Programming

Culinary medicine provides a unique opportunity to combine education and practical application of healthy dietary patterns. This workshop will offer a combination of didactic lectures, cooking challenges, and hands-on cooking demonstrations, equipping participants with the competence and skills to integrate culinary medicine and nutritional counseling into their patient care. An interprofessional collaboration of culinary medicine experts and the Obesity Medicine Association will facilitate the workshop. It is limited to 75 participants.

ACOFP’s OMT Boot Camp is intended to be a convenient refresher for those looking to improve existing OMT techniques and to re-introduce previously learned "hands-on" approaches. Instructors will present, demonstrate, and discuss interactive case presentation scenarios, including related OMT techniques. Whether you are preparing for your board performance exam or want to expand your skills to the next level, OMT Boot Camp is a hands-on learning opportunity you don’t want to miss!

During this second 2-hour intense urgent care workshop, participants will receive hands-on instruction and practice on (1) Plantar Wart Treatment, Ingrown Toenails and Digital Blocks, and (2) Fluorescein Eye Exams. Each participant will be able to practice and observe with immediate feedback from the supervising faculty. These urgent care workshops are designed for those looking to enhance their current skills and review current practice or looking to acquire new skills. Billing and coding associated with these procedures will also be reviewed.   

During this first 2-hour intense urgent care workshop, participants will be divided into small groups that will rotate through three unique stations for 40 minutes each with hands-on instruction and practice on (1) Suturing, (2) Incision & Drainage, and (3) Dislocation Reduction. Each participant will be able to practice and observe with immediate feedback from the supervising faculty. These urgent care workshops are for those looking to enhance their current skills and review current practice or looking to acquire new skills. Billing and coding associated with these procedures will also be reviewed.   

 

This course provides physicians with essential knowledge and practical skills in pediatric manipulative techniques. Designed for professionals working with infants and children, the course covers the principles of manual therapy specifically tailored to the developmental needs of young patients. This module is approved by AOBFP to count towards the recertification requirements from AOBFP for OMT.

 

 

 

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use POCUS to evaluate common abdominal-based complaints in the family medicine office.  This includes acquiring and interpreting images of the gallbladder, liver, kidneys, spleen, aorta, and bladder.  Also includes a review of images representing key abnormal findings (i.e., cholecystitis, ascites, hydronephrosis, aortic aneurysm, urinary retention).  All levels of POCUS experience are welcome, from beginner to advanced user.

 

 

 

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use POCUS to evaluate common chest-based complaints in the family medicine office.  This includes acquiring and interpreting images of the lungs/pleura and heart.  Also includes a review of images representing key abnormal findings (i.e., pleural effusion, pneumothorax, ventricular dysfunction, pericardial effusion).  All levels of POCUS experience are welcome, from beginner to advanced users.

 

 

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use POCUS to evaluate common shoulder musculoskeletal complaints in the family medicine office.  This includes acquiring and interpreting images of the rotator cuff muscles, biceps tendon, and surrounding anatomy.  Also includes a review of images representing key abnormal findings (i.e., tendinosis, tear, impingement).  All levels of POCUS experience are welcome, from beginner to advanced users.

 

 

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use POCUS to guide vascular access procedures and evaluate for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the family medicine office or hospital setting.  This includes practicing procedures (i.e., peripheral/central venous catheters) on task trainers under ultrasound guidance.  Also includes performing a serial compression exam to evaluate for lower extremity DVT.  All levels of POCUS experience are welcome, from beginner to advanced user.

 

 

 

The OBGYN OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment) course is designed for medical professionals specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. This course integrates principles of osteopathic medicine with a focus on women's health, covering techniques to assess and treat somatic dysfunctions related to the female reproductive system. Participants will learn hands-on manipulation strategies to enhance patient comfort during pregnancy, manage common gynecological conditions, and improve overall health outcomes. Not available for residents or medical students. This module is approved by AOBFP to count towards the recertification requirements from AOBFP for OMT.

 

 

 

 

Participants will sharpen their dermatological diagnostic skills through dermoscopy practice and elevate your proficiency in subsequent skills such as excision and cryotherapy. Billing and coding associated with these procedures will also be reviewed.  

 

 

 

 

 

Delve into a dynamic demonstration and hands-on practice covering essential aspects of wound care such as wound debridement, biopsies, and mastery of dressing and compression techniques. Billing and coding associated with these procedures will also be reviewed.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designed for practicing physicians with basic OMT skills or those MDs and DOs who have graduated from residency programs with Osteopathic Recognition, ACOFP’s Next Level OMT is intended to help attendees further refine their OMM diagnoses and treatment and bring those skills to the “next level.”  This lower extremities section will consist of case-based presentations that focus on a brief review of diagnostic procedures for specific conditions where OMT is indicated (such as ankle sprain and fractures, ankle pain, and foot pain), with most of the time devoted to hands-on instruction of specific OMT techniques. This module is approved by AOBFP to count towards the recertification requirements from AOBFP for OMT.