The Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society is a regional professional medical society whose activities are devoted entirely to continuing medical education. Membership is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in all medical specialties. Founded in 1923, the Society is thought to be one of the oldest postgraduate medical education organizations west of the Mississippi. The Society is completely independent and has no affiliation with any area medical schools or hospitals. The Board of Directors is composed of physicians from all areas of Kansas City who practice at many different hospitals.
The purpose of the society is to encourage scientific investigation and the application of medical research to medical practice by promoting and participating in the development of continuing medical education conferences for physicians engaged in the practice of medicine. The Society fosters the development of clinical expertise in medicine by encouraging physicians to share knowledge and experience and to hold an Annual Clinical Conference devoted to topics of interest to physicians in clinical practice.
Membership Types
Membership Classifications: There shall be three (3) classes of membership in the Society: active members, associate members, and honorary members.
Active Membership
A physician shall be eligible for active membership provided he/she is a graduate of a medical college approved and accredited by the American Medical Association or a graduate of an osteopathic college approved and accredited by the American Osteopathic Association and is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state in which he/she practices.
Active members shall have the right to vote and to take part in all meetings of members of the Society. They shall be eligible to serve on committees and to hold office. They shall pay annual dues as shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Associate Membership
A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant shall be eligible for associate membership provided he/she is a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner's program or Physician Assistant's program accredited by these respective accreditation boards and licensed to practice their professions in the state in which they practice.
Associate members shall have the right to vote and to take part in all meetings of members of the Society. They shall be eligible to serve on committees, but will be unable to hold office. They shall pay annual dues as shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Honorary Membership
A physician shall be eligible for honorary membership under any one of the following circumstances: (1) He/she attains the age of sixty-five years and has been an active member of the Society for ten consecutive years; (2) He/she serves thirty years as an active member of the Society; (3) He/she ceases to engage in the practice of medicine for reasons of ill health, retirement, or other justifiable causes and has been an active member of the Society for ten consecutive years; (4) He/she is elected to this classification by the Board of Directors in recognition of his outstanding qualifications, professional accomplishments, or distinguished service.
Honorary membership shall automatically be offered to each active member in the fiscal year in which he/she qualifies as specified herein. He/she shall have the privilege of accepting honorary membership or maintaining active status.
Honorary members shall pay no dues. They shall have the rights and privileges of active members except they shall not have the right to vote or to hold office. They may be requested from time to time to pay the reasonable cost of participation in social activities such as luncheon tickets or other fees.
Membership Applications
Active Membership Application: Physicians (M.D./D.O.)
COL Howard Cushner, MD, FACP, Nephrologist, United States Army Medical Corps, Tacoma, Washington
LTC William C. Frey, MD, FCCP, Pulmonologist, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
Steven E. Gutstein, PhD, Psychologist, Director, RDIconnect, Houston, Texas
Christopher J. LeBrun, MD, Internist, Nephrologist, Nephrology Associates, Columbus, Mississippi
Joseph Y. Lee, DO, FACP, Nephrologist, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mario J. Zarama, MD, FACP, Nephrologist, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota; Adjunct Professor Department of Family Practice, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Greater Kansas City Faculty
James S. Appelbaum, MD, FAAN, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology, Kanza Multispecialty Group, P.A., Kansas City, Kansas
Steven Arkin, MD, Neurologist, Neurological Consultants of Kansas City, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri
Wilfred N. Arnold, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Himal B. Bajracharya, MD, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Associates of Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Missouri
Richard J. Barohn, MD, Chairman, Department of Neurology; Gertrude and Dewey Ziegler Professor of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Alan E. Bauman, MD, Ophthalmologist, State Line Eye Care Center, P.C., Kansas City, Missouri
