Spring 2012: Volume 23, Number 2

T H E AWA R D W I N N I N G J O U R N A L O F T H E M I C H I G A N O S T E O PAT H I C A S S O C I AT I O N

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TRIAD Staff Bruce A. Wolf, D.O. & John Sealey, D.O., Editors-in-Chief Jennifer N. Trayan, Managing Editor John Bodell, D.O.; Vance Powell, D.O. & William Strampel, D.O., Contributing Editors

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Kris T. Nicholoff, Executive Director Lisa M. Neufer, Director of Administration Kevin M. McFatridge, Manager of Communications Cyndi Earles, Director, MOA Service Corp.

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Schedule of Events for the MOA Scientific Convention (Wednesday and Thursday)

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What’s Happening in Lansing

by Tim Skubick

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Schedule of Events for the MOA Scientific Convention (Friday and Saturday)

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Dr. Shelby-Lane’s Prescription for Living Longer: Laughter

by Cynthia Shelby-Lane, M.D.

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Past Exhibitors Featured at the MOA Scientific Convention

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Schedule of Events for the Practice Managers Program

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The Mad Hatter by Jill Brouhard, CMPE

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Information on the Hyatt Regency Dearborn

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Scientific Research Exhibit Competition

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MOA Student Program, “Speed Network a DME”

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Intern-Resident Program, “Obtaining a Job After Residency”

Board of Trustees President Kurt C. Anderson, D.O. President-Elect Edward J. Canfield, D.O. Immediate Past President George T. Sawabini, D.O. Secretary-Treasurer Michael D. Weiss, D.O. Trustees Bruce A. Wolf, D.O. & John Sealey, D.O. Department of Continuing Education Lawrence J. Abramson, D.O. & Sonbol A. Shahid-Salles, D.O. Department of Insurance Donna R. Moyer, D.O. Department of Judiciary and Ethics Lawrence L. Prokop, D.O. & Myral R. Robbins, D.O. Department of Membership George T. Sawabini, D.O. Department of Professional Affairs Robert G. Piccinini, D.O. & Jesse A. Park, Student Department of Public Affairs The osteopathic profession in Michigan is made up of osteopathic physicians, osteopathic hospitals and an osteopathic medical school. This TRIAD stands together to serve our patients and one another.

TRIAD, the official journal of the Michigan Osteopathic Association, serves Michigan’s osteopathic community, including its osteopathic physicians, hospitals, medical school and patients.

The Michigan Osteopathic Association will not accept responsibility for statements made or opinions expressed by any contributor or any article or feature published in TRIAD. The views expressed are those of the writer, and not necessarily official positions of MOA. TRIAD reserves the right to accept or reject advertising. The acceptance of an advertisement from another health institution or practitioner does not indicate an endorsement by MOA. TRIAD (ISSN 1046-4948; USPS 301-150) is published under the direction of the MOA Editorial Committee.

The committee develops policies regarding the content, advertising and format of all MOA publications.

TRIAD is published quarterly. Periodical postage paid at Okemos, MI 48864 and other post offices.

Subscription rate: $50 per year for non-members (includes UPDATE newsletter). All correspondence should be addressed to: Communications Department, Michigan Osteopathic Association, 2445 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864. Phone: 517/347-1555 Fax: 517/347-1566 Website: www.mi-osteopathic.org E-mail: moa@mi-osteopathic.org POSTMASTER: send address changes to TRIAD, 2445 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864. ©2012 Michigan Osteopathic Association

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Editor’s Notebook by Bruce A. Wolf, D.O.

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President’s Page by Kurt C. Anderson, D.O.

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AMOA News by Pam Kolinski

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MSUCOM Campus Day

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Dean’s Column by William Strampel, D.O.

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Intern-Resident Perspective by Sonbol Shahid-Salles, D.O.

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The Last Word by Kris Nicholoff

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editor’s notebook

by Bruce A. Wolf, D.O.

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his issue of TRIAD is dedicated to the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Scientific Convention. The Convention occurs after the MOA House of Delegates meeting, which helps shape the policy of our Association for the upcoming year. Michigan plays an important role in the American Osteopathic Association’s policy-making as we are one of the largest delegations to the AOA House of Delegates.

This year’s Convention begins with the pharmacological update and exhibitor booth kick-off, followed by an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) workshop and update from Mary Goldman, D.O. and Lisa DeStefano, D.O. With the opportunity to earn 30 category 1-A Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, this Convention is definitely something you don’t want to miss. Topics include a cardiology update, an overview of opioid dependence treatment, an oncology update from the Great Lakes Cancer Institute, renewals and changes occurring in your medical practice, and health and wellness. There will also be an update from the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP) which will range from a geriatric medicine update to challenging dermatology cases seen in primary care.

In addition, there are opportunities to interact with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) students (our future), and catch up with classmates during college night. The MOA Student Program will provide first- and second-year students the opportunity to network and meet directors of medical education from more than 10 hospitals in Michigan. This is extremely important, as it gives the students a deeper understanding of each hospital and what kind of work they entail. The MSUCOM Student Campus Day for the third year students aids them in succeeding in an increasingly competitive residency selection process.

The lunch sessions on Thursday and Friday should be phenomenal with Tim Skubick discussing politics and policies in Michigan and Cynthia Shelby-Lane, M.D., showing how laughter really is the best medicine. The scientific research exhibits will have some excellent work performed by our students, interns, and residents. The students, interns, and residents thoroughly enjoy interacting with us at convention. They get to ask questions about how we chose our specialties, what type of practice do we have, and learn about public policy. I most certainly have enjoyed meeting and talking with the students, as they are going to be taking care of us one day. This is a wonderful setting that as colleagues we can get together and exchange ideas on how to treat our patients and educate ourselves for the future. I know that you will enjoy this meeting as much as I will.

