103rd Annual Fall Clinical Conference
November 6-8, 2025
Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS
Select lectures will be available onDemand from November 20 to December 31, 2025
Lectures OnDemand
If you cannot attend the event, you still have the opportunity to engage with the valuable insights shared by our expert speakers. Lectures from the upcoming in-person event will be accessible for OnDemand viewing and credit from November 20 to December 31, 2025, provided there are no technical difficulties.
Agenda
Topic are subject to change without notification. Topics and speakers are added as they are confirmed.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Breakfast (optional, ticketed event)
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7:45 am Rheumatology, Christopher Koenig, MD, MBA, Kansas City Physician Partners, Overland Park, KS
Pulmonary
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8:30 AM Fibrotic Lung Disease, Ali Rueschhoff, MD, Assistant Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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9:15 AM Lung Cancer: Behind the Smoke Screen, Jordan Wilkerson, MD, Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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10:00 AM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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10:20 AM Not all COPD is the Same - A Tailored Approach to COPD Management, Sahil Pandya, MD, Assistant Professor, Endowed Gerald and Arlis Kerby Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- 11:05 AM Smoke and Mirrors: The Realities of Vaping in Clinical Practice, Heath Latham, MD, Heath Latham, MD, Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep; Medical Director, Health System Integration; University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Occupational Medicine
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8:30 AM Introduction to Occupational Medicine
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9:15 AM Disability Determination Examination, Daniel Zimmerman, MD, Daniel D. Zimmerman, M.D., P.A. Westwood, KS
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10:00 AM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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10:20 AM Concussion and Post Concussive Syndrome, Michael Rippee, MD, Associate Professor, Neurology; Medical Director, Center for Concussion Management, The University of Kansas Health System Center for Concussion Management, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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11:05 AM Low Back Pain, C. Lan Fotopoulos, MD, Interventional Physiatrist, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, Overland Park, KS
Luncheon (optional, ticketed event)
- Noon Enabling Patients to Manage Their Own Health Records: A New Paradigm, Marianne Hudgins, MD, Consultant and Primary Care Physician
Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nephrology
- 1:30 PM Managing Early-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease: Best Approaches and Strategies, Connor Grantham, MD, Assistant Professor, Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- 2:15 PM Cirrhosis, Ryan Taylor, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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3:00 PM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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3:15 PM From Gut Feeling to Gut Healing: Modern IBD for the Frontline Clinician, Sachin Srinivasan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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4:00 PM Less is More: Update on Diverticulitis, Erich Wessel, DO, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Joint Replacement
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1:30 PM Shoulder Replacement, H. Scott Ellsworth, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, Overland Park, KS
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2:15 PM Hip Replacement, Scott Wingerter, MD, PhD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, Overland Park, KS
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3:00 PM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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3:15 PM Knee Replacement, Nicholas Ting, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, Overland Park, KS
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4:00 PM Ankle Replacement, J.P. Halloran, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, Overland Park, KS
Friday, November 7, 2025
Breakfast (ticketed event)
7:45 am Out on a Limb: Extremity Rashes, David Kaplan, MD, Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Overland Park, KS
Imaging and Lab Interpretation
- 8:30 AM Interpretation of Cervical Spine X-rays, Scott Reifress, DO, Radiologist, Alliance Radiology, Kansas City, MO
- 9:15 AM Interpretation of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine X-rays, Scott Reifress, DO, Radiologist, Alliance Radiology, Kansas City, MO
- 10:00 AM Break and Visit Exhibitors
- 10:20 AM CBC Abnormalities: Where to Go from Here
- 11:05 AM Interpretation of Chest X-rays
Diabetes
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8:30 AM Treating Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetic Patients
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9:15 AM Update on Anti Diabetes Medication and Treatment Choices for Type 2 Diabetes
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10:00 AM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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10:20 AM Advances in Diabetes Self-Monitoring
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11:05 AM Elevated Cortisol in Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
Luncheon (optional, ticketed event)
- Noon Street Medicine, Jaynell "KK" Assmann, APRN-C, Family Nurse Practitioner; Founder and CEO, Care Beyond the Boulevard, Kansas City, KS
Women's Health
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1:30 PM Pelvic Health Across the Lifespan, Jensynn Deckard, PT, DPT, SERC Physical Therapy
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2:15 PM Breastfeeding
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3:00 PM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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3:15 PM Incontinence, Erika Hunter, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, The Urogynecology Center, Overland Park, KS
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4:00 PM Mental Health Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Patients, Erin Bider, MD, Clinical Director, Director of the Maternal Mental Health Program, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Cardiology
