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Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association’s
2018 Fall CME Conference &
VCOM’s Reunion/Homecoming CME The Hotel Roanoke
September 21-23, 2018
Join us for our 2018 Fall Conference at Hotel Roanoke!
One of the oldest cities in the country, Roanoke is located in Southwest Virginia in the
Roanoke Valley. Roanoke is the largest city off the Skyline Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
that spans the 195,000-acre Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National
Park. The downtown City Market, in existence for over 125 years, features flowers, hand
crafts by local artists and great cuisine! Family entertainment includes such things as the
Science Center and a local zoo. You’ll be sure to enjoy the many things the area has to offer!
For more information on the Roanoke Valley, please visit www.visitroanokeva.com.
VOMA
1403 Pemberton Rd., Ste. 305
Richmond, VA 23238
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VOMA Fall CME Conference September 21-23, 2018 Roanoke, VA
Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association’s
2018 Fall CME Conference &
VCOM’s Reunion/Homecoming CME
September 21-23, 2018
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Course Description
The VOMA Fall CME Conference is designed to update primary care physicians on current information regarding
important medical topics and rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis of this program is on practical and
useful information for a clinical practice.
Course Learning Objectives
Discuss the clinical presentation of common disorders seen in primary care
Utilize current advances in the diagnosis and treatment of these common problems
Identify highly relevant medical findings that may change how a primary care physician currently practices
Interact and question speakers on a variety of common clinical scenarios from medical practice
Lodging
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located at 110 Shenandoah Avenue in Roanoke, VA, is just moments from
historic Roanoke attractions and shopping. Please visit www.hotelroanoke.com for information on the hotel. Rooms
are available at the discounted rate of $158 plus taxes per night based on single/double occupancy ($20 + tax for each
additional person). This applies only to reservations made before August 31, 2018. Additional fees for parking are: $16
for valet parking, $10 for overnight self-parking and $1-$8 for daily self-parking. Contact the hotel directly to reserve a
room at (540) 985-5900 or toll free 866-594-4722 and ask for the VOMA 2018 Fall CME Conference room block.
The Holiday Inn Express, located at 815 Gainsboro Road, Roanoke, VA offers a discounted room rate of $104.95 plus
taxes; breakfast is included. For VOMA rates, reservations must be made no later than August 17, 2018. Contact the
hotel directly at (540) 982-0100 and ask for the VOMA rate.
Conference Information
The program schedule is subject to change. A complete program book will be provided to attendees upon arrival at the
conference.
CME Credits – D.O.’s
The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic medical education to physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 14 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
VOMA Continuing Medical Education Policy
Evaluation data will be compiled and provided to VOMA.
Comments and suggestions regarding program content, location
and other program specific details will be considered when
planning future activities. Grievances regarding program
administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled
on an individual basis. Participants with grievances that cannot be
resolved will be sent to the AOA CCME.
Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the VOMA to ensure balance, independence,
objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.
All participating faculty are expected to disclose to the participants
any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of
their presentations.
Who should attend?
This conference is designed for family physicians, internal medicine
physicians and other primary care providers and specialists.
VOMA 2018 Fall CME Conference
&
VCOM Homecoming
September 21-23, 2018
Agenda*
Friday, September 21, 2018 (4 hours) Specialty Credits
12:00 Noon-12:45pm Registration Open- POSTER VIEWING
12:45- 1:45 pm Wound Care: Practical Pearls for the PCP Michelle Keating, DO FM
1:45-2:45 pm Influenza Ann Shaw Collins, DO FM, Pediatrics
2:45-3:15 pm Break and Exhibits
3:15-4:15 pm OMM Lecture Bradley McCrady, DO FM, PM&R, Sports Med
4:15-5:15 pm OMM Lab Bradley McCrady DO
Jason Sneed, DO
FM, PM&R, Sports Med NMM
5:30-7:00 pm Welcome Reception and Poster Judging
Saturday, September 22, 2018 (6 hours)
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30-9:30 am Preventive Medicine and Global Health Dean Sutphin, PhD
9:30-10:30 am Benign Breast Disease and Update on Breast Disease for Primary Care
Lisa Gray, DO FM, Gen. Surgery
10:30-11:00 am Break and Exhibits
11:00 am-Noon
Positive ANA and Connective Tissue Diseases
Long Huynh-Duc, DO
FM, IM, Rheumatology
Noon-1:00 pm
Lunch and Business Meeting (Pocahontas)
1:00-2:00 pm Sleep Disorders in Primary Care Allison Greenstein Yow, DO FM, IM
2:00-2:30 pm Break and Exhibits
2:30-3:30 pm
Optimal Management of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Christopher Bunn, DO
FM, IM, Cardiology
3:30-4:30 pm What’s New in Emergency Medicine John Casey, DO FM, EM
5:00 pm- Special function for VCOM alumni. Additional information to follow.
Sunday, September 23, 2018 (4 hours)
7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00 am Kids Are NOT Little Adults Brittney Roberts Terry, DO FM, Pediatrics
9:00-10:00 am
Asthma in 2018: Mimics to Immunomodulation
Bradley Icard, DO
FM, IM, Pulmonary CC
10:00-10: 15 am Break
10:15 am-12:15 pm
Risk Management Strategies for Pain Management and Prescribing Opioids
TBD
FM
12:15-12:30 pm Closing Remarks
*subject to change
Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association’s 2018 Fall CME Conference &
VCOM Homecoming Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
September 21-23, 2018 14 Category 1-A CMEs
Registration Form
Name __________________________________________________ AOA# ________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State _______ Zip _____________ Phone ___________________________ Cell _______________________________ Email _____________________________________ D.O. School ______________________ Year______
By 8/21/18 After 8/21/18
-paying Member $ 365.00 $ 465.00
-Member Physician $ 465.00 $ 565.00
$ 50.00 $ 65.00
-Member $ 175.00/200.00 $ 225.00/250.00
-duty Military, or Non-DO $ 295.00 $ 395.00
- please add $35 per guest # ____ $_______
$_______
Total Amount Due $_____________
Please mail, email or fax completed registration form and payment in full to: VOMA, 1403 Pemberton Road,
Ste. 305, Richmond, VA 23238, Phone: (804) 269-0136, Fax: (866) 231-8520, Email: voma@voma-net.org
______I am paying by check # ______________
____ Visa ____ MasterCard ____ American Express ____ Discover
Card Number ____________________________________________________________________________________
Security Code ___________ Exp. Date _____________ Signature ________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above) ____________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: Conference attendees are to pay the hotel directly for parking.
WHERE TO STAY:
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located at 110 Shenandoah Avenue in Roanoke, VA, is just moments from
historic Roanoke attractions and shopping. Please visit www.hotelroanoke.com for information on the hotel. Rooms are
available at the discounted rate of $158 plus taxes per night based on single/double occupancy ($20 + tax for each
additional person). This applies only to reservations made before August 31, 2018. Additional fees for parking are:
$16 for valet parking, $10 for overnight guest self-parking and $1-$8 for daily self-parking. Contact the hotel directly to
reserve a room at (540) 985-5900 or toll free 866-594-4722 and ask for the VOMA 2018 Fall CME Conference room block.
The Holiday Inn Express, located at 815 Gainsboro Road, Roanoke, VA offers a discounted room rate of $104.95 plus
taxes; breakfast is included. For VOMA rates, reservations must be made before August 17, 2018. Contact the hotel
directly at (540) 982-0100 and ask for the VOMA rate.
For an updated schedule or to register online, visit www.voma-net.org