I want to thank the MOA Education Committee, the Scientific Research Subcommittee, and Melissa Budd, the CME Meeting Coordinator for the MOA for their hard work and dedication in putting together this year’s convention.

Bruce A. Wolf, D.O., is TRIAD co-editor-in-chief and a member of the MOA Board of Trustees. He can be reached at BWolf@dmc.org.

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by Kurt C. Anderson, D.O.

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MOA President Kurt C. Anderson, D.O., is a private practice family physician and medical director for sports medicine at Central Michigan University.

He can be reached at kander54@aol.com.

t seems hard to believe that it is nearly time for my term as president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) to be over, as the past nine months have literally flown by.

Your Board of Trustees met in early February in Dearborn to discuss some old, current and new issues facing us as physicians. Where we have been able to deal successfully with many of these in the past, the new legislative year will bring new efforts to once again limit what we do on behalf of our patients, or allow other non-physicians to do what we do; either way if these happen to any degree, we will lose. It is most fortunate that we have astute physicians serving on the MOA Council on Governmental Affairs to monitor any and all legislative attempts to limit or infringe upon our practice rights. In addition, the MOA has at our disposal Kevin McKinney of McKinney and Associates as our legislative liaison and lobbyist. Kris Nicholoff is also a lobbyist who still keeps up with what’s going on at the Capitol in addition to being the Executive Director for the MOA. Together, they act as our “watchdog” with regard to issues both against as well as in favor of the MOA. Looking back over my term so far, I wanted to re-invigorate the component societies of the MOA in the form of a grass roots approach to further enhance their impact to their members in order to build strength as a united voice whenever it came time to speak. I had the opportunity to attend many of the component meetings usually in conjunction with any of a number of excellent Continuing Medical Education (CME) events. Whether it was on Mackinaw Island, in Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Shanty Creek, Dearborn or Detroit, I saw the commitment of our osteopathic profession to grow and strengthen, but more importantly, to connect with the students, interns, and residents, as they are our future.

On Monday, March 26th, I addressed students of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) at a luncheon on the MSU campus and heard comments, concerns, and suggestions about how the MOA can be improved to meet their needs. Obviously the way they view medicine as a career is different than it was thirty years ago when I was in their shoes, making it even more important that we, the MOA, show them the value added benefit of being a member of the MOA long before they are asked to pay dues as fully licensed D.O.s. No better example of this can be made than by the fact that this year’s Scientific Convention will offer CME opportunities for the interns and residents as well as the many practicing physicians across the state. High quality CME is what we need in light of the exponential leaps in medicine that are occurring, and high quality CME is what you will see. The MOA Education Committee has, as always, been diligent in preparing multiple venues in response to what is needed and what is wanted by you and me. If it has been a while since you have attended the MOA’s Scientific Convention, I think you will be most pleasantly surprised. We will also be offering some alternative events during the course of the Convention such as tickets to a Tigers game on Wednesday, May 16th and a shopping trip to Somerset Collection (don’t tell my wife!).

In closing, let me express my thanks to you, the MOA membership, for this opportunity for me to serve as your president. It has truly been an honor and a privilege. I have stood on the shoulders of those before me, and stand ready to support those who will follow me. The MOA is in good hands and will continue to serve you, its members, for a long, long time.

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by Pam Kolinski

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he Advocates for the Michigan Osteopathic Association (AMOA) was implemented to help support Michigan’s osteopathic physicians. One of the ways that we are able to do this is through the MOA’s Scientific Convention. AMOA’s annual House of Delegates assembly is an excellent opportunity for members to learn what the advocates are working on throughout the year. It is also a forum to share ideas and programs from around the state that could get some much-needed support from members.

Through the MOA’s Scientific Convention, the AMOA is able to reach the physicians that we advocate for face-to-face. In addition to our House of Delegates assembly, we have tables set up during the convention for spouses, friends and family members to understand what we’re about and join our organization. This year we have something new. We will have pieces of artwork for sale for the duration of convention. Forty percent of the money collected will go to scholarships for students affiliated with the AMOA. This is something we’ve never done, and we are very excited about it!

We will have pieces of artwork for sale for the duration of the convention. Forty percent of the money collected will go to scholarships for students affiliated with the AMOA. This is something we’ve never done, and we are very excited about it!

In the 10 years since my husband began medical school, the advocates have provided support and encouragement to me, along with so many others, every step of the way. There is no other place I could have encountered people who understand the long and sometimes difficult journey to a spouse, friend or family member becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicine. I cherish the friendships I have made with the advocates throughout Michigan and across the country. Meeting advocates from other states is a great way to get ideas and share stories about experiences and trials. We are a small group, but our reach is large.

If you have a spouse, friend or family member who is interested in becoming an advocate for the MOA, I encourage you to tell them to visit our page under the “Committees and Organizations” tab at www.mi-osteopathic.org. We also have a new website at www.mi-advocates.org. There, you can learn more about what we do for our member physicians and contact any of the advocates with questions.

We care about our osteopathic physicians in Michigan, and we want to see them succeed.

Pam Kolinski is president of Advocates for the Michigan Osteopathic Association.

She can be reached at michadvocates@yahoo.com.