Jan L. Campbell, MD, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
Arnold M. Chonko, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Mark A. Clements, MD, PhD, Endocrinologist; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
Larry R. Corum, MD, Hematoloy/Oncology, Olathe Cancer Care, Olathe, Kansas
Gary C. Doolittle, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology; Medical Director, Center for TeleMedicine & TeleHealth; Medical Director, Midwest Cancer Alliance; Medical Liaison for Health and Technology Outreach Division; Internal Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Cancer Center, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Brian M. Friedman, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist, Olathe, Kansas
Leland Graves, III, MD, Director, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Genetics, Program Director, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Michelle M. Haines, MD, Anesthesiologist, St. Luke's Health System, Kansas City, Missouri
Peter Holt, MD, Maxwell G. Berry, MD, Endowed Chair in Primary Care and Geriatrics at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
David L. Kaplan, MD, FAAD, FACP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine (Dermatology), University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City, Missouri; Dermatologist, Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, P.A., Overland Park, Kansas
Christopher D. Koenig, MD, Rheumatologist, Rheumatology Consultants, Overland Park, Kansas
Kevin Latinis, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center, Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Kansas City, Kansas
Teresa D. Long, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Kansas City, Kansas
Glenn MacKay, MD, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, United Medical Group, Kansas City, Kansas
Konoy K. Mandal, MD, Medical Director, VITA Eating Disorders Program, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri; Psychiatrist, Midwest Psychiatric Consultants, Lee's Summit, Missouri
Naim Mitre, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology; Medical Director, Clinical Services; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri
Wayne V. Moore, MD, PhD, Section Chief, Medical Director, Endocrine/Diabetes, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
Richard S. Muther, MD, Kidney Associates of Kansas City, P.C., Kansas City, Missouri
Steven D. Obermeuller, MD, FACC, Internist, Cardiologist, Cardiology Services, P.A., Olathe, Kansas
James H. O'Keefe, MD, FACC, Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Director, Preventive Cardiology Fellowship Program, Mid-America Heart and Vascular Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
Patrick J. Perkins, MD, FCCP, Critical Care, Pulmonologist, Pulmonary Physicians of Carondelet, Kansas City, Missouri
Moya Peterson, RN, MS, CPNP, ARNP, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas
Kit B. Powers, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, Olathe Health System, Cardiology Services, Olathe, Kansas
Kelly L. Rhodes-Stark, MD, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology Center of Olathe, Olathe, Kansas
Timothy W. Smith, MD, FCCP, Pulmonologist, Pulmonary Physicians of Corondelet, Kansas City, Missouri
Michael S. Sokol, MD, FACP, FACE, CCD, Endocrinologist, Statland Medical Group, Overland Park, Kansas
Peter Tadros, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASE, Interventional Cardiologist, Medical Director of the Lynn H. Kindred Catheterization Laboratory, University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
Jeffrey A. Wald, MD, FACAAI, Allergist & Immunologist, Kansas City Allergy & Asthma, Overland Park, Kansas
Stephen Waller, MD, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Steve Waxman, MD, JD, FACS, FCLM, Urologist, Jackson County Urology, Kansas City, Missouri
M. H. "Tony" Zink, MD, PhD, FACC, Consulting Cardiologist, St. Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants, Overland Park, Kansas
George "Trip" Zorn, III, MD, Cardiologist, Mid-America Cardiology, University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas CIty, Kansas
Jay S. Zwibelman, MD, Neurologist, Comprehensive Neurology, Olathe, Kansas
Program Planners
Course Director:
Christopher D. Koenig, MD
KCSWCS Officers:
President: David S. McKinsey, MD
President-Elect: Jennifer L. Brown, MD
Vice President/Secretary & Past Director of Clinics: Michael J. Waxman, MD
Treasurer & Associate Director of Clinics: Shadrach Smith, MD
Director of Clinics: Christopher D. Koenig, MD
Director of Clinics-Elect: Michael J. Connor, MD
Past President: Lillard G. Ashley, MD
KCSWCS Board of Directors:
Michael J. Connor, MD
David A. McCormick, MD
Olevia M. Pitts, MD
Lynne E. Kallenbach, MD
Anne K. Sly, MD
Steve W.H. Waxman, MD, JD
Executive Director
Sonora S. Thigpen
Johnson County Community College
Penny Shaffer, RN, Program Director
Disclosure of Faculty and Provider Relationships
All faculty and planning committee members who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of these relevant financial relationships will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.
