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Stay ahead in osteopathic medicine with cutting-edge topics and expert speakers. From emerging treatments to hands-on learning, this conference is designed to enhance your expertise and elevate patient care.

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Conference Overview

  • Friday, May 2nd - Saturday May 3rd, 2025
  • Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, Overland Park, KS
  • 19 Available CME Credits
  • Featured Topics: GLP-1's for Weight Loss / Pediatric Psychiatry / Menopause / ADHD & Autism / & More!
  • Discounted Accommodation - details below
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Featured Topics and Speakers

GLP-1s and Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications are transforming the approach to obesity treatment, offering new possibilities for weight management. Gain insight into their clinical applications, potential benefits, and key considerations for patient care.

Dr. Robert Kenney Jr., DO

Robert Kenney, DO will be presenting the topic of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Kenney is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon with Saint Luke’s Surgical Specialists. His focus in bariatric surgery requires a comprehensive approach utilizing surgery, diet, exercise, and psychology.

Pediatric Psychiatry

The landscape of pediatric mental health continues to evolve, presenting complex challenges in diagnosis and treatment. This session explores best practices for supporting young patients.

Dr. Nicole Klaus, PhD, ABPP and
Dr. Sandya Mainali, MD

KSKidsMAP child psychologist Dr. Nicole Klaus, PhD, ABPP and Dr. Sandya Mainali, MD, one of KU-Wichita’s second year child psychiatry fellows, will present together to cover both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy treatments.

Menopause & Women's Health

As menopause reshapes a woman’s health landscape, clinicians play a key role in managing its effects. Explore essential approaches to patient care during and after this transition, with a focus on overall women’s health and long-term well-being.

Dr. Tara N. Chettiar, MD

Dr. Tara N. Chettiar, MD will be speaking on Fourth Trimester Care.

Dr. Chettiar graduated from Creighton School of Medicine, completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology training at the University of Missouri Kansas City and has been a practicing OB/Gyn in the Kansas City metro for several years and is a certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C).

Special Events

Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop

  • 1:30 - 5:30 Saturday, Post-Conference
  • Hands-on training with 1:4 faculty ratio
  • Learn to use and diagnose with mobile point of care ultrasound devices
  • Sign-up available online at conference registration (additional fee)

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In this video, Dr. Stringfield fills us in on the background of POCUS and what we’ll learn in this workshop. 

What is POCUS? Why is it important? What are the advantages? How can it be used in my practice?

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“… it comes down to me, my patient, and my probe…”

– Chris Fox, POCUS Director for UC Davis

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) offers numerous benefits, including faster time to treatment for the patient and improved diagnostic accuracy. 

POCUS can also provide real-time guidance during invasive procedures, helping clinicians visualize venous systems, difficult airways and nerve systems. 

With POCUS, abdominal ultrasound will assess a patient’s kidneys or liver and clinicians can detect abnormalities that suggest chronic disease or acute injury.

POCUS can also assist in screening patients for aneurysm and aortic dissection. 

Note: The final lecture of the conference will be an overview of POCUS.  Registration for the Spring Conference is required. 

Join Us for a Social Evening!

  • Have a go on the driving range or simply enjoy a friendly chat
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday, May 1,
  • $45 for members, $75 for non-members
  • Topgolf, 10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207
  • Sign-up available online at conference registration

Dine Arounds

  • Join fellow conference attendees for a delicious dinner at 1 of 4 carefully selected KC restaurants.
  • 7:00pm Friday, May 2nd
  • Maximum 10 participants each location
  • No cost to register - just choose a restaurant and KAOM will handle the reservation. Attendees cover their own meals.
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Conference Agenda

GLP1s and Weight Loss

Charisse Symmonds, DO

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Perinatal Behavioral Health

Erin Bier, MD Peripartum Psychiatrist; Tara Chettiar, MD, FACOG, PMH-C

Time

Opportunities for DO Physicians in KS

Todd Hiatt

Time

Perinatal Substance Use: Recognition, Reporting and Supporting

Kelsee Fout, MPA; Erica Hunter, LBSW

Time

Fourth Trimester Care

Tara Chettiar, MD, FACOG, PMH-C

Time

Human Trafficking

Terri Nickel, DO

Time

President’s Reception

Time

Stories of A.T. Still

Time

Pediatric Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy

Dr. Nicole Klaus, PhD ABPP and Dr. Sandya Mainali, MD

Time

Pulmonary Disease

Peter Weimersheimer, MD

Time

Cardiac Update

Time

Anticoagulation Update or VTE

Time

Musculoskeletal Topic

Time

Introduction to POCUS

Scott Stringfield, MD

Time

Post-Conference Workshop: POCUS

Scott Stringfield, MD

Time

Registration

Register by April 15th and Save!

KAOM Member Physician

Full Conference

$300

Before April 15th

$350

After April 15th

KAOM
Non-Member Physician

Full Conference

$400

Before April 15th

$450

After April 15th

Physician's Assistant

Full Conference

$300

Before April 15th

$350

After April 15th

Medical Students, Residents, Fellows

Full Conference

$25

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Accommodation

Enjoy comfort and convenience during the conference.

We’ve secured discounted rates at Sheraton Overland Park exclusively for our attendees.

Reserve your room to take advantage of this special offer, as these rates are a limited-time offer.

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Contemporary Italian eatery with a rustic farmhouse aesthetic and bustling scene.

Angela’s take: The Seasonal Vegetable Salad is SO much more than getting your daily veggies! My other favorites are the prosciutto pizza (with figs, goat cheese and arugula) and the Strozzapreti pasta is worth every carb!

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Rye

Farm-to-table American fare and rye cocktails served in a stylish, urban-farmhouse setting.

Angela’s insight: I visited Rye when they first opened and fell in love when the server recommended “fried chicken and champagne.” My other favorites: whipped goat cheese spread as an appetizer, steak & frites, and the “French Blonde” cocktail (apparently also a favorite of Taylor Swift).

Megan & Colby Garrelts, the owners, are both James Beard Award-winning chefs. Megan for pastries, and her pies will demonstrate why. There’s a pastry counter at the host stand where you can take home brownies, cinnamon rolls and other goodies.

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Blue Koi

Noodles, dumplings and bubble teas are on the menu for this upscale Chinese comfort food.

Angela’s take: This is Asian fusion, and just plain ole’ yummy noodles and rice dishes. The shrimp dumplings, the veggie dumplings, the fried tofu (not on the menu anymore, ask for it) are delicious, but my go-to is the Ginger Basil Chicken – over noodles for an indulgence and over spinach other times. My daughter loves the bubble teas, and they will customize low-sugar, no-sugar, decaf, etc.

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Joe's BBQ

Relaxed BBQ pit stop for slabs of ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and sides.

Angela’s not-so-helpful tips: It’s a wonder they haven’t run me out of Kansas City, but I don’t enjoy BBQ. I do like the burnt ends sometimes, but I hear amazing things about Joe’s, and friends LOVE the “Z-Man” sandwiches and sides.

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