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MOA Scientific Convention

Schedule • Wednesday–Thursday

The 2012 MOA Scientific Convention will be from Wednesday, May 16 to Saturday, May 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI. Below is the tentative schedule of events for the week.* WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

THURSDAY, MAY 17

(3 hours of CME credit)

(9 hours of CME credit)

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MOA HOUSE OF DELEGATES Springwells 3 - 4 p.m.

EXHIBITOR KICK-OFF, PHARMACOLOGICAL UPDATE (Visit Booths) GLC 4 - 7 p.m.

OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE (OMM) WORKSHOP AND UPDATE Regency E-K Mary Goldman, D.O.; Lisa DeStefano, D.O. 4 - 7 p.m.

POLICY AND POLITICS Springwells Anthony Ognjan, D.O., F.A.C.P.; Lawrence Abramson, D.O.

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7 - 8 a.m.

BREAKFAST SESSION: NOVO NORDISK PRODUCT THEATER (Pre-registration required) Regency A-D Sponsored by Novo Nordisk 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CARDIOLOGY UPDATE • In/Out of Stress Test • The Abnormal of the Normal EKG • Lipid Poly Pharmacy • Atrial Fibrillation Regency A-D Brett Eliuk, D.O., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.O.I.; Felix J. Rogers, D.O.; David Strobl, D.O.; R.K. Thakur, M.D., F.A.C.C. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

PHYSICIANS’ CLINICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM – BUPRENORPHINE OFFICE-BASED TREATMENT OF OPIOID DEPENDENCE (OBOT) (Pre-registration required) • Overview: Opioid Dependence Treatment with Buprenorphine/ Naloxone • Patient Evaluation / case studies • Clinical use of Buprenorphine / case studies • Overview of Clinical Tools • Completing the notifi cation of intent Waiver • Q&A / Wrap-up Regency E-K Funding for this session was made possible, in part, by (1H79T1022022) from SAMHSA. William Morrone, D.O.; Michael Brooks, D.O. 12 - 1:30 p.m.

“WHAT’S HAPPENING IN LANSING” WITH TIM SKUBICK Springwells Tim Skubick

1:30 - 2 p.m.

PHARMACOLOGICAL UPDATE (Visit Booths) GLC 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE (OMM) HANDS ON Franklin Mary Goldman, D.O.; Keith Barbour, D.O. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

INTERNS, RESIDENTS AND NEW PHYSICIANS PROGRAM Stanley Steamer 1:30 - 5 p.m.

MSUCOM STUDENT CAMPUS DAY Third-year students Regency A-D 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

MOA STUDENT PROGRAM First- and Second-year students Marquis 2 - 6 p.m.

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS (MAOFP) • Geriatric Medicine-Update and case studies in an Extended Care Facility • Sports Medicine, common Injuries in the throwing Athlete • Addiction Medicine Prevention and case studies at a Community Health Center • Challenging Dermatology cases seen in Primary Care Regency E-K Andrew Adair, D.O., MAOFP President; Frank Komara, D.O.; Greg Cibor, D.O.; David Best, D.O.; Elizabeth Kozlowski, D.O.

*Schedule is subject to change

Keynote Speaker: Thursday’s Luncheon

What’s Happening in Lansing Everybody knows what happens in Lansing may impact the lives of all Michigan residents, but how do you get the inside scoop on what issues the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate are facing? Tim Skubick has the answers. As the keynote speaker at the Thursday luncheon during the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Scientific Convention, Skubick’s presentation promises to be entertaining and informative.

Skubick is the longest-serving member of the State Capitol Press Corps with 42 years of covering Michigan government and politics. Skubick anchors and produces the weekly public television series “Off the Record”, and has since 1972.

Additionally, he covers the capitol for WJBK-TV 2 in Detroit, WWJ News Radio 950 in Detroit and 54 other radio stations

statewide. He writes a weekly political column and blog for 22 statewide newspapers and is a member of the broadcasters and journalism halls of fame.

Skubick has done more political broadcasts than any other journalist, print or broadcast, in the state and has been covering Michigan government and politics since 1969. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Broadcast Journalism from Michigan State University.

Tim Skubick’s first book, Off the Record, was named a 2004 “Michigan Notable Book.” A second book, See Dick and Jen Run: The 2006 Michigan Race for Governor was published in 2006. He was installed into the Michigan Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2008.

Skubick has received four Emmys for his work in television and has written two books on state politics.

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MOA Scientific Convention

Schedule • Friday–Saturday

The 2012 MOA Scientific Convention will be from Wednesday, May 16 to Saturday, May 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI. Below is the tentative schedule of events for the week.* FRIDAY, MAY 18 (10 hours of CME credit) 7 - 8 a.m.

BREAKFAST SESSION: DECREASE RISK AND INCREASE PROFIT: A NON-INVASIVE ALTERNATIVE TO FEMORAL CATHETERIZATION (Pre-registration required) Regency A-D Sponsored byUniversal Health Solutions.

Steve Comer, President,Universal Health Solutions 8 - 9 a.m.

YOGA Springwells 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

PREP FOR PRACTICE: POINT VS. COUNTERPOINT • Making Sense of Multiple HIT Programs • Patient Centered Medical Home • Employed vs. Independent • Social Media in Practice Regency A-D Jackie Rosenblatt, Ph.D.; James Clinton, D.O.; Lawrence Cowsill, D.O.; Stephen Swetech, D.O.; Steve Witt, CPA, Yeo & Yeo; Jennifer Trayan 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

GREAT LAKES CANCER INSTITUTE: ONCOLOGY UPDATE: THE CONTINUUM OF CANCER CARE • Managing HPV in the Prevention of Cancer • Interventional Radiology as an Adjunct to the Management of Cancer • HIV-related Malignancy • Proton Beam Therapy • Medical Management in Palliative Care Regency E-K Raymond Demers, M.D.; Bernadette Gendernalik, D.O.; Anthony Kudirka, M.D.; Peter Gulik, D.O.; Jack Nettleton, M.D.; Michael Parmer, D.O.

