EXPLORE 2024

OAFP Scientific Assembly

Sat, Aug 24th, 2024

8:00am
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9:00am
Boomer

Crucial Updates and Changes from the American Board of Family Medicine Every Family Physician Should Know

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This course is designed to provide family physicians with the latest updates and changes from the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) that are crucial to maintaining certification and delivering the highest standard of care. This presentation focuses on advancing clinical care by helping ensure physicians understand the steps that it takes to become certified...
8:00am
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9:00am
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Resident Poster Session

OAFP-Sat
Join us for an enriching CME session featuring the Family Medicine Resident Poster Presentation, where multiple residents will showcase their clinical posters highlighting research, findings, and insights into disease states and conditions impacting Oklahoma patients. This interactive session provides a platform for residents to present their work, share valuable knowledge, and engage with attendees through...
9:00am
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10:00am
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Adverse Food Reactions

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of food allergies, focusing on both IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated reactions. Participants will learn to distinguish between these types of adverse food reactions and gain expertise in evaluating and managing conditions such as IgE-mediated food allergies, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), food protein-induced proctocolitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis. This course aims...
9:00am
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10:00am
Boomer

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: AI's Impact in Family Medicine

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The world of medicine is always changing and AI is the newest trend. During this session participants will gain an understanding of basic AI techniques and terminology, explore commercially available AI applications in medicine, and delve into the high-level goals of future AI technologies, with a particular focus on their impact on primary care. This...
10:15am
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11:15am
Boomer

Pharmacologic Management of Insomnia 

OAFP-Sat
Explore the intricate landscape of insomnia management in this comprehensive course designed to enhance clinical proficiency and patient care outcomes. Delve into the physiology of sleep and wake cycles, crucial for understanding the underlying mechanisms of insomnia. Learn to identify insomnia through effective patient inquiry and recommended diagnostic methodologies. Gain insights into selecting pharmacologic treatments...
10:15am
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11:15am
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RISE-OK Project: Implementing Tribally-Engaged Lung Cancer Screening and Reducing Opioid Use in Seniors

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This course offers a comprehensive examination of essential strategies and best practices for improving community health through targeted screening and patient-centered care. Participants will explore the effectiveness of low-dose CT lung cancer screening (LCS) programs in rural health settings, translating emerging evidence into clinical practice to boost LCS rates. The course covers the planning and...
11:15am
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12:15pm
Boomer

Biologics for the Treatment of Asthma and the Critical Role of Primary Care in Improving Patient Outcomes

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This presentation will focus on the significant role that family medicine providers play in the management of patients with asthma, how to recognize uncontrolled disease, and the identification of patients who may benefit from a referral to a specialist and treatment with biologic therapy. Evidence on the safety and efficacy of biologics, along with the...

Professor of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Director, Airways Clinical Research Center Baylor College of Medicine Chief, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Ben Taub Hospital Clinical Science Representative, BCM Faculty Senate

11:15am
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12:15pm
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Staying in the Solution: How Do We Implement Evidence in Obesity Care?

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of the latest evidence-based guidelines and emerging data for diagnosing and managing obesity as a chronic, treatable disease. Participants will review recent efficacy and safety of available and emerging anti-obesity medications (AOMs) and their implications for real-world practice. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of holistic care plans that...
12:15pm
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1:15pm
Boomer

The Power of Podcasting: Lessons Learned from the Hosts of Fast Talks with Family Docs

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Discover the transformative potential of podcasting in family medicine with Dr. Veer Vedala, host of the popular podcast Fast Talks with Family Docs. In this engaging keynote address, they will share invaluable lessons learned from their diverse array of guests, highlighting how these insights can be applied to enhance medical practice. Participants will gain perspectives...
12:15pm
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4:15pm
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KSA: Diabetes

OAFP-Sat
The newly revised Diabetes ABFM-developed KSA activity focuses on preventing and diagnosing diabetes mellitus, recognizing the clinical implications of insulin-resistance syndromes, recognizing, and managing microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus, managing diabetic ketoacidosis and non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma, nonpharmacologic management of diabetes mellitus, and pharmacologic management of diabetes mellitus.
1:30pm
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2:30pm
Boomer

Unlocking the Potential: Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Primary Care

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Unlock the transformative potential of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in primary care with this insightful course. Tailored for primary care physicians, the course focuses on understanding the practical applications and benefits of POCUS in a primary care setting. Participants will learn how to utilize POCUS to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and streamline clinical decision-making....
2:30pm
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3:30pm
Boomer

Top 10 Dermatological Issues in Primary Care

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This course is designed to equip primary care providers with essential skills and knowledge to manage common skin conditions effectively. This course will cover a range of dermatological issues frequently encountered in primary care settings, including but not limited to acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, and dermatitis. Attendees will gain confidence in recognizing dermatological conditions,...