Discuss the requisite knowledge needed to begin using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in medical practice. Overview of ultrasound physics and machine knobology, the basics of image interpretation, and a review of clinical scenarios where POCUS may be useful. POCUS training is now taught to medical students at most medical schools. It is also to be learned by resident physicians in multiple specialties, recently required in Family Medicine programs. At the same time, there are many practicing physicians who have had little or no POCUS training in their schooling or residency, leaving them ill-prepared to use it in practice or supervise students and residents using it. This lecture will help to close this knowledge gap by exposing POCUS beginners to key concepts required for adopting it in practice. It will also allow more advanced users the opportunity to reaffirm their knowledge.
Narrative Medicine Practice with participants engaging in narrative medicine reflection, writing and sharing. Enhance skills of listening, witnessing and holding stories of others with an expanded perspective. Most of the time dedicated to writing, reflecting, and sharing with one another.
During this first 2-hour intense urgent care workshop, participants will receive hands-on instruction and practice on (1) Plantar Wart Treatment, Ingrown Toenails and Digital Blocks and (2) Fluorescein Eye Exams. Each participant will be able to practice and observe with immediate feedback from the supervising faculty. These urgent care workshops are designed for those looking to enhance their current skills and review current practice or looking to acquire new skills. Billing and coding associated with these procedures will also be reviewed.
Delve into the nuances of pediatric osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and uncover evidence-based strategies to achieve exceptional results. Explore key indications, contraindications, and techniques tailored for young patients, while seamlessly integrating parents/guardians into the treatment plan. Master the impact of bone ossification stages, address common pediatric conditions, and confidently perform OMT interventions for maximum patient benefit.
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This program will cover the laws and ethical guidelines related to research in Osteopathic Colleges. It will cover the ACOFP Ethical Guidelines in the treatment of patients by Family Practice physicians. It will explore the various requirements for clinical trials including those involving human subjects. There will also be discussion of the meaning of FDA approval and "off label" use.
Recruiting and retaining enough community preceptors is an ongoing challenge for family medicine clerkships. Enhanced pre-clerkship training, faculty development of preceptors, and incentives for precepting can improve motivation for precepting and allow students to be meaningful members of care teams. Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to: access resources to enhance their teaching skills; connect with medical schools within the state to develop mutually beneficial teaching relationships; and integrate students into clinical workflow. This program collaborates with Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Teacher (STFM) for the ACOFP Clinical Preceptor Education Series.
How do we get a medical license and keep a medical license. What could jeopardize your license? As a member of a state medical board working at a time where the Interstate Physician Compact is evolving, it is important that physicians are aware of changes and how to best position themselves to be able to get a license quickly and keep a license active or activatable.
Consider the pros and cons of AI-based technology use in the osteopathic doctor’s office. As such, will attendees leave this session, they will:
• Evaluate the framework of AI as it applies to healthcare and the ethical issues related to data entry.
• Analyze the dark sides of AI’s infrastructure and how they may adversely affect the osteopathic family physician.
• Create a balanced ethical approach to utilize AI in the office
Discover how a revolutionary approach to behavioral health referrals is transforming patient outcomes while tackling the access crisis. This presentation dives into groundbreaking research on TOP Match, a scientifically validated referral system that pairs patients with providers who deliver superior results. Attendees will explore the critical role of multi-dimensional assessments, the power of data-driven referrals, and evidence from PCORI-funded studies demonstrating 80% of patients returning to full health—setting a new standard in behavioral health care. By delivering this breakthrough in quality, the process also solves critical access issues, ensuring faster, more effective care for all. Join us to learn how the future of primary care can drive measurable, impactful outcomes for patients.
During this second 2-hour intense urgent care workshop, participants will be divided into small groups that will rotate through three unique stations for 40 minutes each with hands-on instruction and practice on (1) Suturing, (2) Incision & Drainage, and (3) Dislocation Reduction. Each participant will be able to practice and observe with immediate feedback from the supervising faculty. These urgent care workshops are for those looking to enhance their current skills and review current practice or looking to acquire new skills. Billing and coding associated with these procedures will also be reviewed.
Encouraging physicians to resume authority over the provision of health care. Family Physicians are well trained in a broad scope of medical conditions from preventative health and wellness to disease management to procedures. This lecture aims to encourage and inspire physicians to take the lead in healthcare, walking away from being seen as another employee of the "Health System" and becoming a primary driver of change for physician autonomy, patient care and and community leadership.
