Speakers

Christopher G. Abdo, DO, MBA
Medical Mimics of Psychosis
Dr. Christopher Abdo is a neurohospitalist at St. John's Medical Center. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and trained at the University of Illinois in Peoria. Dr. Abdo is board certified in neurology.

Jason Beaman, DO, MS, MPH
Psychosis
Dr. Jason Beaman is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Psychiatry Department and Chair of the School of Forensics at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. He completed his medical degree at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, trained at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and followed that with a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Beaman is board certified in Psychiatry, Addiction, and Forensic Psychiatry.

Dale W. Bratzler, DO, MPH, MACOI
Medical Countermeasures in Public Health Emergencies
Dr. Dale Bratzler is a Professor and Dean at the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health. He completed his medical degree at the Kansas City University College of Medicine and Biosciences and trained at Tulsa Regional Medical Center (OSU Medical Center). Dr. Bratzler is board certified in Internal Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Bratzler is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma, a Master Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, and a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Dr. Bratzler discloses he has a relevant relationship with Pfizer, Inc. (unrestricted educational grant), but we have resolved this conflict. He has agreed not to promote any products or services for which he has financial relationships.

Robert Busch, MD
Update on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Robert Busch is the Director of Clinical Research at Albany Medical College. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, trained at North Shore University Hospital, and followed that with a fellowship at Albany Medical College. Dr. Busch is board certified in Endocrinology.
Dr. Busch discloses he has relevant relationships with Eli Lilly (speaker bureau), Amgen (speaker bureau), and Novo Nordisk (speaker bureau) but we have resolved these conflicts. He has agreed not to promote any products or services for which he has financial relationships.

Scott Cole, MD
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Dr. Scott Cole is a hematologist oncologist at Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute. He completed his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, trained at the University of Alabama - Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, and followed that with a fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Cole is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Palliative Medicine.

Douglas A. Drevets, MD, DTM&H, FIDSA
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Dr. Douglas Drevets is a Professor and Chief of Infectious Diseases at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He completed his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, and followed that with a fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Drevets is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

Tucker Harrison, DO
Beyond Anticoagulation: Multidimensional Treatment Approaches for Venous Thromboembolism
Dr. Tucker Harrison is an interventional cardiologist at Saint Francis Health System. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, trained at OSU Medical Center, and followed that with a fellowship at OSU Medical Center. Dr. Harrison is board certified in General and Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Harrison discloses he has a relevant relationship with Inari Medical (as a speaker), but we have resolved this conflict. He has agreed not to promote any products or services for which he has financial relationships.

Michael Hiebert, DO, AAHIVS
Preventative Health Care 101
Dr. Michael Hiebert is a clinical assistant professor at OSU Internal Medicine Specialty Services Clinic. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and trained at OSU Medical Center in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hiebert is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Jeff Hunt, DO, FACOI
Management of Cirrhosis: From Outpatient to Inpatient
Dr. Jeff Hunt is the Endoscopic Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Hillcrest Medical Center. He completed his medical degree at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, training as OSU Medical Center in Internal Medicine, and followed that with a gastroenterology fellowship at OSU Medical Center. Dr. Hunt is board certified in Gastroenterology. He is also involved in the training of the OSU GI fellows in advanced endoscopy which includes ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound techniques. His favorite new patient visit diagnosis is "newly diagnosed, untreated, chronic HCV infection."

Kristopher M. Lepere, DO
Kidney Transplant 101
Dr. Kristopher Lepere is a transplant nephrologist at the Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute at Integris Baptist Medical Center. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, trained at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa, and followed that with a fellowship at the OU - Tulsa. Dr. Lepere is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Anna Mazur, PhD, HSP, ABPP-CN, ABN
Neurocognitive Marauders of Psychosis
Dr. Anna Mazur is a neuropsychologist at OSU Behavioral Medicine Clinic. She completed her medical degree at Ball State University, trained at London Health Sciences Centre, and followed that with a fellowship at Alberta Children's Hospital. Dr. Mazur is board certified in clinical neuropsychology.
Dr. Mazur discloses she has a relevant relationship with Anna Mazur Consulting PLLC (as an employee / owner), but we have resolved these conflicts. She has agreed not to promote any products or services for which she has financial relationships.