9 - 10 a.m.

MEDITATION Springwells 9 - 11 a.m.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH JUDGING GLC A Lawrence Abramson, D.O.; Henry Beckmeyer, D.O.; James Clinton, D.O.; Anthony Ognjan, D.O., F.A.C.P.; Aaron Ellenbogen, D.O.; Ryan Hart, D.O.; Steve Proper, Student; Michael Burla, Student 12 - 1:30 p.m.

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION “LAUGH MORE, LIVE LONGER” Springwells Cynthia Shelby-Lane, M.D. 1:30 - 2 p.m.

PHARMACOLOGICAL UPDATE (Visit Booths) GLC 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE (OMM) HANDS ON Franklin 2 - 6 p.m.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SESSION • Dementia Update • Geriatrics Exercise Prescription • Pediatric Obesity • Travel Medicine Regency E-K Craig Glines, D.O.; Francis Komara, D.O.; Paul Ehrmann, D.O.; Anthony Ognjan, D.O., F.A.C.P.

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SATURDAY, MAY 19 (8 hours of CME credit) 7 - 7:45 a.m.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Springwells Sponsored by Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DIALOGS IN PATIENT/PHYSICIAN PROTECTION ISSUES (qualifies for Florida CME) • The Graying of HIV & Hepatitis C • Domestic Violence • Federal and State Laws related to the prescribing of Controlled Substances • Professional and Medical Ethics • Risk Management • Florida Laws and Rules • Prevention of Medical Errors Springwells Boxed Lunch Sponsored by The Doctors Company Hal Friedman, D.O.; Peter Gulick, D.O.; Cristy Cardinal; William Morrone, D.O.; Elizabeth Petsche, J.D.; Carla White; Christine Pickard; Daniel J. Schulte; John Tower, D.O.

Keynote Speaker: Friday’s Luncheon

Dr. Shelby-Lane’s Prescription for Living Longer: Laughter It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. As an alumnus of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and Second City School of Comedy, Cynthia Shelby-Lane, M.D., follows that advice to spread a healthy dose of humor.

Whether in her office or on stage, she shares stories, jokes, personal experiences, and practical strategies for using humor to cope with stress and illness in our daily lives.

The storms of life happen to all of us. Through her experiences as a doctor and a comedian, Dr. Shelby-Lane has learned that our sixth sense - the sense of humor - has important healing powers, when it comes to the body and mind.

Dr. Shelby-Lane is not alone in her belief that laughter is good medicine. Her respected medical colleagues include newsworthy practitioners. Among them are Dr. Norman Cousins, author of “Anatomy of an Illness”; Dr. Patch Adams, physician, activist and clown; Dr. Ken Jeong, physician, comedian and actor; Dr. Lee S. Berk, Ph. D., researcher and collaborator with TV Land; and, Larry Harmon, (aka Bozo the Clown). Harmon’s main aspiration was to become a doctor, but he changed his career path after Al Jolson advised, “Being a doctor of medicine is honorable, but you’ll touch so many more lives as a doctor of laughter!”

Now, with an outlook influenced by her experiences, textbooks and comedy training, she included laughter in the healing process, while working through danger and crime on a daily basis. At night, she performed as a stand-up comedian at a string of comedy clubs.

Little did she know how closely related these challenging careers truly were when she started her journey.

Through it all, the dangers and illness, the laughter and healing, Dr. Shelby-Lane has earned the well-deserved title of “Doctor in the ‘Hood.” It’s both a compliment and a reputation, after dedicating her life to making people feel better by laughing, while dealing with health in the “Hood,” with the use of humor and laughter, on a daily basis.

What is funny to one person may not be funny to another, which serves as a natural way of identifying common

Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane, the “ageless doctor”, believes that personalized preventive care is of the utmost importance in helping people achieve their health goals. She can be reached at agelessdoctor@gmail.com. ground. And though laughter may not be a cure-all for all ailments in the world, humor is a stress-buster and can bring people together. So a solid health plan would be, to spread HUMOR around.

Discussing the value of laughter is about as fulfilling as talking about eating a delicious meal. The benefit is not in the description, but in the experience. Dr. Shelby-Lane’s prescription is to get carried away with laughter. Look for humor in everyday life, and give yourself permission to laugh out loud when something tickles your funny bone.

To get you started, Dr. Shelby Lane has created a Humor Survival Checklist for using humor. It’s a prescription for you, your family, colleagues and even strangers. It’s full of science and entertainment. Maybe someone who can really use a laugh might poke holes at this theory. Just remind them, how good it feels to laugh out loud - which is healthy advice. Wherever you are; your office or your home, at the park or in the airport, or anywhere you may be, here’s your prescription: “Laughter is medicine!”

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Past Exhibitors Featured at the MOA Scientific Convention

The Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Annual Scientific Convention attracts more than 1,000 top Osteopathic physicians, medical students and health care professionals engaging them in a four-day educational and hands on learning forum.

