11/12/2024

2024 Annual Conference On-Demand Content

This 6 credit, on-demand CME program highlights some of the 2024 Annual Conference content.

• Novel Approaches to Treating Common Tendinopathies, presented by Christopher Rupprecht, MSHS, MA, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic
• Let Them Eat Cake: Untangling Food Myths, Disordered Eating, and the Battle Against Diet Culture in Modern Medicine, presented by Michael Czajka, MPAS, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
• Neuroendocrine Zebras: Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas, presented by Lisa Ward, PA-C, Ohio State University/James Cancer Hospital
• The PA Career Blueprint: Strategies for Success and Negotiation, presented by Anu Mathur, PA-C, Touro University California
• Four Pillars of Heart Failure Therapy, presented by Allison M. Greene, MSPAS, PA-C, University of Mount Union
• Headaches/ Facial Pain - Vantage Point ENT, presented by Adele K. Rauen, PA-C, University of Cincinnati

This 6 hour, voice-over-slides set of recordings is available on-demand.

*Introductory rate of $99 available to all from now through December 31!*

OAPA Members = $149
OAPA Nonmembers = $199

Purchase the 2024 Annual On-Demand Package Here

The purchase receipt will include information about how to access the recordings and evaluation. CME credit will be granted to individuals who purchase and watch all courses and then complete the evaluation. 

Please contact oapa@ohiopa.com with any questions.

Novel Approaches to Treating Common Tendinopathies

Presented by Christopher Rupprecht, MSHS, MA, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives:

• Define the pathophysiology and anatomy of common tendinopathies.
• Clinically diagnose the most common tendinopathies.
• Describe first-line management of common tendinopathies.
• Identify novel options for treating tendinopathies without surgery.

Speaker Biography:

Christopher Rupprecht has 9+ years of clinical experience, including emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery. He practices in sports medicine/orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic, and as the APP Coordinator for the Orthopedic Express Care and Pediatric Orthopedics teams. Chris is a medical officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and involved with PA education at Case Western Reserve University on the interview/application review board, guest lecturing, precepting, and co-teaching the joint injection lab. A 2015 graduate of the Cleveland State/Cuyahoga Community College PA program, he is a native of the Cleveland area and resides in Shaker Heights with his wife and three daughters.

Let Them Eat Cake: Untangling Food Myths, Disordered Eating, and the Battle Against Diet Culture in Modern Medicine

Presented by Michael Czajka, MPAS, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Learning Objectives:

• Scrutinize medical dietary and weight loss recommendations, acknowledging their potential to reinforce disordered eating habits and eating disorders
• Explore the pervasive impact of diet culture in medicine on the development and perpetuation of disordered eating
• Recognize food as essential nutrition for health, while discerning the dangers of equating food solely with medicine, particularly in relation to disordered eating
• Introduce Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating as evidence-based methods for supporting recovery and overall well-being amongst all individuals regardless of body type

Speaker Biography:

Michael Czajka, MPAS, PA-C is a 2014 graduate of Chatham University’s PA program.  For the past eight years, he has been a part of Cleveland Clinic's Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team, focusing on hospital-based consultation and education. Alongside his clinical role, he has mentored students from numerous programs, sharing insights, and fostering growth. He is adjunct faculty at Chatham University in Pittsburgh and lectures on psychiatry related topics at Baldwin Wallace University. His professional interests delve into disordered eating and weight-inclusive care, areas where he is committed to advancing treatment approaches, merging practical experience with education, contributing to a compassionate and effective approach to psychiatric care.

Neuroendocrine Zebras: Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas

Presented by Lisa Ward, PA-C, Ohio State University/James Cancer Hospital

Learning Objectives:

• Define the difference between pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas
• Describe how to appropriately work up pheochromocytomas/paragangliomas
• Identify how to appropriately alpha-block patients with pheochromocytomas/paragangliomas for surgery
• Discuss other types of tumors associated with pheochromocytomas/paragangliomas

Speaker Biography:

Lisa Ward, PA-C, graduated from Kettering College of Medical Arts in 1998. She practiced 15 years in Family Medicine private practice and now works at the Ohio State University/James Cancer Hospital in endocrinology/oncology since 2014 treating thyroid cancer, adrenal, and pituitary
disease.

 

 

 

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The PA Career Blueprint: Strategies for Success and Negotiation

Presented by Anu Mathur, PA-C, Touro University California

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize effective strategies for securing an ideal job offer
• Discuss strategies for negotiating salary and benefits effectively 
• Identify and analyze the critical components of an employment contract
• Identify strategies to effectively negotiate job offers and navigate career transitions as a PA
• Discuss how to leverage your experience and knowledge for a transition to non-clinical roles such as leadership, research or PA education

Speaker Biography:

Anu Mathur has been a dedicated Physician Assistant for over 16 years, gaining extensive experience in various specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, and sleep medicine. Throughout her career, she has been involved in PA education, formally taking on educational roles for the past 7 years. Anu has benefitted from valuable mentorship and is passionate about passing on her knowledge to help others advocate for themselves and the PA profession.

 

 

Four Pillars of Heart Failure Therapy

Presented by Allison M. Greene, MSPAS, PA-C, University of Mount Union

Learning Objectives:

• Define heart failure classifications and stages (including HFpEF, HFrEF, HFmrEF)
• Identify key risk factors for developing heart failure
• Develop treatment regimens for patients with heart failure by prescribing the 4 pillars of heart failure therapy
• Discuss lifestyle modifications and advanced treatment options for heart failure management

Speaker Biography:

Allison Greene earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Cell Biology and Chemistry from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. Since graduating in 2010, she has been practicing as a cardiology physician assistant in Youngstown, Ohio. She has experience working in both office and hospital settings and has a special interest in congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, preventative medicine, and treating the geriatric population. She has served as an assistant professor of PA studies and has guest lectured at PA programs in Ohio. She is also a clinical preceptor for students during their cardiology rotation. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family and her dog.

Headaches/ Facial Pain - Vantage Point ENT

Presented by Adele K. Rauen, PA-C, University of Cincinnati

Learning Objectives:

• Identify sensory cranial nerves and cervical nerves
• Differentiate a Sinus Headache from cephalgia/ neuralgia
• Identify presentations of migraine in ENT
• Review headache diagnostic techniques
• Review migraine/ headache treatments

Speaker Biography:

Ms. Adele Rauen has been a Physician Assistant with the University of Cincinnati Department of Otolaryngology-Division of Otology/ Neurotology and Skull Based Surgery since 2013. In 2019 she was appointed Epic Poweruser for Otolaryngology. She works with a select UC team to improve provider education in the electronic health records system. Ms. Rauen has a special interest in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and central vestibular pathologies. Recently she joined the inaugural TBI multiple disciplinary task force to improve patient outcomes post TBI and concussion.

 

Ms. Rauen was born in Erlanger, KY and grew up in Lexington, KY. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. She received her Master’s in Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University in Orlando, FL. She believes that education and personal growth are key to maintaining an excellent medical practice. She lectures at conferences and physician assistant programs nationwide. Her research interests include traumatic brain injury, vestibular migraine and increased intercranial hypertension (IIH), peripheral/ central vestibular pathologies, and electronic health record's correlation to provider training and patient satisfaction.

*This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 11/12/2024 to 11/11/2025 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.