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AOA 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1 CME

Continuing Medical Education for Physicians

We engage nationally-recognized academicians to discuss contemporary medical topics that affect physicians and patient care. Our attendees participate through both traditional lecture and interactive formats. Participants can choose to attend our classes online or in person (when offered), or a combination of both. If you are joining us, come ready to learn, have fun and connect with many local health professionals and colleagues.

Explore our CME activities below, then visit the Rowan University Online Catalog to register!


3-Day Continuing Medical Education Conference

November 6 - 8, 2025

Join us at Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center in the Poconos for our 3-Day Continuing Medical Education Conference. This is a family-friendly resort offering the largest indoor waterpark in the area. The resort also offers indoor mini golf, bowling, escape rooms, arcades, VR attractions, fitness center, spa and adventurous restaurants! The 3-Day CME Conference is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians in general practice, osteopathic family physicians and other healthcare professionals who provide care to patients in a general practice environment.

If you’re ready to register now, visit REGISTER HERE!

Not able to make it to Kalahari? You can also join us virtually! We will be streaming live.

Download the 3-Day CME brochure!

November 6 - 8, 2025 - Up to 15 AOA 1-A CME Credits / 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

General Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this series, participants should be able to:

    • Differentiate the variety of disorders that effect the pediatric population
    • Classify how acupuncture physiologically effects the automonic nervous system
    • Recognize the lab workup for arthralgias
    • Demonstrate techniques for common ultrasound-guided injections
    • Distinguish the management of the most common types of chronic headache,including migraine and cluster headaches
    • Review required and recommended preventive screenings and immunizations in the geriatric population
    • TBD
    • TBD
    • Construct a good differential for when a patient presents with cognitive concerns to your office
    • TBD
    • Demonstrate better CPT coding strategies to increase both cash revenue and wRVU performance
    • Identify and apply current best practices in pediatric care, including the latest evidence-based guidelines
    • TBD
    • Recognize clinical scenarios where POCUS can be applied
Please note that the dates for the current AOA CME cycle started January 1, 2025 and ends December 31, 2027. 


Accreditation

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Method of Participation
For successful completion of activity and subsequent awarding of credits, individuals are required to participate in the entire activity session and complete an attestation form, as well as an outcome survey and an evaluation form. If attending virtually, you can complete the online attestation form that will be available after the event.

Disclaimer
It is the policy of Rowan-Virtua SOM that the information presented at CME activities will be unbiased and based on scientific evidence. Any views expressed in this activity is being presented for educational purposes only. The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer or pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices, or Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine.
 

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Thursday, November 6, 2025  /  11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Ballroom

  • Welcome / Introduction
    Joshua Coren, DO, MBA, FACOFP

  • Healing Hands: OMT Techniques for Pediatric Care
    Danielle Cooley, DO, FACOFP

  • Acu-Psych: Using Acupuncture to Alter Mental States
    Alexander King, DO

  • All My Joints Hurt, An Update on the Rheumatologic Workup in the Primary Care Setting
    Jennifer Sepede, DO

  • Guiding the Way: Advancing Musculoskeletal Care with Ultrasound
    Altamash Raja, DO

  • Headache Relief: Unlocking the Power of Medications and Injections
    Deanna Janora, MD

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Friday, November 7, 2025 /  7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Ballroom

  • Breakfast Buffet

  • Preventive Screenings and Immunizations
    Anne Jones, DO

  • Multimodal Chronic Pain Management in Older Adults
    James Bailey, DO

  • Digital Cognitive Assessment
    Kevin Overbeck, DO

  • Cognitive Concerns and Workup for Primary Care Physicians
    Christian White, DO

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Older Adults
    Chanakya Bavishi, DO

  • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Family Friendly Event located in the River Rooms
    Face painters, balloon artists, games, crafts, hor d'oeuvres

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Ballroom

  • Breakfast Buffet

  • In the Business of Nickels and Dimes: Best Kept CPT Code Secrets that You've Never Heard Of (or Never Used)
    Alison Mancuso, DO, FACOFP

  • Pediatric Best Practices: 2025 Updates
    Clare Stephens, DO
  • Beyond the Game: Optimizing Care for the Student Athlete
    Rebecca Moore, DO

  • Fundamentals of POCUS
    Nils Brolis, DO, FACOFP, CHSE and Kathleen Deiling, RDMS

Onsite and Online option!

Early registration - $595 until 8/31/25


$695 after 8/31/25

$795 Day of Conference 11/6/25

REGISTER HERE!

CME Cancellation Policy: Cancellations, for the conference registration only, must be made in writing to the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Fifty percent of your registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is received by September 30, 2025. Registration is non-transferrable.