The exhibit hall will be in the Great Lakes Center at the Hyatt Regency beginning Wednesday, May 16th. Be sure to stop by and see what they have to off er. Past exhibitors include:

21st Century Healing A.T. Still University COM (KCOM) AAA Group Services Abbott Laboratories ABEL Medical Software, Inc. Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers Accubill Medical Services, LLC AccuShred Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Advanced Back Care / Hill Labs Advanced Care Pharmacy & Medical Supply Aesthera AIT Laboratories Al Bourdeau Insurance Service, Inc. Alcon Laboratories Allscripts Alpha Omega Medical Billing Alpharma Pharmaceuticals, LLC AmerAssist American Heart Association American House Senior Living Residences American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Ameritox Amgen Ann Arbor Credit Bureau Ansar Group, Inc. Arbonne International Arden Courts – Memory Care Community Arizona COM (AZCOM)

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MOA Scientific Convention

Practice Managers Program

The Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Scientific Convention is also open to all practice managers for osteopathic physicians across Michigan. The cost is $225/person which includes two lunches and one breakfast. There will be 10 hours of CMOM CEUs anticipated.

FRIDAY, MAY 18

THURSDAY, MAY 17 CEU Sessions in the DeSoto Room

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9:30 a.m.

COFFEE AND REGISTRATION

7:30 a.m.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION

10 a.m.

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8 a.m.

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11 a.m.

PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME Speaker: Tom Rybarczyk; Sponsored by BCBSM Noon LUNCH Sponsored by MOA Career Center 1 p.m.

LEAN Joseph Fortuna, M.D., Vice Chair, MPCC 2 p.m.

ICD 10 UPDATE Rob Sawalski, BCBSM 3 p.m.

VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL Visit GLC for Exhibits 4 - 9 p.m.

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9:15 BREAK 9:30 a.m.

PREPARING FOR RAC AUDITS LuAnn Jenkins, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CFPC, President,Michigan Medical Billers Association 10:45 a.m.

BREAK 11 a.m.

MANAGING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Janice Buxton, Association Benefits 12 p.m.

LUNCH AND VISIT EXHIBIT HALL Visit GLC for Exhibits 1:30 p.m.

JUGGLING MULTIPLE HATS Jill Brouhard, CMPE 2:45 p.m.

BREAK 3 p.m.

DASHBOARDING Speaker to be determined

Keynote Speaker: Practice Managers Program

The Mad Hatter Are there days in your life as a medical practice manager when you feel like the Mad Hatter? And I don’t mean Hatta the Hatter, the fictional character in Lewis Carroll’s famous story of Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Although, the imagery may be apropos, as you have felt like Alice running disorientated, chasing the Red Queen and following the Cheshire Cat. You put on your “billing” hat and try to get ready to comply with 5010 claim format or ICD10. You are sitting patiently on hold when a sobbing employee appears in your doorway.

You hang up and put on your “counselor” hat and prepare to listen, soothe and help. Are you trained for this? What does the employee handbook say?

You quickly switch into your “Human Resource Manager” hat and try not to run afoul of some MFLA law or ADD Act requirements. All you really want to do is hug them, but that may be a violation of the sexual harassment policy you had to write for the personnel plan. You hug them anyway and send them, tissue box in hand, to return to their position at the front desk.

No sooner do you sit back down then you get a call from one of the doctors in your practice. He or she does not seem to understand the policy on charting compliance and clinical quality. It is clearly stated in the Governance Manual that you carefully created with your “CEO” hat on. You patiently explain that, yes, in fact to bill a 99214 the doctor must

document the family and social history. Never mind the Med Assurant audit you have next week. Where did you put your “risk management” hat? Oh, yes, it’s on the shelf with the “Compliance Officer” hat, next to the HIPAA Compliance Plan.

The doctor has calmed down and you turn back to the computer screen on your desk. You open one of the 94 email messages in your inbox and up pops a scary warning message.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SYSTEM ADMINSTRATOR. Oh, heavens, where is the “I.T.” hat! You do have to know enough about the technology in your practice to know who to call. Where is that number again?

Another physician wants to know if you’ve gotten the new practice brochure ready for the printer. On goes the “marketing” hat and you pull up the Publisher™ file on your desktop. Should you do a trifold or booklet style? Are you wondering if you should have taken that marketing class instead of the art class?

This is the reality of the typical private practice administrator. You do not command the resources of the major hospital system with a department for every task. You must change hats frequently during your day and somehow get it all done. Join your colleagues at the Michigan Osteopathic Association Scientific Convention and learn some new techniques for managing your multi-tasking roles with a professionalism your physicians will appreciate. Until then, put on your “accountant” hat and get the payables done!

Jill Brouhard has been working in practice management for more than 22 years and most recently joined the consulting staff of Medical Informatics Solutions. She can be reached at jbrouhard@mis-llc.com.

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his reserved for only those who best reflect the principles of osteopathic medicine with their research exhibit.

Scientific Research Exhibits

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nnually, the Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts its Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) Competition during the MOA Scientific Convention. This competition provides osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession.

Our event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and confirms that the profession is and will be in good hands.

