Missouri Osteopathic Annual Convention
May 31-June 2, 2024
Branson, Missouri
Hilton Branson
Branson Convention Center
The Missouri Osteopathic Annual Convention is sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the William L. Wetzel Osteopathic Foundation. This is an in-person event held at the Hilton Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri, from May 31 to June 2, 2024.
MAOPS members are eligible for the discounted member rate. Membership will be verified for those who select the member rate. If you need guest tickets for one or more of the luncheons or the Party, please select these during registration.
MOAC is a 21-credit conference made up of 13 in-person credits and an 8-credit virtual CME bundle of your choice. To view the choices, please see below.
To access the convention rate and hotel block, click here. You can also call the hotel to make a reservation at 417-336-5400 and use code 926 for the convention rate.
Keynote Speaker Ginny Whitelaw, PhD
Connect, Inspire, Engage: Practices for Healing, Leading, and Deep Resilience
Dr. Ginny Whitelaw is an 86th-generation Zen master and founder of the Institute for Zen Leadership (IZL). For more than 25 years, she’s combined a rich scientific background, senior leadership experience, and mind-body practices in developing whole leaders. She co-developed FEBI (“fee-bee”), a validated personality test linking mind, body, and behaviors. She has taught leadership programs in non-profits, universities, healthcare systems, and top global companies, including Novartis, Merck, Dell, Bank of America, and Ascension Health. At IZL, she’s developed an accredited Healthy Embodied Agile Leadership (HEAL) curriculum for healthcare professionals and certification pathways in Zen leadership practice, coaching, and instruction. Formerly a senior leader at NASA, she led the integration of the Space Station Program and was awarded NASA’s Exceptional Service Medal. She holds a PhD in biophysics, a B.S. in physics, a B.A. in philosophy, and a 5th-degree black belt in Aikido. She is the author of 4 books, including the award-winning Resonate and The Zen Leader, and is a regular contributor to Forbes.com on leadership strategy.
Registration Pricing: (All registration prices increase by $50 after 04/30/24.)
$699.00 – MAOPS Members
$899.00 – Non-Member – Physician
$699.00 – Non-Member – Non-Physician Healthcare Associates
$399.00 – Medical Students
$399.00 – Non-CME Participants (MAOPS Physician Members Only) This rate is reserved for MAOPS physician members wishing to attend the conference but without the need for CME. Members choosing this rate may attend all social and meal functions and attend the annual business meeting. Attendance at CME activities is not included in this rate.
Guest Tickets:
$175.00 Luncheon on Saturday, Saturday Night’s Dinner & Party and Sunday Breakfast
$ 40.00 Saturday’s Luncheon Only
$100.00 Saturday Night’s Party Only
$ 20.00 Saturday Night’s Dinner & Party Ticket for Child (4 – 12 years old)
Refund/Cancelation Policy: Through April 30, 2024, attendees may receive a refund, less a $100 cancelation fee. Starting May 1, 2024, there will be NO REFUNDS issued for the Missouri Osteopathic Annual Convention.
Hotel Information
To access the convention rate of $206/night and convention hotel block, click here. You can also call the hotel to make a reservation at 417-336-5400 and use code 926 for the convention rate.
Complimentary self-parking is included. Guests must check in at the front desk and get their garage key before parking. If you go to the garage to park first, you will be required to provide a credit card, and the hotel will not be able to refund your money as the garage is owned by the city.
If you would prefer to Valet park, the fee is $25/day with unlimited in and out access.
Virtual CME Bundle Options
All bundles include eight credits. You will choose one virtual CME bundle when you register for MOAC.
Training Program: Pain Management, Opioids, and Other Substance Use Disorders (meets new DEA registration requirements)
Best Practices for Effectively Prescribing Opioids and Other Controlled Substances for Chronic Pain
Jason Beamon, DO
Alternatives to Opioids for Treating Chronic Pain
Miranda Reed-Cleaver, DO
Best Practices When Treating Acute Pain to Avoid Abuse
Tapering Off Opioids and Opioid Alternatives
Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH
What to Avoid with Opioids: Recognizing Potential Interactions
Cassandra White, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
Pain Management in the Geriatric Population
Substance Use Disorders and Combination Mixtures
Marcus Iszard, PhD
Introduction to Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Jared James, MD
A Potpourri of Topics for the Practicing Physician
This bundle was a part of Simply CME 6, so if you have previously completed Simply CME 6, please consider another choice for your MOAC virtual component.