Accommodations
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center,
250 Kalahari Boulevard, Pocono Manor, PA 18349

  • Pricing
    • Four Water Park Wristbands included in the room charge 
    • $239 per night (plus taxes) (For additional waterpark wristbands, upgrade information and pricing, please contact Kalahari direct)

  • Reservations
    • Reservations  -  Online link will be emailed once registration is complete. (Please contact cme@rowan.edu if you do not recieve the email)
      OR
      Please contact Kalahari Resorts at 1-877-Kalahari (525-2427). Rooms are held under the “Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine” Room Block


To receive the group rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or by October 5, 2025. 

Reservations will be taken following this date based on availability only.  Please contact Kalahari Resort at 1-877-Kalahari (525-2427) and mention the rooms are being held under the "School of Osteopathic Medicine" Room Block.

Kalahari Resort Cancellations must be made 72 hours or more prior to arrival to receive full refund less $30 processing fee. Cancellations less than 72 hours prior to arrival forfeits entire deposit.


Key Essentials to Optimizing Patient Care

Our series is structured to augment physician expertise with current clinical guideline recommendations and materials, as well as up-to-date advances in medical treatments on specific topics. The current education blocks have been chosen in response to evaluations from previous conference participants. Our faculty are well-respected in a variety of areas, including their clinical research, overall experience, and clinical distinction in their respective fields.

CME activities can be registered for as a five-block series (up to 25.5 CME credits) or on an individual basis (5 CME credits). Key Essentials activities are virtual live and only available on the specific dates and times listed. These programs will not be available to take or view on another date and time.

REGISTER HERE!

Download the Key Essentials Brochure!

FULL SERIES (Five Courses)

Upon completion of this series, participants should be able to:

    • TBD
    • Identify three psychotherapeutic/psychiatric techniques that practitioners may utilize for treatment of chronic conditions
    • Describe indications or psychotropic medication in the perinatal period
    • Identify evidence-based techniques for how to approach youth who are unwilling to invest in treatment
    • Differentiate how to navigate different types of eating disorders in an out-patient setting
    • TBD
    • Recognize the complexity and considerations in caring for the elderly during an urgent care visit
    • Identify the importance of prognostication in clinical-decision making for older adults
    • Construct a goals of care conversation in patients with advance disease and life limiting illness
    • TBD
    • Manage patients with cardiovascular disease
    • Integrate current best practices for management of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause into their practices
    • TBD
    • TBD
    • Educate primary care clinicians on the unique healthcare needs of military children and enable them to enhance their care of this vulnerable population
    • Identify how to confidently screen patients for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence
    • Recognize clinical symptoms and signs of exertional compartment syndrome
    • Differentiate the diagnosis and treatment of caval and iliofemoral DVTs
    • Identify the pathophysiology of thoracic outlet syndrome and available treatments
    • Utilize hemodynamics to help uncover disease
    • Recognize the role that athletic trainers play in managing acute injuries

Accreditation - CME Credits up to 25.5 

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates each live activity for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates each live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


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Full Series (Five CME Courses from September 6, 2025 - December 6, 2025)
$595 before 8/31/25
$695 after 8/31/25

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Psychiatry
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • Medication Assisted Therapy for Substance Use Disorder
    Andrew Hogrogian, MD

  • Psychiatric Considerations in Treatment of Chronic Pain
    Emily Loscalzo, PsyD, MAC, NCSE

  • Principles of Prescribing Psychiatric Medications during Pregnancy and Lactation
    Rachel Shmuts, DO, PMH-C, DFAPA, FACONP

  • Rule #1 Know Your Audience: The Importance and Value of Rapport Building with Youth
    Stephen Mateka, DO

  • Eating Disorders - Basics and Updates
    Shilin Pandeya, DO

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Geriatrics

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse Treatment in Older Adults
    James Bailey, DO, FAAPMR

  • Presentations and Considerations of Elder Care during Urgent Care Visits
    Chad Richmond, DO

  • Prognostication in Older Adults
    Lynn Wilson, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP, AGSF, DipABLM

  • Goals of Care and Advance Care Planning
    Paul Bryman, DO, FACOI, AGSF, CMD

  • TBD
    TBD

5.5 AOA 1-A / 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Cardiology for Primary Care
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • Geriatric Medicine
    Kevin Overbeck, DO

  • Advances in Hypertension Treatment
    Kimberly Hagen, PA

  • Aortic Disease: What PCPs Should Know
    Eden Payabyab, MD

  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Female Cardiac Patient
    Nikhita Kothari, DO

  • Achieving Health Equity in the Cardiovascular Population
    Troy Randle, DO

  • Cardiac Manifestations of Rheumatologic Conditions
    Humaira Khan, MD

  • The Cardiac - Pulmonary Interface
    Jonathan Galli, MD

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Pediatrics and Women's Health
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • The Vagina Monologues: The Later Years (and They're Not a Play)
    Mary Ann Yehl, DO

  • Updates in Breast Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction
    William Weeks, DO

  • Red Flag Signs of Syncope not to be Missed
    Aarti Dalal, DO, FACC, FHRS, CEPS-P