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1:30 PM Myocardial Infarction and Acute Coronary Syndrome, Tabas Ghose, MD, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Vascular Surgery, Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri
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2:15 PM Hypertension, Kamal Gupta, MBBS, MD, FACC, Professor, Delbert D. Neis, MD, Professor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Medicine; Director, Co-Director Multispecialty Complex Hypertension Center, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
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3:00 PM Break and Visit Exhibitors
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3:15 PM Current Management of CHF, Michelle Dizma, MD, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
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4:00 PM Bridging Evidence and Practice: The New AF Guidelines for Primary Care, Ravi K. Yarlagadda, MD, University of Kansas Health System, Olathe, KS
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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8:30 AM Nutritional Deficiencies after Bariatric or GI Surgeries, or GLP-1 Use
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9:20 AM Vestibular Therapy for Vertigo, Tyler Bischof, PT, DPT, CMT, Comprehensive Manual Therapist, Vestibular Rehabilitation Certified; Clinic Director, SERC Physical Therapy, Tiffany Springs, Kansas City, MO
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10:10 AM Break
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10:20 AM Nuts and bolts of Genetic Testing: Overview of the Types of Testing, Considerations when Ordering and Resources for Results, Bonnie R. Sullivan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine: Clinical Geneticist, Childre's Mercy, Kansas City, MO
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11:10 AM Falls and Fall Prevention, Kendra Gage, DPT, OCS, Clinical Director, Performance Rehab, Overland Park, KS
- Noon Adjourn
Ticketed Events
Luncheons, optional ticketed event
Thursday, November 6
Enabling Patients to Manage Their Own Health Records: A New Paradigm, Marianne Hudgins, MD, Consultant and Primary Care Physician
Even with the availability of electronic health records, patient data remains fragmented, particularly for providers caring for patients who receive services outside their specific electronic health system. A lack of access to relevant information leads to delays, duplication of services, and frustration for all parties involved.
This session will propose a new paradigm. What if certified copies of all of a patient’s health records were held in a singular, secure vault, under the control of the individual or their guardian? What if providers could access this source to view information regardless of where healthcare was received?
Marianne Hudgins, MD, practiced primary care medicine for eighteen years at Kansas City Internal Medicine before transitioning into an administrative role as Quality Director at an independent family practice clinic. Throughout her career, she served as the physician leader, guiding her practices through the shift to electronic medical records and later through successful participation in various quality improvement initiatives, including earning Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition. She also led each practice’s involvement in several CMS pilot programs aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Additionally, she has served as a consultant to companies and organizations that provide resources directly impacting quality patient care.
Friday, November 7
Street Medicine, Jaynell "KK" Assman, APRN-C, Family Nurse Practitioner; Founder and CEO, Care Beyond the Boulevard, Kansas City, KS
Street medicine is the practice of delivering healthcare services directly to individuals experiencing homelessness or living in unstable housing. Essential medical care is provided in locations where these individuals reside, such as street, parks or shelters. This approach is crucial as those experiencing homelessness typically face significant health disparities and have limited access to Provent ice and primary healthcare services.
Care Beyond the Boulevard Inc. is a street medicine provider in the Kansa City metro area. Their mission is to provide high quality medical and mental health care and support to the homeless and underserved populations of Kansas City outside the bounds of traditional healthcare settings, and in so doing become a force for health care equality and social change.
Breakfasts, optional ticketed event
Thursday, November 6
7:30 am Breakfast Buffet
7:45 am Rheumatology, Christopher Koenig, MD, MBA, Kansas City Physician Partners, Overland Park, KS
Friday, November 7
7:30 am Breakfast Buffet
7:45 am Out on a Limb: Extremity Rashes, David Kaplan, MD, Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Overland Park, KS
Registration Fees
- KCSWCS Physicians, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Member: FREE
- KCSWCS Honorary Member: $250
- Non-member Physician: $425
- Non-member Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: $375
- Non-member Registered Nurses: $350
- Non-member Other Health Care Professional: $350
- Breakfasts (Optional): $35 includes .75 CME
- Luncheons (Optional): $45 includes 1 hour CME
Continuing Education
3 Ways to Attend and Get Continuing Education Credits
Live event: Attend the Conference on November 6-8, 2025 and receive a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
OnDemand lectures: Watch selected sessions of the live conference OnDemand from November 20 to December 31, 2025 and receive a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Ticketed Events will not be available OnDemand.
Combination: Attend the Conference on November 6-8, 2025 and then watch the lectures you missed at the live conference OnDemand from November 20 to December 31, 2025 and receive a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Live Event Credits
All ticketed events must be attended to receive maximum credit.
AMA: 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 activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 18 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Nursing: Application has been submitted to the Kansas State Board of Nursing for 22.6 credits for the live event.
Chiropractors: Application has been submitted to the Kansas Chiropractic Association for 19 credits for the live event.
Physical Therapists: Application has been submitted to APTA Kansas for 19 credits for the live event only. OnDemand option not available.
Exhibitors
Current Exhibitors
- Eli Lilly
- Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance
- Lewis and Clark Information Exchange
- MedTech International Group
- Shield Therapeutics
- The University of Kansas Health System
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