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77th Annual Ward E. Perrin Clinical Refresher Course (CRC) & Alumni Weekend
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) hosted the 77th Annual Ward E. Perrin, D.O. Clinical Refresher Course (CRC) & Alumni Weekend on October 17 - 19, 2024. The event was held in person at the Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL campus.
Accreditation
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
MWU CCOM designates this program for a maximum of 20.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this event, please contact Maggie Boland at 630-515-6040 or mwu_crc@midwestern.edu.
77th Annual Event Course Schedule
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. - Rheumatology Beyond Steroids, Nisha Dsilva, D.O.
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. - Office Dermatology Rounds, Ashley Feneran, D.O., FAAD
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Relevant Guidelines for Primary Well Women Care, Joseph Bush, D.O.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - When Notes Become Evidence: What Lawyers Hunt For in Your Charts, William Sullivan, D.O., J.D.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - Diabetes Management/Novel Weight Loss Drugs, Shan Rehman, D.O.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. - Functional Medicine for Primary Care Physicians/Getting to the Root of the Problem, Michael Todd, D.O., FACOEP
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Physical Exam Pearls for the Primary Care Physician, Brian Poustinchian, D.O., FACP, FACOI, FHM
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Application of Common OM Techniques in Primary Care Kurt Heinking, D.O., FAAO
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. - Cosmetic Catastrophes, Christopher Colbert, D.O.
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. - Update on Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care, Matthew Kamin, D.O., FACC
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Men's Health Overview, Michael Alebich, D.O., FACP
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Behavioral Health for the Non-Psychiatrist: Practical Tips for Advancing Your Management of Psychiatric Conditions, Neeral K. Sheth, D.O., FAPA
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - Current Antibiotic Usage and Developing Resistance, Mia Taormina, D.O., FACOI
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. - Empowering Medical Students and Residents: The Transformative Power of Growth Mindset and Grit, Frank Serrecchia, D.O.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Effective Physician Advocacy: 2024 Updates, James MacKenzie, D.O., DFAPA
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Physician Burnout: How Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence Can Help, Michael Kulisz, D.O.
7:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Moving Beyond Barriers in Treating Opioid Disorders, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Moving Beyond Barriers in Treating Opioid Disorders, ASAM
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - A Trip to the Local Headshop, Walter C. Prozialeck, Ph.D.
History of the CRC
Dr. Ward E. Perrin and the CRC
Dr. Ward E. Perrin graduated from CCOM in 1943. As a young faculty member, he taught at Midwestern University’s continuing education (CE) program for alumni in September 1947. Dr. Perrin then organized, coordinated, and taught at all CE programs for the next 54 years. Under his leadership, the CE program was renamed the Clinical Refresher Course and expanded beyond college alumni to welcome guests and lecturers from beyond the osteopathic profession. In 1987, the American Medical Association approved accreditation for the Clinical Refresher Course, and the CE program became open to all practicing physicians, both D.O. and M.D. The Clinical Refresher Course was the first CE program hosted by an osteopathic school to receive this distinction.
