Schedule

According to Mallory Weggemann, one of the keys to leadership is to tackle a seemingly insurmountable challenge by achieving small victories along the way. While fighting her way to the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016 after suffering a debilitating arm injury, Weggemann discovered one of the greatest qualities leaders possess is the ability to adapt—particularly...

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises sparing no demographic, culture, or geographical location. It is a global humanitarian and public health crisis; one that is vastly underreported and identified. Its victims walk among us yet are hidden in plain sight. The intersection of human trafficking with healthcare is exponential. However, due...

The process of transition from healthcare provider to patient can be quite enlightening. When the doctor becomes the patient, all perceived control is surrendered. No longer do we wear the “magic white coat” and wave healing hands over patients. Many begin to recognize major flaws in the healthcare system that had previously gone unnoticed. What...

We will explore the historic victories of public health and discuss the evolving landscape of public health in the United States. The presentation will address some of the critical challenges that continue to drive health outcomes such as health disparities, likelihood of pandemics, access to care, and emerging health threats. Attendees will gain a deeper...

Join us for a boot scootin’ good time with food, fun and live music from Drive! Boots and hats are encouraged!

The 2025 OAFP legislative session will be an overview of the Oklahoma legislative session and what it meant for Family Medicine. This session will discuss the importance of getting involved locally in advocacy to protect your patients, practice and Family Medicine.

Professional burnout and staff turnover have caused a major crisis in healthcare. Physicians have the highest suicide rate of any profession, affecting over 900,000 patients per year. Declining employee engagement and nursing turnover significantly affect the bottom line and result in poor clinical outcomes. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Orsini discusses how healthcare executives can...

This presentation will focus on the impact of the growing physician shortage on the delivery of healthcare.  We will focus on the risk management, patient safety and malpractice risk implications of these shortages.  We will also consider the expanding scope of practice of advance practice providers and malpractice claims trends.  Lastly, we will explore risk...

Pregnancy is a time of increased risk for depression, and approximately one in five people are diagnosed with depression during this time.  A recent study found that the most common causes of death during pregnancy are suicide and homicide, which emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention.  Although the postpartum period is a high-risk...

This presentation will provide a holistic overview of obesity management, combining medical advancements and lifestyle interventions. We will explore the Four Pillars of Obesity Treatment and introduce the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on their role in improving overall health. Topics include nutrition, the importance of strength training, and social connection, along with the...

Have you ever wondered why some people act like they do or say certain things or have certain viewpoints? Part of the reason could be due to the generation that they belong to.  Our workplace is changing – each generation gets credit for their piece but also for the clash this brings.  With potentially 5...

Participants will understand the current opioid epidemic. Individuals will be exposed to basic terminology regarding opioids. They will understand statistics and epidemiology regarding the epidemic, as well as put overdose numbers in perspective in the State of Oklahoma by providing information on overdoses by the specific opioids (heroin, methadone, oxytocin, hydrocodone, fentanyl) and other lethal...

Participants will understand the current opioid epidemic. Individuals will be exposed to basic terminology regarding opioids. They will understand statistics and epidemiology regarding the epidemic, as well as put overdose numbers in perspective in the State of Oklahoma by providing information on overdoses by the specific opioids (heroin, methadone, oxytocin, hydrocodone, fentanyl) and other lethal...

Participants will understand the current opioid epidemic. Individuals will be exposed to basic terminology regarding opioids. They will understand statistics and epidemiology regarding the epidemic, as well as put overdose numbers in perspective in the State of Oklahoma by providing information on overdoses by the specific opioids (heroin, methadone, oxytocin, hydrocodone, fentanyl) and other lethal...

The joy-fueled resilience hidden in our hobbies, interests, and simple pleasures. In a fast-paced world where our challenges are relentless and the solutions seem out of reach, Ryan delivers a message of accessible, attainable change. From the highest highs to the most unimaginable lows, Ryan uses his story to highlight to realities of adversity and...