62nd Annual Winter Conference 2027 | CAOM
The Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine's
62nd Annual Winter Conference
Friday, January 29 - Sunday, January 31, 2027
Hilton Cleveland | 100 Lakeside Ave East Cleveland, OH 44114
*NEW VENUE FOR 2027*
24 CME AOA and AMA CME hrs (see Adt'l Info tab)
Conference Registration | IN PERSON ONLY
Registration will open in November
Agenda
Day 1 of 3
Friday, January 29, 2027
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Topic & Speaker |
| 7:00am | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibit Hall (Hope D) Musculoskeletal Course Day 1 of 2 Registration Rm. Hope A |
| 7:15am | Breakfast Buffet Sponsored by Buderer Drug Room (Hope B/C) |
| 8:00am | Welcome and Opening Remarks from Moderator Peptides Louis Malcmacher, DMD |
| 8:30am | Gout Treatments: Updates from a Nephrologist Perspective Nissreen Elfadawy, MD |
| 9:25am | Break and Exhibit Hall (Hope D) |
| 9:35am | Sleep Apnea Segment: ENT Tests, Implants, Oral Appliances, Diagnostics Kenneth Vito, MD Dennis Jurcevic, MD |
| 10:35am | Break |
| 10:50am | Addiction Nichole T. Labor, DO, BCFP, BCABAM, FASAM |
| 11:45am | Lunch Break Sponsored by __ (Hope B/C) and Exhibit Hall (Hope D) |
| 12:40pm | Testosterone for Her and Testosterone for Him Nannan Thirumavalavan, MD Rachel Pope, MD, MPH |
| 1:40pm | Lung and Esophageal Cancer Updates Jillian Sinopoli, DO |
| 2:35pm | Snack Break and Exhibit Hall |
| 2:50pm | Urogential Updates: Incontinence, Pain and More Tyler Trump, MD |
| 3:45pm | Nephrology Segment: Genetics and More Daniel R. Kahn, DO Andrew E. Lazar, MD |
| 4:45pm | The Evolving Landscape of Asthma Care: Updates in GINA Guidelines & Biologics Remie Saab, MD |
| 5:15pm |
Program (CME) End, Resident & Student Activities to Follow |
| 5:30pm |
Resident and Student Reception Dinner & Programs |
Day 2 of 3
Saturday, January 30, 2027
CLICK HERE for the Allergy & Immunology Agenda/Programing
Time |
Topic & Speaker |
| 7:00am | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibit Hall (Hope D) Musculoskeletal Course Day 2 of 2 Registration Rm. Hope A BLS Course Allergy & Immunology Seminar (Center Street BC) |
| 7:15am | Breakfast Buffet (Non-CME) Sponsored by __ |
| 8:00am | Welcome and Opening Remarks Cancer Update for Primary Care: Gallery Test, Full body MRI, Tumor Market Updates Jay E. Sidloski, DO |
| 9:00am | Cardiology Series: Cardio Metabolic Renal Syndrome, A Practical Approach Alan Wiggers, DO Practical Approach to Lipids Alan Wiggers, DO |
| 9:50am | Break |
| 10:00am | Migraine Management: An Overview Eric Dunn, DO |
| 10:55am | Pulmonology Update Robert Schilz, DO, PhD |
| 11:50am | Lunch (Non-CME) Sponsored by ___ |
| 12:45pm | Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) Update Andrew Eilerman, DO |
| 1:15pm | CAOM Membership Mtg & Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 1:45pm | Snack Break |
| 2:00pm | Dermatology Update Alexa Stecker, DO |
| 2:55pm | Endocrinology Updates: Diabetes / Obesity Sandy Baghdy, DO |
| 3:50pm | Ortho Gel Vs. Steroid vs. Osteo Arthritis Dominic King, DO |
| 4:45pm | Program End |
Day 3 of 3
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Time |
Topic & Speaker |
| 7:00am | Program Registration | Continental Breakfast ACLS Provider Course 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| 7:30am - 9:30am | Part 1: CAOM Winter OMT Seminar |
| Presentation-Workshop Osteopathic Principles & Practices: Back to Fundamentals Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO |
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| Presentation-Workshop An Osteopathic Perspective on TMJ Disorder and Jaw Dislocations Kevin Killian, DO |
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| 9:30am | Break |
| 9:40am-11:40am | Part II: CAOM Winter OMT Seminar |
| Presentation-Workshop Bones and Braids: Cultural Considerations for Osteopathic Clinical Medicine Aziza Bomani-Bailey, DO |
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| Presentation-Workshop An Osteopathic Approach to Long COVID Zhan Tao Yang, DO |
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| 11:40am | Lunch |
| 12:40pm - 2:20pm | Part III: CAOM Winter OMT Seminar |
| Osteopathic Research Poster Forum - Walk, Mingle and Learn Moderator: Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO |
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| Presentation-Workshop The Incredible Benefits of Improving the Single-Leg Capacity and the Role of OMT and Simple Therapeutic Exercises Robert Truax, DO |
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| 2:20pm | Break |
| 2:30pm- 2:40pm | Part IV: CAOM Winter OMT Seminar |
| Presentation-Workshop Interoperative Perioperative Care Mary Carneval, DO |
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| Presentation-Workshop Osteopathic Approach to Asthma Sir Robert Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, MBA, FAAP, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP Devi Jhaveri, DO Kathryn Ruda-Wessell, DO Shan Shan Wu, DO Marija J. Rowane, DO |
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| 4:30pm | Program End |
Other Programming Options:
- Musculoskeletal Manipulation Course: Approaching Musculoskeletal Problems Using Osteopathic Medicine
- Basic Life Support Provider Course (BLS) with CME - Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course with CME (ACLS) - Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Allergy & Immunology | 8th Annual Allergy and Immunology Seminar - Saturday, January 30, 2027
Event Format:
In-Person Only
Event Location:
Hilton Cleveland Downtown 100 Lakeside Ave East Cleveland, OH 44114
Hotel:
See Accommodations tab above. Space is limited.
