GEORGIA OSTEOPATHIC

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

2017 Fall CME Conference

& Scientific Exhibition

25.0 AOA hours of Category 1-A

NOVEMBER 2-5, 2017

GA-PCOM ~ 625 OLD PEACHTREE RD ~ SUWANEE, GA 30024

BOARD MEMBERS Karen E. Turner, DO President William Sightler, DO President – Elect Michael Baron, DO Sec-Treasurer Denise Taylor, DO District 1 President Dianna H. Glessner, DO District 2 President Richard Chase, DO District 3 President Craig M. Kubik, DO District 4 President

HERE ARE JUST A FEW COMMENTS FROM OUR ATTENDEES:

"lectures updated my baseline medical knowledge and will help in my medical

practice. very instrumental with keeping us abreast of updated information.

Very knowledgeable physicians each seemed well versed in osteopathic

principles! very refreshing”

"more practical than other states I have attended."

“You guys @ GOMA do it right, Thanks so much for a great conference. I am

also impressed with GA-PCOM, the faculty and the students always seem to be

in the study rooms working away; they are nice and approachable people-how

refreshing”

This Live activity, 2017 GOMA FALL CME Conference & Scientific

Exhibition, with a beginning date of 11/02/2017, has been reviewed

and is acceptable for up to 25.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the

American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should

claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their

participation in the activity.

The Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association Fall Conference and Scientific Exhibition will be an opportunity to experience first-rate continuing medical education and reunite with osteopathic

colleagues. (Schedule is tentative and subject to change)

GOMA 2017 FALL CME SCHEDULE

Georgia PCOM ~ Suwanee, GA

THURSDAY NOV 2, 2017 3 CME Hrs Moderator: Dianna H. Glessner, D.O.

5:00 pm Registration

6:00 pm OMT: HELPING THE PREGNANT PATIENT Kristie Petree, D.O.

Asst. Professor of OMM, GA PCOM

7:00 pm OMT: PROBLEMS RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY William Delp, D.O.

Asst. Professor of OMM, GA PCOM

8:00 pm MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Cornelia Cho, M.D.

President of Mushroom Club of GA

FRIDAY NOV 3, 2017 9 CME Hrs Moderators: William Sightler, D.O. & Randy Durbin, D.O. Exhibits Open 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

7:00 am Registration & Breakfast

8:00 am QUADRICEP RUPTURES William Bostock, D.O.; Faculty, Family

Practice Residency with Gwinnett Medical

9:00 am ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING Janet Lefkowitz, D.O.; GYN, Atlanta, GA

Previously with Brown & NECOM

10:00 am Exhibit Break/School Tours

10:30 am BARIATRIC SURGERY UPDATE Edward Lin, D.O., MBA; Professor & Chief

of General Surgery of Emory University

11:30 am DRUG DIVERSION **** Adrienne-Baker

Associate Director of RxREACTS

12:30 pm NEW TREATMENTS FOR NASH Brian Pearlman, M.D.; Medical Director ,

(SEPARATE SIGN-IN) Ctr. For Hepatitis C- Wellstar Atlanta Med;

Adjunct Prof. Medicine, Emory University

1:30 pm EVALUATION OF THE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENT Harrison Pollinger, D.O., FACS

Program Dir. at Piedmont Transplant Institute

2:30 pm Exhibit Break/School Tours

3:00 pm ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF STROKES Jeff Switzer, D.O.; Asst. Professor,

Dept. of Neuro, MCG at Augusta University

4:00 pm ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS Michael Press, D.O.; Nephrologist

Snellville, GA, Clinical Asst. Prof. GA-PCOM

5:00 pm SEIZURE DISORDERS Denise Taylor, D.O.; Neurologist, Athens, GA

Previous Asst. Professor at Univ. Central FL

6:30 pm EXECUTIVE BOARD OF GOMA MEETING

GOMA 2017 FALL CME SCHEDULE

Georgia PCOM ~ Suwanee, GA

SATURDAY NOV 4, 2017 9 CME Hrs Moderators: Karen Turner, D.O. Exhibits Open 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

7:00 am Registration & Breakfast

8:00 am DIAGNOSIS OF ENDOCRINE DISORDERS Anthony Mulloy, D.O.; Prof. & Chief

of Endo, MCG at Augusta University

9:00am ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY Laura Mulloy, D.O.; Prof. & Chief

of Nephrology, MCG at Augusta University

10:00 am Exhibit Break/School Tours

10:30 am VALVULAR HEART DISEASE Sean P. Javaheri, D.O., FACC; Assoc. Prof

of Cardiology, MCG at Augusta University

11:30 am PARKINSON DISEASE UPDATE Stewart Factor, D.O.

