OAFP Scientific Assembly – Sat

This session explores the role of CGRP in migraine pathophysiology and highlights the latest evidence on CGRP-targeted therapies for acute and preventive treatment. Attendees will also examine how patient preferences impact medication adherence and clinical outcomes in primary care migraine management.  

Goal of the presentation is to provide basic physiology of common thyroid conditions, have practical systematic approach to management of common thyroid conditions, and to gain confidence in self-management versus appropriate times to refer for complicated thyroid conditions.  Cited several evidence-based sources for this systematic approach to thyroid management.  Use several clinical pearls to help...

Discover the latest advances in CGM technology, including OTC and glucose-ketone monitoring. Learn to interpret CGM data like the AGP to improve diabetes therapy and explore how to initiate CGM in appropriate patients through a team-based care approach.

This presentation aims to equip Physicians with the essential knowledge to effectively incorporate Health Information Exchange (HIE) into their workflows. HIE enables seamless access to critical patient information, facilitating improved care coordination and clinical decision-making. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of HIE’s role in healthcare, exploring its transformative impact on practice efficiency and patient...

Family medicine offers physicians the flexibility to shape their careers in ways that align with their personal values, professional passions, and patient care philosophies. This panel discussion brings together three Oklahoma-based family physicians—each practicing in a distinct model: traditional private practice, direct primary care, and hybrid models with teaching and procedural care. Attendees will gain...

Early diagnosis and intervention for amyloidosis is critical yet does not frequently occur, typically as a consequence of the insidious nature of the disease, phenotypic heterogeneity, and limited awareness on the part of clinicians. Therapeutic options have previously been limited, but there are new and emerging agents with which clinicians may not be familiar. Patients...

Exploring the journey of physician leadership through the lens of personal growth, systemic transformation, and professional relevance and framed around Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory – particularly Generativity vs. Stagnation – this presentation emphasizes the importance of physicians staying engaged, mentoring others, and contributing meaningfully to their communities to maintain relevance and personal fulfillment. The speaker...

The new Care of Children ABFM-developed KSA activity focuses on normal child growth and development, surveillance and prevention recommendations, congenital and hereditary illness, chronic illness, trauma, toxicity, infections, and behavioral health conditions for children ages newborn to 18 years old.

As insulin therapies evolve, once-weekly formulations are emerging as a promising option for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This session will equip primary care clinicians with the tools to initiate basal insulin therapy promptly and appropriately, avoiding unnecessary delays in care. Dr. Miller will review the latest clinical data on the efficacy and safety...