Ward E. Perrin, D.O. Clinical Refresher Course
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts an annual Ward E. Perrin, D.O. Clinical Refresher Course (CRC) & Alumni Reunion Weekend.
You're Invited
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) is excited to announce the 77th Annual Ward E. Perrin, D.O. Clinical Refresher Course (CRC) & Alumni Weekend, October 17 - 19, 2024. This event will be held in person at the P站视频, Downers Grove, IL campus.
Scroll to review the course schedule, fees and registration, and hotel accommodations.
Accreditation
P站视频 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
MWU CCOM designates this program for a maximum of 20.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician鈥檚 participation in this activity.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this event, please contact Maggie Boland at 630-515-6040 or mwu_crc@midwestern.edu.
Fees & Registration
Review the table below for fees and registration for this continuing education event. Note that the CCOM alumni reunion and dinner are open to all CRC participants.
| Full Conference (20 credits) | Thursday October 17, 2024 (8 credits) | Friday October 18, 2024 (8 credits) | Saturday October 19, 2024 (4 credits) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCOM Alumni | $750 | $300 | $300 | $150 |
| Gold Medallion Alumni | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Non-CCOM Alumni | $800 | $320 | $320 | $160 |
| Non-CCOM Late Registration (after October 1) | $850 | $340 | $340 | $170 |
| Retired Physicians | $500 | $200 | $200 | $100 |
| MWU Physician Assistant Alumni | $300 | $120 | $120 | $60 |
| Residents | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Changes and cancellations must be made by Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Cancellations after will result in a $100 cancellation fee.
Register
Use our online form to register for the event.
Course Schedule
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. - Rheumatology Beyond Steroids, Nisha Dsilva, D.O.
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. - Office Dermatology Rounds, Ashley Feneran, D.O., FAAD
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Relevant Guidelines for Primary Well Women Care, Joseph Bush, D.O.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - When Notes Become Evidence: What Lawyers Hunt For in Your Charts, William Sullivan, D.O., J.D.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - Diabetes Management/Novel Weight Loss Drugs, Shan Rehman, D.O.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. - Functional Medicine for Primary Care Physicians/Getting to the Root of the Problem, Michael Todd, D.O., FACOEP
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Physical Exam Pearls for the Primary Care Physician, Brian Poustinchian, D.O., FACP, FACOI, FHM
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Application of Common OM Techniques in Primary Care Kurt Heinking, D.O., FAAO
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. - Cosmetic Catastrophes, Christopher Colbert, D.O.
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. - Update on Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care, Matthew Kamin, D.O., FACC
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Men's Health Overview, Michael Alebich, D.O., FACP
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Behavioral Health for the Non-Psychiatrist: Practical Tips for Advancing Your Management of Psychiatric Conditions, Neeral K. Sheth, D.O., FAPA
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - Current Antibiotic Usage and Developing Resistance, Mia Taormina, D.O., FACOI
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. - Empowering Medical Students and Residents: The Transformative Power of Growth Mindset and Grit, Frank Serrecchia, D.O.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Effective Physician Advocacy: 2024 Updates, James MacKenzie, D.O., DFAPA
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Physician Burnout: How Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence Can Help, Michael Kulisz, D.O.
7:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Moving Beyond Barriers in Treating Opioid Disorders, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Moving Beyond Barriers in Treating Opioid Disorders, ASAM
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - A Trip to the Local Headshop, Walter C. Prozialeck, Ph.D.
CCOM Alumni Reunion & Dinner Dance
Please join the CCOM Alumni Association Board of Governors for your annual class reunion with special honors to Alumni from class years ending in four and nine.
Please join the CCOM Alumni Association Board of Governors for your annual class reunion with special honors to Alumni from class years ending in four and nine. The reunion will feature a cocktail reception, party with live band, group and individual photos, and a display of yearbooks and photos from past classes. Optional campus tours at 5:30 pm.
Arthur G. Dobbelaere Support Services Hall, Event Center, Fifth Floor
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Dinner and Program
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Live Band and Dancing
For reunion questions, call us at 800-962-3053 or email us at alumni@midwestern.edu.
History of the CRC
Dr. Ward E. Perrin and the CRC
Dr. Ward E. Perrin graduated from CCOM in 1943. As a young faculty member, he taught at P站视频鈥檚 continuing education (CE) program for alumni in September 1947. Dr. Perrin then organized, coordinated, and taught at all CE programs for the next 54 years. Under his leadership, the CE program was renamed the Clinical Refresher Course and expanded beyond college alumni to welcome guests and lecturers from beyond the osteopathic profession. In 1987, the American Medical Association approved accreditation for the Clinical Refresher Course, and the CE program became open to all practicing physicians, both D.O. and M.D. The Clinical Refresher Course was the first CE program hosted by an osteopathic school to receive this distinction.