89th Annual Fall Clinical Conference
Objectives & Accreditation
November 3-5, 2011
Overland Park Marriott Hotel, 10800 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 451-8000
This program is designed to provide specific information concerning recent developments in the diagnosis and management of medical, surgical and psychological problems encountered by health care professionals in their daily care of patients. This program is open to physicians in all specialties, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, and allied health professionals. Faculty who are both clinically and academically orientated will address relevant issues and provide valuable information and insight into situations commonly presented to physicians and mid-level providers. This will be performed using case-based learning and didactic lectures with time for questions and answers.
Upon completion of the relevant topics/symposia, participants should be able to:
Nephrology: Recognize the common causes of calcium kidney stones and how these different causes are treated; review the new data on the relationship of 24 hour urine volume, calcium, citrate, and oxalate excretion, and the risk of stone disease; describe how dietary calcium influences the risk of calcium kidney stones. Recognize the importance of early management for chronic kidney disease; assess the risks that chronic kidney disease (CKD) adds to a patient's overall level of health; appropriately manage the stages of CKD and the pathology that occurs as CKD progresses. Recognize the association that exists between hyperuricemia and the development of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Review the data relating to the target hemoglobin level for patients with anemia due to renal disease; review the safety and efficacy of erythropoietic stimulating agents as used for the treatment of anemia related to CKD.
Cardiology: Utilize diagnostic modalities to assess severe aortic stenosis; define the current medical and surgical management of aortic stenosis; and discuss state-of-the-art minimally invasive treatment of aortic stenosis. Gain awareness of the changing face of preventative cardiology, and new and future directions for preventative cardiac risk factor modification; recognize the importance of vitamin D in cardiovascular health; be aware of the correct guidelines and dosage levels for vitamin D to consistently monitor patients as a cardiovascular tool; recommend the correct diet and lifestyle changes necessary for cardiovascular health and prevention of cardiovascular diseases; recognize the importance of telomeres, diet, exercise, and stress on health and well being not only for cardiovascular health but other diseases as well. Understand the current state of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, and emerging techniques for management of stroke risk associated with this dysrhythmia. Discuss strategies for management of acute coronary syndromes; review current accepted guidelines, as well as evolving recommendations. Describe different rhythm management devices; review indications for different devices; and review pacing indications for CHF.
Luncheon Lectures: Discuss the biochemistry of gene synthesis, recognize the symptoms of acute intermittent porphyria; and discuss the interface of the sciences and the humanities. Appreciate the sacrifices of nurses made in WW II; and recognize at least two battles that the 77th Evacuation Hospital participated in.
Neurology: Discuss diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis. Discuss the treatment approach to headaches, determine when to use a daily preventative, and select an appropriate treatment option for headaches. Review the pathophysiology and treatment implications in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Describe new techniques and treatments for the patient with acute stroke.
Hematology/Oncology: Review the rational of breast conservation for early stage breast cancer; discuss the role of radiation in breast conservation; and discuss new techniques for short course radiation in breast conservation. Discuss the latest treatment options for melanoma. Review clinical practice guidelines on kidney cancer management; review clinical practice guidelines on bladder cancer management; and review clinical practice guidelines on prostate cancer management.
Discuss new anticoagulant treatment options; and discuss strategies to incorporate clinical guidelines and quality measures into patient care to optimize outcomes of anticoagulation therapy.
Friday Breakfast Seminars: Recognize the prevalence of incidental thyroid nodules; recognize the risk of malignancy in incidental thyroid nodules; and develop a diagnostic approach for patients with incidental thyroid nodules.
Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine: Describe recent changes in the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes; predict the risk of new onset type 1 diabetes based on antibody type and number; and describe the TrialNet and its role in identifying individuals at risk for new onset type 1 diabetes. List the current FDA approved indications for growth hormone in children and adolescents; describe the potential for late complications associated with growth hormone therapy; and describe the phenotype of adult growth hormone deficiency. Describe recent changes in the epidemiology of thyroid nodules/cancer in children; state the best screening test for thyroid disease in children and adolescents; describe the effects that new guidelines for management of thyroid nodules in children will have on follow-up in adulthood. Discuss most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes; review current pre-participation guidelines; discuss the role of ECG and echocardiography in the pre-participation screening of young athletes.
