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MOA 15th Annual Autumn Convention Recap
CONVENTION RECAP
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The MOA 15th Annual Autumn Scientific Convention attracted over 400 physicians, nurses, students and residents to Grand Rapids for the 3-day educational program that included an impressive lineup of presenters and topics. This years’ CME lectures began on Friday morning and offered 26 AOA Category 1-A credits. The MOA would like to thank the MOA Education Committee for their amazing efforts which contributed to the exciting growth of this young convention in Grand Rapids. Save the date to attend next year at the Amway Grand Plaza, November 6-8, 2020.
CRAIG GLINES, DO, WELCOMES ATTENDEES TO THE CONVENTION AS CURRENT MOA PRESIDENT.
Congratulations SRE Winners!
First Place: Towards Automated Structured Reporting of Thyroid Ultrasound to Reduce Fine Needle Aspirations in Thyroid Cancer Sydney Rubin, MSU; Joseph Adams, MSU; Joseph Cox, MSU; Carina Pereira, UW; Manjiri Dighe, UW; Bruce Wolf, MSU; Adam Alessio, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Second Place: Creating and Validating the Disordered Eating Screen for Athletes (DESA-6): A Proposed Screening Tool Ryley Mancine OMS-II1 , Donald Gusfa OMS-II1 , Samantha Kennedy D.O.1; 1 - Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Third Place: The Ureteral Calculi Urinary Culture (UCUC) Calculator: A Prospective Internal Validation Matthew Rohloff, DO; Elizabeth Lojewski, DO; Metro Health: University of Michigan HealthKenneth Shockley, DO; Metro Health: University of Michigan HealthThomas Maatman, DO; Metro Health: University of Michigan Health
MSUCOM DO-PhD Award Mohammad Mustafa Ahmadzai, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University; DO/PhD Program, Michigan State University; Roberto De Giorgio, Dept. of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Brian Gulbransen, Neuroscience Program, Michigan State University
Miscellaneous: Polycythemia Vera: An Unusual Cause of Heart Failure Anila Rao D.O., McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Mt. Clemens, MI; Edward Chi D.O., McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Mt. Clemens, MI; Lakshmi Rao D.O., Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI; Vasim Lala D.O., McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Mt. Clemens, MI; Dheeraj Thammineni, M.D. McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Mt. Clemens, MI
Evaluations and CME Information
Evaluation website link:
• Autumn Convention attendees can access the evaluation website at this link:
data.express-evaluations.com/ eval/38060/web/
Link to CME information: • www.domoa.org/cmeinfo
Speaker Presentations Some speakers have allowed us to share their presentations as PDF files via the following link:
• www.domoa.org/ autumnpresentations
Online Photo Album There were many friendly faces and great events at Autumn Convention! Check out our Facebook page to see if your photo is among them!
• www.facebook.com/ michiganosteopathic
Physician Wellness Center Grows with New Partners Six treatment tables and a room of yoga mats were occupied by attendees and guests at the Autumn Convention, thanks to additional resources in the Physician Wellness Center. The American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) provided admin istrative assistance and recruited physicians to perform Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). Amanda Wallace of Yoga Everywhere shared her passion and expertise for guided relaxation, meditation and yoga techniques.
Dr. Goldman led a hands-on learn ing OMT session during the convention, and also continued the learning experience in the Physician Well ness Center. The MOA is pleased to offer this unique opportunity to relax and rejuvenate for attendees and their guests during our conven tions. While educating physicians is a main priority, being mindful to combat burnout and its symptoms also has its place and focus. Over 50 people participated and experienced these essential pain management and wellness practice.
THE PHYSICIAN WELLNESS CENTER SERVES AS A PLACE FOR RELAXATION AND REJUVENATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND GUESTS DURING THE CONVENTION. PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEERS ARE ABLE TO PRACTICE AND RECEIVE OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT ( OMT ) IN THE CENTER FREE OF CHARGE AS PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION November 6-8, 2020 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, MI
S A V E T H E D A T E !
MICHIGAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION 121st Annual Spring SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION
Dynamic speakers, in depth and relevant topics at a nationally accredited program and 750+ physicians in your DO family.
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SEE YOU IN SOUTHFIELD Thursday, May 14 - Sunday, May 17, 2020 32+ AOA Category 1-A Credits Anticipated www.domoa.org/spring