Nine judges, working in teams of three, evaluate the exhibits based on criteria established in four domains: • Setup (background/hypothesis) • Work (measurement/data collection) • Analysis (results/medical application) • Presentation (eff ective organization/illustration of research) Winning participants receive these cash awards: • First place: $1,000 • Second place: $750 • Third place: $500 • Outstanding case report: $250 • People’s choice: $100 Additionally, the Andrew Taylor Still (ANDY) Achievement Award may be presented to an outstanding exhibilt. The ANDY Award, which includes an exquisitely carved crystal piece and a $1,500 cash prize, is not awarded every year. This award 20

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PAST ANDY AWARD WINNERS • 2007: Scott Fannin, D.O. • 2006: Heather Lake, D.O., Rob Wall, D.O., Loai Marouf, D.O. and Chris Buatti • 1999: Lisa Vredevoogd, D.O., Mark Notman, PhD, Martin Hogan, PhD and William Johnston, D.O. • 1997: Rick Hallgren, PhD • 1995: Edward G. Loniewski, D.O., Joseph Williams, D.O., Anthony Bahu, D.O. and Rob Schafina, D.O. • 1993: Frank A. Paul, D.O. The MOA Scientific Research Exhibit Competition promotes research and osteopathic principles and practices.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH EXHIBIT SPONSORS Platinum Sponsor St. John Health System – Osteopathic Division The Doctors Company Patron Sponsor Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Oakland Silver Sponsor Botsford Hospital Bronze Sponsor Garden City Hospital

Guidelines for the Scientific Research Exhibit General Information • Complete the exhibit application (http://mi-osteopathic. org/pages/physicians/SREGuidelines.php) and submit to the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) by April 9, 2012.

This deadline will be strictly enforced.

• Applications received after April 9, 2012 will be accepted only if space is available and will incur a $50 late fee. If you submit after the April 9, 2012 deadline, the SRE Committee will contact you if they wish to accept your submission.

• All contributing authors will be notified via email that their electronic applications have been successfully received by the MOA with a summary of the submission, including the entirety of the abstract.

• Applications are processed by the MOA on a first-come,

2011 First Place Brian Keyes, D.O., Orthopedic Surgery Resident St. John Providence Health System Second Place Brandon A. Behjatnia, D.O., MPT, Chief Radiology Resident Oakwood Southshore Medical Center Clinical Instructor Michigan State University Third Place Elizabeth Hanlon, D.O. Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center Outstanding Case Report Nicholas S. Hoeve, D.O., Resident Metro Health Hospital People’s Choice Award Shane R. Sergent, MSUCOM OMS II Botsford Hospital Honorable Mentions Molly Maniscalco, D.O., Resident Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center Jaskiran Jhajj, D.O. Garden City Hospital Joel M. Post, D.O., PGY3 Orthopedic Surgery Resident Ingham Regional Medical Center

2010 Carrie Fitzgerald, D.O., MPH Nicole Szell, OMS3 Karen Estrine, D.O. Courtney Tabaka, OMSIV Scott Welle, D.O. Tarek Pacha, D.O. 2009 Karla Witzke, D.O. Karen Estrine, D.O. Tarek Pacha, D.O. Monica Maka Nafsou, OMSIV Stephen Swetech, D.O. 2008 Beth Makowski, D.O. Mohammad F. Katranji, D.O. Karla D. Witzke, D.O. Rob Wall, D.O. Michael Oleyar Jeffrey Schock, D.O. Christopher Shiepis, D.O. Amy Brode, D.O. Darryl Reaume, D.O. 2007 Kelly Janis, MSU COM John Goudreau, D.O. Roc McCarthy, D.O. Julia Casner, D.O. Nancy L. S. Patel, D.O. Samuel Allen, D.O. 2006 Rachelle Tognacci, D.O. Amy L. Opperer, D.O. Gregory McIntosh, D.O. Leanna Withrow

first-served basis for review by the Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) Committee. Submissions will be accepted for presentations by the SRE Committee only if they meet currently acceptable academic and scientific standards, including proper abstract format that includes a summary of data. The SRE Committee reserves the right to reject applications and limit the number of entries.

• The SRE Committee will inform applicants no later than April 20, 2012 whether their applications have been accepted for presentation at the 2012 MOA Scientific Research Exhibit, along with a reminder of exhibit information details.

• Exhibitors must agree to a $100 penalty in the event exhibitor is a “no show”, this is noted on the application.

2005 Christopher Beal, D.O. Tiffany Lasky, D.O. Tanya Itani Taival, D.O. Matthew Farrugia, D.O. 2004 Michael S. Hoff, D.O. Darryl Reaume, D.O. Douglas Iddings, D.O. Michael Kia, D.O. Jim Bevenour, D.O. Marc G. Kapraw, D.O. Obonoruma Ekhaese, D.O. 2003 Russull Doubrava, D.O. Donald Bartkowski, D.O. Erik Hedlund, D.O. Dmitriy Pales, D.O. Thomas Mohr, D.O. Karen Nielsen Taryn Papandria, D.O. 2002 Kari Hortos, D.O., FACOI Chandan Gupte, RD, MA Patricia Moore, RN Carolyn Majors, D.O. Chandan Gupte, RD, MA Kari HOrtoz D.O., FACOI B. Tarl Hamisch, D.O. Mary Joy Hyde, D.O. John Homa, D.O. Steven Roth, D.O., FACOS Clarence L. Nicodemus, PhD William Johnston, D.O.

2001 Dawn Bodell, D.O. Jon Suleskey, D.O., FACOS Vanessa L. Harkins, D.O. Mary J. Hughes, D.O. Jay Lonsway, D.O. Michael Daugherty, D.O. John Lanesky, D.O. Darryl Reaume, D.O. Steven Roth, D.O. John Suleskey, D.O. Christopher J. Pham, D.O. 2000 Jeffrey Mueller, D.O. Richard Carr, D.O. Nawal Ragheb, D.O. Paul Seed, D.O. Alka Indurkhya, D.O. S.B. Lucas, D.O..