Timothy W. McNichol, JD
Health Care Advocacy: Issues of Importance to the Healthcare Community
Timothy McNichol, JD is the Deputy Executive Director at the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI). He completed his undergraduate degree at Albright Collee with a BA in Political Science followed by law school at The Catholic University, Columbus School of Law. Before joining ACOI, Mr. McNichol worked as the Senior Congressional Lobbyist for the American Osteopathic Association. He currently serves on the AOA Bureau of Federal Health Programs.

Ryan Morgan, DO, FACOI, FOMA
Pitfalls to Avoid in Treating Patients with Obesity
Dr. Ryan Morgan is the Co-Founder at Vitalis Metabolic Health in Oklahoma City. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and trained at OSU Medical Center in Internal Medicine. Dr. Morgan is board certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Lipidology, and Diabetes. He is a Principle Investigator at Lynn Health Science Institute, the largest non-academic independent multi-therapeutic clinical trials operation in Oklahoma. He also speaks for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Morgan discloses he has a relevant relationship with Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (as a faculty/speaker), Clinical Trial Principle Investigator (as an independent contractor), and GatherEd (as an instructor), but we have resolved these conflicts. He has agreed not to promote any products or services for which he has financial relationships.

Lowell Robertson, MD
The Opiate Crisis in Oklahoma (Proper Prescribing)
Dr. Lowell Robertson is the Director of Detoxification, Co-Occurring Conditions, and Inpatient Services at Grand Addiction Recovery Center. He completed his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, trained at OU-Tulsa as a resident in the Internal Medicine program, and followed that with a fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Robertson is board certified in Internal and Addiction Medicine.

Tiffany Samples, DO
Sepsis
Dr. Tiffany Samples is a hospitalist at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She completed her medical degree at A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and trained at OSU Medical Center as a resident in the Internal Medicine program. Dr. Samples is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Caleb J. Scheckel, DO
Nuances in Malignant Hematology
Dr. Caleb Scheckel is a malignant hematologist at OCSRI and serves as the Medical Director of Malignant Hematology at Ascension - St. John. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, trained at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona for Internal Medicine, and followed that with a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota where he specialized in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Scheckel is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. Additionally, Dr. Scheckel completed a health policy fellowship through the American Osteopathic Association and received specialized training in patient safety and quality improvement through the COPIC Medical Foundation.
Dr. Scheckel discloses he has relevant relationships with Jazz Pharmaceuticals (advisory board), Clinical Care Option (content development), and Teva Pharmaceuticals (advisory board), but we have resolved these conflicts. He has agreed not to promote any products or services for which he has financial relationships.

Kaleb Veit, DO
COPD: Updating Our Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment
Dr. Kaleb Veit is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, trained at OSU Medical Center in Internal Medicine, and followed that with a fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Veit is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and Critical Care Medicine.

Paul Zito, MD
Oncological Emergencies
Dr. Paul Zito is a hematologist / oncologist at Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute. He complted his medical degree at the University of Sydney School of Medicine, trained at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, and then followed that with a fellowship at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. Zito is board certified in hematology and oncology. He practices clinical oncology and clinical research with a focus on gastrointestinal, genitourinary, thoracic, and cutaneous malignancies. In practice, he sees a range of malignant and benign hematology.

Moderator: Steven C. Buck, DO, FACOI
Dr. Steven Buck is a retired medical oncologist at Oklahoma Cancer Specialist and Research Institute. Dr. Buck completed his medical degree at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certtified in internal medicine and oncology. Additionally, Dr. Buck still provides coverage of OCSRI outreach clinics for vacations.