Professor of Medicine at RowanSOM
Professor of Medicine at RowanSOM
Stratford, New Jersey
Charlene A. LePane, DO, FACOI
Gastroenterologist
AdventHealth
Executive Director, AdventHealth Medical Group Medicine Specialties
Asst. Chief of Staff, AdventHealth, Celebration, Florida
Voluntary Adjunct Faculty, NSUKPCOM, KCUCOM, UCF College of Medicine, LECOM
John E. Prior, DO, FACOI
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, Pa -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Sleep apnea is a common medical condition, and all patients should be at least screened for the risk factors. • Testing can be done easily in the outpatient setting for sleep apnea. • Monitoring compliance to assure adequate treatment is needed.
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn:
- Sleep apnea is a common medical condition, and all patients should be at least screened for the risk factors.
- Testing can be done easily in the outpatient setting for sleep apnea.
- Monitoring compliance to assure adequate treatment is needed.
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Zetoony Nudell, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Michelle F. Zetoony-Nudell, DO, FACOI
Clinician and Owner
DO Sleep Solutions, Inc
Teaching Faculty, NOVA Southeastern School of Osteopathic Medicine
Teaching Faculty, PA-USF Morsani School of Medicine
Clinician and Owner, DO Sleep Solutions, Inc.
Pinellas Park, Florida -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
CME Credit Available: This activity offers .75 1A AOA Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter. Learning Objectives: In this session, you'll learn how to: • Review the latest life expectancy data for the US population by race/ethnicity. • Examine the historical events that impacted health disparities by race/ethnicity in the US including segregation, redlining, and mistrust. • Review clinical interventions that can lower a variety of risks for African America
CME Credit Available:
This activity offers .75 1A AOA
Note: ACOI reports credits to the AOA after the end of each quarter.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Review the latest life expectancy data for the US population by race/ethnicity.
- Examine the historical events that impacted health disparities by race/ethnicity in the US including segregation, redlining, and mistrust.
- Review clinical interventions that can lower a variety of risks for African Americans
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
ACOI requires each planner and presenter to identify all conflicts of interest and mitigates risk of bias using a series of strategies for relevant conflicts. Unless otherwise noted below, the ACOI, ACOI staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Hall, faculty for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Release & Review Date:
This activity is valid from May 13, 2023, until May 13, 2026.
Gregory Hall, MD
Founder & Board Chairman
National Institute for African American Health
Founder & Board Chairman, National Institute for African American Health
Board President, Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Associate Professor of Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeast Ohio Richmond Heights, Ohio