Program Information:
The purpose of this seminar is to provide the ACCME accredited programs that address the clinical practice needs of osteopathic physicians. Sessions are offered to continually assess issues, developments, advances and deficiencies in current medical practice, and address identified needs through relevant comprehensive programs designed for general statewide physician audiences of all specialties.
Registration Information:
Online registration and payment are available online at www.caomed.com.
Continuing Medicine Education (CME) Credits:
CME Verification will be completed online. Credit will be given only to physicians who complete the online attestation form indicating the total number of hours attended. No credits will be given to those physicians who fail to complete their online CME Verification Form.
MEMBER BENEFIT: An electronic copy of your past CME attestations/certificates of attendance at our events (9/2020 and later) are available to you at any time. Simply log in to view your transcript.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine (CAOM). ACOFP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ACOFP is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. ACOFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report continuing medical education (CME) credits commensurate with the physician’s participation in this program.
ACOFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 24 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
CME Verification:
Simple! Participants must login and complete the online CME Verification form for presentations you participated. Credit will be given only to physicians who complete the online attestation form indicating the total number of hours attended. No credits will be given to those physicians who fail to complete their online CME Verification Form. Credit will be submitted directly to the AOA by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. A certificate will be provided for attendees requiring AMA PRA Credit.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Grievances:
Refunds for cancellation will be granted in full only if notification is received two weeks before the event (January 15). After this date, refunds are no longer available. This program is designed to comply with Uniform Guidelines for Accrediting Agencies of Continuing Medical Education. All grievances will be responded to in writing within 30 days of receipt. Initially, all grievances should be directed in writing to the CAOM Executive CME Committee, PO Box 1989, Elyria, Ohio 44036. Additional information concerning compliance may be obtained by contacting the AOA Division of CME at 1 (800) 621-1773. Refund request form? CLICK HERE
Presentations:
Presentations from this event, and past events, can be found under RESOURCES on our website or at caomed.com/resources.
Disclosure:
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ACOFP requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company. ACOFP reviews the disclosed relationship and mitigates all relevant financial relationships to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs.
The below individuals disclosed relevant financial relationships. All other individuals in control of the content of this activity have no relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated as noted.
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Exhibit/Sponsors
Exhibit Table Hours:
Only Friday, January 29, 2027 | 7:30am - 6:00pm
Exhibitor Options:
Bronze |
Bronze: | Exhibit Table OnlyOne day exhibition (Friday) which includes scheduled breaks. Exhibit cost includes:
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Silver FridaySOLD OUT |
Silver: | Morning Presentation + Exhibit TableYour speaker will provide a 45 min breakfast time non-CME presentation on Friday, January 29. Exhibit cost includes:
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Silver Saturday |
Silver: | Morning Presentation + Exhibit Table
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Gold Friday |
Gold: | Afternoon Presentation + Exhibit TableYour speaker will provide a 55 min lunch time non-CME presentation on Friday, January 29. Exhibit cost includes:
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Gold Saturday |
Gold: | Afternoon Presentation + Exhibit TableYour speaker will provide a 55 min non-CME presentation on Saturday, January 24. Exhibit cost includes:
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Exhibit Materials |
Materials can be forwarded to the Hilton no earlier than Jan 26. See Hilton Shipping and Receiving Document document. Handling Fees by venue apply. |
Payments & Cancellation Policy |
Spaces cannot be held and is secured when payment is received. Exhibit payments must be paid in full on/or before January 15, 2027 for printing in program. Payments received after January 15 will result in company not listed program and possible loss of exhibit table. If paying by credit card, an additional fee of 3% will be applied. ACH payments are now available. Cancellation requests must be made in writing. Refunds provided if the event is canceled. |
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