Webinar Archives
The Midwestern University Alumni Network is pleased to offer a series of virtual programs for alumni.
Midwestern University - Alumni Network's Webinar Series
The Midwestern University Alumni Network is pleased to offer a series of virtual programs for alumni from all of our colleges and programs at both of our campuses. The webinar programs are free and are recorded and available for viewing at your convenience.
Most programs are one hour in length, including time for a question-and-answer period. We hope you find the topics of personal and professional interest educational and engaging.
Visit our event page for more information about upcoming webinars.
If you have any topic ideas for future webinars that you would like to see or would like to speak on a subject matter, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at alumni@midwestern.edu or 800-962-3053.
Our Webinars
Financial Freedom
Presenter: Rizek Housari, CPA, CFP
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona Virtual Study Club
Oral Health Care Considerations for Victims of Human Trafficking.
Presenters: Cara Copeland, D.M.D., M.Ed., M.S., (CDMA Class of 2015)
Alexandra Pierre-Bez, D.M.D., M.Ed., (CDMA Class of 2017)
Fiercely Guarding Your Well-Being
Presenter: Shannon C. Scott, D.O., FACOFP
Melissa Flint, Psy.D., FT, CCTP
Eve B. Hoover, DMsc, PA-C
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine- Arizona Virtual Study Club
Should I Buy A Practice or Become An Associate
(If so, how long before I purchase?)
Presenter: Steven Au, Regional Dental Transition Specialist
Special thanks to Aprio and Patterson Dental.
Co-Hosted By The College of Dental Medicine - Arizona and The Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Making an Impact: Smart Tax Strategies for Planned Giving.
Presenter: Rizek Housari, CPA, Divergent Wealth Advisors
Midwestern University Virtual Study Club
Implant Treatment Planning and Placement with Separate Systems: A Case Study Alumni
Presenter: LCDR Travis Scholer, D.M.D., CDMA Class of 2015
Co-Hosted By The College of Dental Medicine - Arizona and The Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Real Estate 101: The Basics of Buying and Selling in an Ever-Changing Market
Presenter: Alex Peterson, Southwestern Real Estate
A Discussion on Veterinary Empathic Exhaustion
Presented by: Heidi Hulon, D.V.M., CCFP, MHFA
Financial Freedom: Creating a Winning Game Plan for Your Money and Debt
Presented by: Rizek Housari, CPA, CFP Divergent Wealth Advisors
Topic: Pediatric Dentistry for GPs: Updates in Pulp Therapy and Trauma
Presenters: Robbie Harrell, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2017) and Tom Schuh, D.M.D (CDMA Class of 2012)
MWU Advancing Health Equity Webinar Series
Topic: Implicit Racial Bias in Healthcare
Presented by: Arghavan Salles, M.D., Ph.D., Special Advisor for DEI Programs, Stanford University Department of Medicine; Senior Research Scholar, Clayman Institute for Gender Research
Topic: Cosmetic Dentistry Excellence: The Skills You Need to Make It in a Competitive Environment.
Presenter: Kent Tuttle, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2015)
Topic: Fundamentals of Mortgage Knowledge
Presenter: James Prigge, Radiant Financial Group
Topic: Becoming Financially Confident Now and in Retirement Presenter: Rizek Housari, CPA, Divergent Wealth Advisors
Presenter: Rizek Housari, CPA, Divergent Wealth Advisors
Topic: Prosthetically Planned and Guided Implant Surgery Utilizing 3D Printing and the Ti-base Restorative Workflow
Presenter: Igor Borisov, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2019)
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Virtual Education Program
Topic: Navigating Rotation Considerations in 2022: What’s Changed?
Presenters: Janet Cooley, Pharm.D., BCACP and Suzanne Larson, Pharm.D.
Topic: Managing Your Telehealth Liability Risk
Presenter: Karen Everitt, Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona
Topic: CO2 Laser Experiences in the Dental Setting
Presenter: Dr. Bobby Yasso, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2020)
Topic: Fundamentals of Financial Planning
Presenter: Rizek Housari, CPA, Divergent Wealth Advisors
Topic: Case Base Insights: Full Arch Digital Workflow
Presenter: Tim Gengel, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2017)
Topic: Contract Provisions And Negotiations For Medical Professionals
Presenters: Julia S. Acken, Member and Christopher J. Rogers, Member Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Virtual Education Program
Topic: Hit Me with Your Best Shot: The 2021 Immunization Update
Presenter: Sheri Stensland, Pharm.D.
Multidisciplinary Webinar Sponsored by Focus on Diabetes, an American Diabetes Association Initiative
Topic: Diabetes and Eye Health: A Guide for Primary Care
Presenter: Jeffry Gerson, O.D., FAAO
Topic: Student Loan Repayment Strategies
Presenter: Michael Coca, M.B.A., Midwestern University Project Coordinator Sensible Strategies & Student Financial Services
Topic: Root Canal Therapy: Reflections from an Endodontic Resident
Presenter: Tom Schuh, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2012)
Topic: Practice Management Strategies: Using Data to Drive Decisions
Presenter: Dan Nelson, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2012)
Topic: Disproving COVID -19 Vaccine Myths, Rumors, and Misconceptions
Presenter: Jennifer Wild, D.O. (AZCOM 2002)
Topic: The Gift of Legacy Planning
Presenters: Cheri Brooks, CPA, Senior Vice President of Neuberger Berman Advisor Institute with Mark P. Styles, Senior Vice President of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Topic: Fieldwork Supervision in Challenging Times
Presenter: Dana Lingle, O.T.D., OTR/L, CHT
Topic: Promoting Occupational Justice for LGBTQ+ Communities Through Inclusive OT Practices
Presenter: Emily K. Simpson, Ph.D., OTR/L
Topic: OT Ethical Standards and the Dignity of Risk
Presenter: Lisa Mahaffey Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Topic: Leadership: Growing Yourself or Growing Others?
Presenters: Anne Kiraly-Alvarez, O.T.D., OTR/L, SCSS, Susanne Higgins O.T.D., OTR/L, CHT, and Catherine Killian, O.T.D., M.Ed., OTR/L
Topic: Fearlessly Guarding Your Mental Health as A Healthcare Provider
Presenter: Melissa Flint, Psy.D.
Topic: Pathways to Multi-Practice Ownership: Start-Ups, Purchases, and Expansion
Presenter: Sage Pollack, D.M.D. (CDMA 2015)
Topic: Precepting Hacks: Technology in Rotations
Presenters: Suzanne Larson, Pharm.D., and Janet Cooley, Pharm.D., BCACP
Topic: Stress, Trauma, and Resilience: A Webinar Discussion for Healthcare Providers in the COVID-19 Era
Presenters: Rachel A. Piszczor, Psy.D., and Haley M. Sims, Psy.D.
Topic: Full Mouth Rehab
Presenter: Nathan Antoine, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2017)
Topic: Full Mouth Extractions and Implant Prostheses
Presenter: Nathan Antoine, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2017)
Topic: Implants
Presenter: Cameron Smith, D.M.D. (CDMA Class of 2016)
Topic: A Legal Perspective on Private Practice Ownership and Employment Issues
Presenter: David Siscel, Esq.
Topic: Soft Tissue Grafting: Considerations for the General Practitioner
Presenter: Elizabeth Nesmith, D.M.D., M.S., M.A. (CDMA Class of 2016)
Topic: Best Practices in Telehealth During the COVID Era
Presenter: Shannon C. Scott, D.O., FACOFP (AZCOM Class of 2004)