N.G. Liomba, D.O. Malcolm Molyneux, D.O. Terrie Taylor, D.O. Eric Sevensma Jay Lonsway, D.O. Brian Yost, D.O. Scott Devinney, D.O. David Prieskorn, D.O. Elizabeth Wagner, D.O.

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MOA Student Program

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s a first or second year osteopathic medical student, there are still plenty of reasons to attend the Michigan Osteopathic Association Scientific Convention. The MOA Student Liaison Committee is composed of first and second year students who attend the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine whether they be at the East Lansing, Detroit or Macomb campus. These students work with staff at both the MOA and MSUCOM to plan and execute events for their peers. The Committee has created a student program for osteopathic students during the MOA Scientific Convention, and the MOA invites you to partake in several other networking opportunities while on site.

On Thursday, May 17th, the MOA invites first-and secondyear MSUCOM students to their convention luncheon featuring Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick and his presentation entitled “An Insider’s Look at all things Political in Lansing.” There will be reserved seating for students, so make sure to get there early!

This year, the MOA allows students to have the opportunity to “speed network” with osteopathic Directors of Medical Education from 10 Michigan hospitals. The DMEs are selected by the MOA Student Liaison Committee. Each group will be able to ask questions and interact for fifteen minutes before moving onto the next DME. This program will be held from 1:30 – 4:30

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p.m. on Thursday, May 17th. Take this opportunity to write down questions early and plan out what to ask the DMEs you meet that afternoon. This is also a great way to learn about the hospitals all over Michigan and where MSUCOM students end up for their internships, residencies and full-time jobs as physicians.

The MOA President-Elect Edward J. Canfield, D.O., and MSUCOM Dean William Strampel, D.O., will both be on hand to welcome you to the convention and to the student program before the speed networking begins.

Immediately following the speed networking with osteopathic DMEs, stay in the Marquis Ballroom to enjoy the student and intern-resident reception. The MOA and the DMEs sponsor this fun casual event offering refreshments and appetizers. Socialize, meet new people, ask questions and enjoy.

Students are also invited to attend the MSUCOM Alumni Reception in the pool terrace. MSUCOM sponsors this grand reception for students and alumni to gather.

While at the convention be sure to check out the Scientific Research Exhibits! Students, residents and physicians showcase their abstracts in a spirited competition to promote osteopathic principles. Learn more about the Scientific Research Exhibit by visiting www.mi-osteopathic. org/2012Scientifi cConvention.

Do you have questions? Contact a 2014 or 2015 MOA student representative.

Campus Day:

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Preparing MSUCOM Students to Compete for Residencies

ore than 300 students from the

either in the allopathic or osteopathic professions.

Michigan State University College of

The program will include these presentations:

Osteopathic Medicine are expected at

• Preparing for the match, including an introduction

the Michigan Osteopathic Association

to the AOA Intern/Resident Registration Program;

Scientific Convention the afternoon of

osteopathic, allopathic and military options; rules and

Thursday, May 17 for a program that will springboard them into residency education.

For several years MSUCOM has hosted the session for

procedures; statistics and deadlines • ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service • A panel of directors of medical education in hospitals,

its third-year students to enable them to succeed in an

who will offer advice, clarify dos and don’ts, and answer

increasingly competitive residency selection process. With

questions about internships and residencies.

the advent of new medical schools and the increases in class sizes to meet the projected physician shortages, there has not

The program is coordinated by MSUCOM’s Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Gail Riegle.

been a concomitant growth in residency positions nationwide,

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by William Strampel, D.O.

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his May third, the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will celebrate its fortieth hooding and commencement ceremony. As we gather for the MOA Scientific Convention, it’s as good a milestone as any to call us to remember how far the profession has progressed in the last four decades.

Though our legal birth as an organization began with a public act of the Michigan legislature in 1969, we at MSUCOM remain both aware and appreciative that our history is rooted deep within Michigan’s osteopathic profession. At MOA conventions a half-century ago, dedicated D.O.s dreamed and planned and taxed them to create the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation, ultimately establishing the state’s first osteopathic college, the private Michigan College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pontiac — our forerunner.

At MOA conventions a half-century ago, dedicated D.O.s dreamed and planned and taxed them to create the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation, ultimately establishing the state’s first osteopathic college...

Today, D.O.s remain just as generous. The recent MOCF Ball is a perfect example, raising more than $365,000 for our endowment this year.

But the generosity extends beyond the financial. Osteopathic doctors volunteer to teach our students in settings that range from private clinics to tertiary-care hospitals. Many drive to one of our three education sites to lecture or conduct small-group or clinical skills sessions. Others are actively advocating for our college politically; the recent struggles over the funding of graduate medical education are only the most recent example. Some are active in recruitment, mentoring the physicians of the future.

We see the fruits of these faithful efforts. MSUCOM is strong in its educational programs, strong in its research, strong in its innovation, and strong in meeting the needs of people, both in our Michigan neighborhoods, nationally and abroad. We are producing alumni that make us all proud.

So when we meet at the MOA Scientific Convention this year, please know that the college retains its appreciation for all that you do for us. Thank you!

William Strampel, D.O., is Dean of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He can be reached at pat.grauer@hc.msu.edu.

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NMOA/MOA’s Annual Summer Conference Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island

NOVEMBER 2-4

MOA’s 8th Annual Autumn Scientific Convention Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI

For more information, please visit www.mi-osteopathic.org

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Intern-Resident Program

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ll interns, residents and new physicians with the Michigan Osteopathic Association are encouraged to attend the 2012 intern, resident and new physician program at the MOA Scientific Convention. The program will be held on Thursday, May 17th from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Learn about how to obtain a job after residency, what kinds of questions you need to answer and what to expect from Susan Sanford, J.D. A program about risk management and the importance of identifying, assessing and prioritizing risks of different kinds in the workplace will be presented by The Doctors Company.

