2021 SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS
Jason W. Beaman, DO, MS, MPH, FAPA
Opioid Prescribing Requirements: Why are we Here? / Methamphetamine Abuse
Dr. Jason Beaman is the chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in psychiatry, family medicine, forensic psychiatry and addiction medicine. Dr. Beaman is also the Executive Director of Training and Education for the National Center for Wellness and Recovery at OSU Medicine.Ronald R. Blanck, DO, MACP, LTG (Ret)
Pandemic Preparedness: Put the Brakes on Outbreaks!
Dr. Ronald Blank is a former United States Army Surgeon General, and was also president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He completed his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine.Robert S. Busch, MD
Candy-Crushin’ the Heart
Dr. Robert Busch is the director of Clinical Research at the Albany Medical Facility Community Endocrine Group. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania and is board certified in endocrinology and metabolism.Stacy M. Chronister, DO
Outpatient Hacks: An EBM Approach to Non-FDA Approved Therapies
Dr. Stacy Chronister is a clinical assistant professor at Oklahoma State University Internal Medicine Clinic. She completed her medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. Before coming to OSU, Dr. Chronister served seven years active duty as a physician in the United States Navy.Kelly J. Dunn, MD
Alcohol Use Disorder
Dr. Kelly Dunn is the executive director of treatment at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery. She completed her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and is board certified in psychiatry.Alessandra Morello Gearhart, MD
Sleep Disorders
Dr. Alessandra Morello Gearhart is a clinical assistant professor of Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Veterans Association. She completed her medical degree at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil, and is board certified in internal medicine, and pulmonary and critical care.Jaclyn C. Jones, DO
Aches & Breaks: Orthopedics for the Internist
Dr. Jaclyn Jones is an orthopedic surgeon at Hillcrest Medical Center Utica Park Clinic. She completed her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Worth, Texas. Dr. Jones is board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Jones has served as the team physician for the Tulsa Oilers hockey team since 2016.Adam M. Karpman, DO
Non-Invasive Approach to Chest Pain
Dr. Adam Karpman is the medical director of Cardiac Quality at Saint Francis Health System. He completed his medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology.Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD
AOA Update
Dr. Kevin Klauer is the CEO of the American Osteopathic Association. He completed his medical degree at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Iowa. Dr. Klauer is board certified in emergency medicine and also holds an executive juris doctorate, with honors, from Concord Law School.Samuel J. Martin, MD
Opioid Use Disorder
Dr. Samuel Martin is an assistant clinical professor at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. He completed his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine.Anna Mazur, PhD
Commonly Seen Neurodegenerative Disorders
Dr. Anna Mazur is the director of Neuropsychology at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Behavioral Medicine Clinic, and a clinical assistant professor at OSU-CHS in the psychiatry department. She completed her medical degree at Bell State University and is board certified in clinical neuropsychology.Ryan T. Morgan, DO, FACOI
Lipids: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dr. Ryan Morgan is the president and co-founder at Vitalis Metabolic Health in Oklahoma City. He completed his medical degree at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Morgan is a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Kelly Murray, PharmD
Pearls and Pitfalls of Pharmaceuticals in the COVID-19 Era
Dr. Kelly Murray is a clinical associate professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in the Emergency Medicine department. She completed her pharmacy degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and is board certified in ambulatory care pharmacotherapy.Gitanjali Pai, MD, AAHIVS
COVID-19 Facts and Misconceptions
Dr. Gitanjali Pai is an infectious disease physician at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She is also an adjunct clinical assistant professor of Rural Health – Internal Medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Seth G. S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India, and is board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine.Jabraan S. Pasha, MD, FACP
COVID-19: Implicit Bias and Racial Disparities
Dr. Jabraan Pasha is the assistant dean of Student Affairs at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine.Bernard R. Rubin, DO, MPH
Gout: A Crystal-Clear Update
Dr. Bernard Rubin is a medical expert at GlaxoSmithKline in medical affairs. He completed his medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. Dr. Rubin taught at Texas Center of Medicine and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth, Texas for many years before joining the industry.Nisha Sharma, MD
Pancreaticobiliary Disease
Dr. Nisha Sharma is an attending gastroenterologist at Saint Francis Hospital. She completed her medical degree at Grant Medical College in India, and is board certified in gastroenterology.Mousumi Som, DO, MS, FACOI
Anticoagulation Therapy
Dr. Mousumi Som is Professor of Medicine at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Chief of Staff of OSU Medical Center. Dr. Som completed her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and is board certified in internal medicine.Timothy W. Winter, DO
Insights in Ophthalmology
Dr. Timothy Winter is an assistant professor at the Loma Linda University Eye Institute. He completed his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and is board certified in ophthalmology.