Prof. of Neuro at Emory University

12:30 pm President’s Lunch

1:30 pm WORKPLACE VIOLENCE Mehrdod Ehteshami, D.O., MPH

Emergency Medicine, Dalton, GA

2:30 pm Exhibit Break/School Tours

3:00 pm ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH Vikas Kapil, D.O., MPH, FACOEM; Assoc.

Director for Science & Chief Med Officer

of Ctr. for Global Health, CDC, Atlanta

4:00 pm CONCUSSION IN SPORTS: UPDATES FROM Michael J. Sampson, D.O., FAOASM;

2016 BERLIN CONFERENCE Assoc. Dean for Clinical Integration,

Clinical Education. Assoc. Professor,

Family/Sports Medicine GA-PCOM

5:00 pm RED EYE & OCULAR EMERGENCIES Michael Willman, D.O.; Ophthalmology

Faculty at Campbell University

6:00 pm URGENT PALLIATIVE CARE Paul DeSandre, D. O.; Asst. Professor

Emergency Medicine, Emory University

SUNDAY, NOV 5, 2017 4 CME Hrs Moderator: Richard Chase, D.O.

7:00 am Breakfast & GOMA General Membership Meeting

8:30 am THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE Anu Whisenhunt D.O., MPH

Vascular Surgeon, Gainesville, GA

9:30 am IVC FILTER UPDATE J. Mark McKinney, M.D.; Chair of

Radiology, Mayo Clinic Florida

10:45 am COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & ELIMINATE PREV. HARM Barbara Chase McKinney, M. D., MPH

FCAP; Global Health Consultant

11:45 am GA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD MATTERS John Downey, D.O.; PMR/Pain Mgnmt.

Barby Simmons, D.O.; The Southeast

Permanente Medical Group, Telehealth,

Family Medicine & Professional Coder

1:00 pm Conference closing

1:00 pm Conference closing

Registration fee includes all CME lectures and workshops, USB drive; access to exhibits, continental breakfasts, & refreshment breaks for registrant only. Registration badges for attendees and guests will be required for admission to all events. Name: _________________________________________ Nickname _______________________________ Address: __________________________ City: ________________ State: ______ Zip: _________________ Phone: (____) ______-________ E-mail ________________________________________Specialty ________ AOA #: _______________ Medical School: _______________________________ Grad. Year ____________

REGISTRATION FEE (full conference): (choose appropriate category)

GOMA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $495 GOMA Non-Member* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $595 Members of other Osteopathic State Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $550 Physician’s Assistant/NP/RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $400 Intern/Resident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $75 GOMA Life Member/Retiree/Military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $150 Life or Retired Members of other Osteopathic State Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ $250

PAPER BINDERS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (by 10/24/17) _____ $30

*To attend at member rate, contact GOMA for a membership application. Daily Rates: See below…. TOTAL from lines above: $_________

Register and pay online at www.goma.org Please check here if you require special accommodation to fully participate.

DAILY REGISTRATION FEES: For those who are not able to attend the full conference, the following daily rates apply.

Please indicate on the registration form which days you will attend, and enter the total registration fee for all days registered.

Members: Non-Members

Thursday, 11/2 (3 hrs) $85 Thursday, 11/2 (3 hrs) $105

Friday, 11/3 (9 hrs) $195 Friday, 11/3 (9 hrs) $210

Saturday, 11/4 (9 hrs) $195 Saturday, 11/4 (9 hrs) $210

Sunday, 11/5 (4 hrs) $100 Sunday, 11/5 (4 hrs) $125

PAYMENT: Check enclosed (payable to GOMA) MasterCard Visa American Express Discover

Card Number: __________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: __________________

Name of Card Holder: __________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ CANCELLATIONS: If received in writing by October 17, 2017, we will be happy to refund your registration fee, less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after October 25, 2017, but registration fees may be applied to GOMA’s next conference.