Immediately following the intern, resident and new

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physician program is the student, intern and resident reception in the Marquis Ballroom. Enjoy refreshments and appetizers and socialize with fellow interns and residents as well as some Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty and Directors of Medical Education from 10 hospitals across Michigan.

The MOA intern, resident and new physician program is FREE for all interns, residents and new physicians (five years post GME or fellowship) in Michigan. However, preregistration is required due to space limitations. For more information, or to register, please visit www.mi-osteopathic. org/2012ScientificConvention.

intern-resident perspective

by Sonbol Shahid-Salles, D.O.

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t is quickly getting to be spring, and the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Scientific Convention is fast approaching. From May 16 – 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, the MOA will offer its members (including students, interns, residents and active members alike) the opportunity to network, learn and serve the osteopathic profession across Michigan. This is an annual event, and it is very important that we get as many interns and residents as we can to make sure our voices are heard.

During our March committee meeting, we selected our delegates for the MOA House of Delegates on Wednesday, May 16. These representatives have a large responsibility, and I am very confident that those selected will do a great job representing our group at such a large and influential event.

At the MOA Scientific Convention there will be a program that caters specifically to the interns and residents across Michigan... this program will open up many opportunities for interns and residents to learn about and ask questions on topics pertaining to finding a job after residency.

Sonbol Shahid-Salles, D.O., is the intern-resident trustee on the MOA Board of Trustees. She can be reached at drsonboldo@gmail.com.

At the MOA Scientific Convention there will be a program that caters specifically to the interns and residents across Michigan entitled “Obtaining a Job After Residency.” This program will open up many opportunities for interns and residents to learn about and ask questions on topics pertaining to finding a job after residency. Would you prefer to work for a private practice or a corporate hospital?

What kind of things do you need to know before starting your own practice? These and many more questions will be answered in this session. I encourage all of you to attend.

In addition to the MOA’s Scientific Convention, I urge you to attend the AOA House of Delegates from Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22 in Chicago, IL. We need interested individuals to volunteer and represent the Michigan interns and residents during the AOA’s HOD meeting. Please contact Shelly Madden (smadden@mi-osteopathic.org) by Monday, June 4 if you are interested in serving as a delegate or an alternate delegate. The final delegates will be determined at the June 7th committee meeting.

I also encourage you to join the Michigan Osteopathic Political Action Committee (MOPAC). Visit their website at: www.mi-osteopathic.org/pages/physicians/governmentrelations/mopac.php. If you’re interested in participating in MOPAC meet and greets, please email Jennifer Miller (JMiller@miosteopathic.org) your name, address, voting district/county, phone number and email address. “Like” the MOPAC page on Facebook too for what is going on right now that affects us in Michigan politics.

Speaking of Facebook, have you “liked” the Michigan Osteopathic Association Interns and Residents page? Make sure to find us so you can keep up with all the things that are happening with interns and residents in Michigan. I look forward to seeing you at the convention!

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by Kris Nicholoff

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ur Scientific Convention is the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s largest event of the year. It brings osteopathic physicians together from all over the state to collaborate and share ideas to further the future of osteopathic medicine. It is important that our members share in this experience, as this collaboration is essential to the growth of the osteopathic profession. With approximately 30 continuing medical education (CME) credits pending approval, not only will this be a convention for collaboration, but for education as well.

Our theme for this convention is “113 years of education, innovation and service” and that’s exactly what physicians experience during this program.

It is my hope that you attend our Scientific Convention with intentions to work in partnership with other osteopathic physicians. The relationships that are formed through convention have the potential to grow. These relationships aid in the advancement of osteopathic medicine throughout Michigan.

The camaraderie that I see from our member physicians is unique and inspiring. The osteopathic

The relationships that are formed through convention have the potential to grow. These relationships aid in the advancement of osteopathic medicine throughout Michigan.

Kris Nicholoff is the CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Osteopathic Association. He can be reached at knicholoff@mi-osteopathic.org

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profession is one of closeness and weighs heavily on the importance of the “whole person.” I witness the friendships between our member physicians and hear them discuss the importance of having tight-knit relationships both within the profession and outside of it. Our scientific convention supports our members and helps foster these close relationships. It’s a great place for our member physicians to share ideas and stories.

With all of the opportunities for students, interns, residents and physicians, our Scientific Convention caters to physicians of all specialties and all levels. Whether you are a first-year student or a member physician who has been in practice for 50 years, there is something at our convention for you.

Students, I urge you to take this opportunity to meet physicians who have been members of the MOA. Members, I encourage you to converse with the future osteopathic physicians in Michigan. Be thinking of what your goals are for convention. What do you want to get out of it? What is important to you and your personal practice as well as the future of osteopathic medicine?

If you have not registered for our Scientific Convention, I hope you do so by visiting www.mi-osteopathic.org/2012ScientificConvention. We have prominent keynote speakers, knowledgeable physicians giving great presentations and multiple opportunities for meeting and becoming acquainted with other members and students. I encourage you to call the MOA or go online to fill out the electronic registration form. I look forward to seeing you in May!

Thank you for your Platinum sponsorship MOA Scientific Convention

113 years of education, innovation & service.

May 16-19, 2012 | Hyatt Regency Dearborn

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