  • Addressing the Unique Healthcare needs of Miliary Children
    Ryan Mascio, DO

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence: Diagnosis, Impact, and Treatment
    Alexandra Nutaitis, DO

5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Surgery and Ortho
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • A Not So Common Cause of Extremity Pain: Compartment Syndrome
    Thomas Chu, DO, CAQSM

  • Endovascular Approaches to Venous Thrombectomy for IVC ad Iliofemoral DVTs
    Chris Cappellini, DO, RVSI

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Surgical Perspective
    Stephen Gallo, DO, RPVI

  • Universal Ultrasound
    Julia Cardosa, RDCS, RVT, RPhS

  • Lower Extremity Injuries and On Field Management
    Zachardy Schmidt, MS, ATC

CANCELLATION POLICY: Fifty percent of your registration fee will be refunded if requested in writing before August 16, 2025. 


INDIVIDUAL BLOCK REGISTRATION

If you are interested in an individual course, registration details for each is listed below. These programs are not available to take or view on another date and time.

Psychiatry - September 6, 2025 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (Virtual Live)

REGISTER HERE!

$149 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits

Psychiatry
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • Medication Assisted Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
    Andrew Hogrogian, MD

  • Psychiatric Considerations in Treatment of Chronic Pain
    Emily Loscalzo, PsyD, MAC, NCSE

  • Principles of Prescribing Psychiatric Medications during Pregnancy and Lactation
    Rachel Shmuts, DO, PMH-C, DFAPA, FACONP

  • Rule #1 Know Your Audience: The Importance and Value of Rapport Building with Youth
    Stephen Mateka, DO

  • Eating Disorders - Basics and Updates
    Shilin Pandeya, DO

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent of your registration will be refunded if requested in writing before August 16, 2025.

Accreditation

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Geriatrics - September 13, 2025 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (Virtual Live)

REGISTER HERE!

$149 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Geriatrics
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse Treatment in Older Adults
    James Bailey, DO, FAAPMR

  • Common Urgent Care Complaints from Older Adults
    Chad Richmond, DO

  • Prognostication in Older Adults
    Lynn Wilson, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP, AGSF, DipABLM

  • Goals of Care and Advance Care Planning
    Paul Bryman, DO, FACOI, AGSF, CMD

  • TBD
    TBD

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent of your registration will be refunded if requested in writing before August 23, 2025.

Accreditation

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Cardiology for Primary Care - October 4, 2025 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (Virtual Live)

REGISTER HERE!

$149 - 5.5 AOA 1-A / 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Cardiology for Primary Care
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • Geriatric Medicine
    Kevin Overbeck, DO
  • Advances in Hypertension Treatment
    Kimberly Hagen, PA

  • Aortic Disease: What PCPs Should Know
    Eden Payabyab, MD

  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Female Cardiac Patient
    Nikhita Kothari, DO

  • Achieving Health Equity in the Cardiovascular Population
    Troy Randle, DO

  • Cardiac Manifestations of Rheumatologic Conditions
    Humaira Khan, MD

  • The Cardiac - Pulmonary Interface
    Jonathan Galli, MD

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent of your registration will be refunded if requested in writing before September 13, 2025.

Accreditation

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Pediatrics and Women's Health - October 18, 2025 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (Virtual Live)

REGISTER HERE!

$149 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Pediatrics & Women's Health
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • The Vagina Monologues: The Later Years (and They're Not a Play)
    Mary Ann Yehl, DO

  • Updates in Breast Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction
    Williams Weeks, DO

  • Red Flag Signs of Syncope not to be Missed
    Aarti Dalal, DO, FACC, FHRS, CEPS-P

  • Addressing the Unique Healthcare needs of Military Children
    Ryan Mascio, DO

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence: Diagnosis, Impact, and Treatment
    Alexandra Nutaitis, DO

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent of your registration will be refunded if requested in writing before September 27, 2025.

Accreditation

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Vascular Surgery and MSK - December 6, 2025 - 5 AOA 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (Virtual Live)

REGISTER HERE!

AOA Category 1-A / 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits

Vascular Surgery and MSK
Saturday, December 6, 2025,  7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual Live

  • A Not So Common Cause of Extremity Pain: Compartment Syndrome
    Thomas Chu, DO, CAQSM

  • Endovascular Approaches to Venous Thrombectomy for IVC adn Iliofemoral DVTs
    Chris Cappellini, DO, RVSI

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Surgical Perspective
    Stephen Gallo, DO, RPVI

  • Universal Ultrasound
    Jula Cardosa, RDCS, RVT, RPhS

  • Lower Extremity Injuries and On Field Managemetn
    Zachardy Schmidt, MS, ATC

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent of your registration will be refunded if requested in writing before November 15, 2025.

Accreditation

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.


Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rowan-Virtua SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.