Complete and return this form with payment to:

Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association •

P.O. Box 986, Braselton, GA 30517

Email: gomaosteo@aol.com • website: www.goma.org Phone: 678-225-7571 • Fax: 678-225-7579 (credit card registrations only)

GEORGIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION FORM GOMA Fall Conference & Scientific Exhibition ~ November 2-5, 2017

GA-PCOM Campus, - 625 Old Peachtree Rd -Suwanee, GA

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta

I-85-Lawrenceville-Duluth 1775 North Brown Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30043

TEL: 770-277-1243 FAX: 770-277-1325

GROUP CODE: GOM

Directions to the Hotel

From I-85 Northbound take Exit 108-

Sugarloaf Parkway and turn left at

the end of the exit ramp onto

Sugarloaf Parkway. Take a left at the

next light, North Brown Road. The

hotel is on the left.

From I-85 Southbound take Exit 109-

Old Peachtree/Sugarloaf Parkway

and follow the exit signs to Sugarloaf

Parkway. Take a left at the end of the

exit ramp onto Sugarloaf Parkway.

Take a left onto North Brown Road.

The hotel is on the left.

Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic

Medicine is conveniently located near I-85 in

Suwanee, Georgia.

The main building at 625 Old Peachtree Road includes classrooms,

laboratories, the library, a workout facility, dining area, study rooms

and more.

Driving Directions From I-85 N, Atlanta or Airport

If you are traveling on I-85 N, take exit 109, Old Peachtree

Road.

Turn right after you exit the highway.

Stay on Old Peachtree Road for approximately 1.5 miles.

Arrive at GA-PCOM on the left at 625 Old Peachtree Road

NW, Suwanee, GA 30024.

From I-85 S, South Carolina or North Carolina heading towards

Atlanta

If you are traveling on I-85 S, take exit 109, Old Peachtree

Road.

Turn left after you exit the highway.

Stay on Old Peachtree Road for approximately 1.5 miles.

Arrive at GA-PCOM on the left at 625 Old Peachtree Road

NW, Suwanee, GA 30024.

FALL CME ~ November 2-5, 2017 ~GA-PCOM Campus ~ Suwanee, GA

GEORGIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 986 BRASELTON, GA 30517 www.goma.org

678-225-7571

25 1-A CME Hours

Available

25 AAFP Credit Hours

Available

Online registration option

at www.goma.org

GENERAL INFORMATION Housing – Homewood Suites-770.277.1243 has a block of rooms for GOMA attendees at a rate of $105.00 per night until October 12th or until filled. Group code: GOM. Shuttle from hotel to College will be available.

Location – The GA-PCOM Campus is located just off I-85 (Exit 109) at Old Peachtree Rd, Suwanee, GA. Nearby the Sugarloaf Mills and Mall of Georgia, northeast Atlanta’s most popular shopping area; 25 minutes from downtown; 15 minutes from Buckhead, and approximately 35 minutes from Hartsfield International Airport. www.pcom.edu

Places to See/Things to Do – Downtown Atlanta only a short drive from Suwanee, offers the GA Aquarium, College Football Hall of Fame, Center for Puppetry Arts, World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Zoo Atlanta, High Museum, Center for Civil & Human Rights and MLK National Historic Site. Other attractions are Stone Mountain Recreation Area, Lake Lanier and Six Flags Over Georgia are all an easy drive from the school or hotels. The beautiful North Georgia Mountains are only an hour away. Local shopping and dining nearby include Mall of Georgia, and Sugarloaf Mills.

Our CME program promises to provide the latest in medical education as well as information on how to maximize and improve the effectiveness of medical practice.

Scientific exhibits provide the latest in drug therapy and medical equipment.

25 hours AOA 1-A CME Credit, that meets with the AOA requirements for membership, the state requirements for licensure renewal, and with most specialty society requirements to maintain specialty certification.

Of course, fellowship with colleagues and their families is an added feature. Time for relaxing and enjoying family and friends is always considered at GOMA meetings.