Behavioral Sciences: Recognize the central role of deficits in Experience-Based Knowledge, in limiting the functioning of individuals with Autism; discuss the critical role of the Guiding Relationship in the development of Experience-Based Dynamic Intelligence; and become familiar with a multi-stage developmental sequence including assessment, obstacle reduction, readiness and guide training, used by the RDI Program. Perform a basic assessment of pain; discuss various medication strategies for chronic pain; and review the basics of chronic prescriptions of opiates for pain. Review possible predictors and risk factors for opioid addiction in pain patients, strategies to monitor potential emerging addiction among patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain disorders, and management options when addiction behaviors become problematic.
Infectious Diseases: Review the most common pathogens associated with human and animal bite infections; Recognize when to appropriately treat human and animal bite infections and what the preferred antimicrobial agents are when choosing empiric therapy; and recognize the presentation and pathogenesis of rabies infections. Describe how MRSA has evolved over time and appropriately treat various MRSA infections. Review the microbiology of skin infections and how to approach treatment.
Saturday Morning Pertinent Updates (Rheumatology): Recognize the limitations of ANCA serologies in Wegener's Vasculitis assessment; appreciate evolving approaches to Wegener's disease activity assessment; and evaluate new treatment approaches to initial and relapsing Wegener's disease. Recognize the effects on immune system of B-cell based biologic drugs to promote positive outcomes for rheumatic patients. Identify common skin conditions observed in rheumatic disease; and learn initial treatment strategies for the management of common rheumatic associated cutaneous problems. Recognize the role of genetics and environment in the development of hyperuricemia; understand evolving concepts of urate metabolism and inflammation and the relationship to new management options. Appropriately choose patients for bisphosphonate treatment; choose appropriate length of treatment; recognize the risk of ONJ and atypical fractures of the femur; and understand how to recognize these complications clinically.
Objectives will be updated as necessary. A complete listing will be provided in the program syllabus.
Accreditation
Physicians: The Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program is eligible for credit under Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association's CME Program.
This Live activity, 89th Annual Fall Clinical Conference, with a beginning date of November 3, 2011, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 18.25 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: The Department for Health and Human Services at Johnson County Community College is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for a maximum of 24.0 contact hours applicable for RN and LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT 0027-049. Hours will be awarded for documented attendance only.
89th Annual Fall Clinical Conference
Exhibitor Information
Exhibits show November 3-4, 2011
Overland Park Marriott Hotel, 10800 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 451-8000
Displays:
Six foot table top display tables will be available for rental. A limited number of tables are available and in previous years the space has all been sold prior to the meeting.
Space Assignment: Space will be allotted in accordance with (1) the number of years a firm has supported the Fall Conference and (2) the order in which the request for space, with payment, is received.
Attendance by Specialty:
40% Family Practice, 20% Internal Medicine, 6% General Surgery, 34% Other Specialties
Program Brochure:
In order to list a firm as a contributor in the final program brochure, an intent to display form must be received by July 1, 2011. Copies of last year's brochure are available upon request.
Hotel Reservations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Overland Park Marriott Hotel at the rate of $124/single or double, plus applicable tax for November 3-5, 2011. This room block expires at 5:00 PM Central on October 12, 2011. After that date, reservations will be accepted at the available Overland Park Marriott corporate rate. For reservations: call 800-228-9290 or 913-451-8000; (ask for the Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society rate) or visit the hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mciop?groupCode=scsscsa&app=resvlink&fromDate=11/2/11&toDate=11/6/11
Check in time is after 3:00 p.m. and checkout time is 12:00 noon. This luxury Overland Park hotel has recently completed a $20 million transformation which includes spacious new guest rooms highlighted by connectivity panels, flat screen TVs and granite bathrooms. It also features a posh lounge and sushi bar, as well as Marriott's newest $3.5 million M.I. Greatroom lobby concept. The hotel offers an indoor-outdoor pool/whirlpool and fitness center. For your dining pleasure, the Marriott offers Epicure, for a casual atmosphere and wide variety of American fare, Nikko's Japanese Steak House, and Starbucks. High speed internet access is available in guest rooms and public areas.