Atrial Fibrillation: A Clinical Review, Recent Updates, & Modern Management Strategies
Daniel Henery, DO
Gynecology Concerns for Aging Women
Romeo Lucas, DO
Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis & Treatment of the Upper Extremity
Gregory Stevens, DO
Overview of Anxiety Conditions
Nathan Prichard, DO, MBA
Performance Enhancement in Sports
Patrick Leary, DO, MS, FAAFP, FACOFP, FACSM, FAOASM
Recognition of Risk and Prevention of Falls in Older Adults
Deon Cox-Hayley, DO
Sleep Disorders: What Every Physician Should Know
Alon Avidan, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAASM
The Heart of Health: Exercise and Nutrition for a Heart Healthy Life
Tyler Earley, DO
Family Medicine
This bundle was a part of the VOC 2022, so if you have previously completed the VOC 2022, please consider another choice for your MOAC virtual component.
2022 Office Coding Updates
Patrick Nakashima-Moran, DO
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding with Post Menopausal Bleeding
Malorie Howe, DO
Heart Failure Update
Ben Hudson, DO
Intro to Cervical & Upper Extremity Intrinsic Lymphatic Treatment
Edward Goering, DO, DVM, MSHPE
Medication Update for Type 2 Diabetes: SGLT-2 Inhibitors, GLP1-RAs, and Beyond
Dustin Higgins, DO
Shifting the Management Paradigm for COVID-19 from the Inpatient to the Outpatient Setting
Priya Nori, MD
Understanding Depression: Burning Issues in Diagnosis & Treatment
David Goldman, DO, JD
What does a medical student know starting their 3rd year? Precepting the 3rd year medical student and incorporating OMM
Jared Nichols, DO
Internal Medicine
This bundle was a part of the VOC 2022, so if you have previously completed the VOC 2022, please consider another choice for your MOAC virtual component.
Being Prepared to Manage Diabetes When Life Becomes Unpredictable
Eden Miller, DO, FOMA
Helping Patients & Families with Goals of Care & Advance Care Planning
Lindy Landzaat, DO, FAAHPM
Inpatient & Outpatient Alcohol Withdrawal
Mark Carlson, MD & Elizabeth Lucore, DO, MPH
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Kelly Noyes, DO
Optimal Outpatient Management of CKD & AKI in 2022
David Henner, DO
Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-COV-2 Infection: Multidisciplinary Approach
Farha Ikramuddin, MD, MHA
Too Many To Just Right: The How, When, and Why of Deprescribing
Katie Drago, MD, FACP
Update on Pneumonia 2022
Christopher Cirino, DO, MPH
Psychiatry
This bundle was a part of the VOC 2022, so if you have previously completed the VOC 2022, please consider another choice for your MOAC virtual component.
Adult ADHD/ADD for Primary Care
Frank Pavlovcic, DO
Autism: To Diagnosis & Beyond
Brett Moore, DO, FAAP
Clinical Approaches to Medical Cannabis
Deepika Slawek, MD, MPH, MS
Human Trafficking, Health Care, & Community
Kanani Titchen, MD, FAAP, FAMWA
Management of Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance for Non-Geriatric Psychiatrists
Jason Greenhagen, DO
Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Primary Care: The Who, What, Why, and When
Ben Black, MD, FAAP
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Jarrad Morgan, DO, JD
Treatment Resistant Depression
Cliff Singer, MD, AGSF, DFAPA
Dermatology
This bundle was a part of the VOC 2022, so if you have previously completed the VOC 2022, please consider another choice for your MOAC virtual component.
Beyond Popping Pimples: Acne Treatment Update
Shannon Trotter, DO, FAAD, FAOCD
Cutaneous Biopsy
Oliver Wisco, DO
Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease
James Song, MD, FAAD
Dermatitis: More Than Scratching the Surface
Stephanie Fabbro, MD, FAAD
Drug Related Skin Disorders
Paul Aanderud, DO
Frozen: All About Cryotherapy
David Cleaver, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Recognizing, Diagnosing & Treating
Jonathan Cleaver, DO, FAAD, FAOCD, FASMS
What is Alopecia? Diagnosing & Treating Hair Loss
Mimi Propst, MD
Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates the live portion of this program for a maximum of 13 AOA Category 1-A Credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designated the on-demand portion of this program for a maximum of 8 AOA Category 1-A Credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensureate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates the live portion of this conference for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Missouri Associaton of Osteopahtic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designated the on-demand portion of this conference for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
All members of the MAOPS Planning Committee, except for Kenneth Zaremski, DO, have no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of these presentations. All relevant financial relationships for Kenneth Zaremski, DO, have been mitigated.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611.