Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) will host the 2023 Opioid Education Symposium (OES2023) virtually on Monday, April 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The title for this year’s symposium is Moving Away from Opioid Reliance; Interprofessional Perspectives. Here i the OES2023 program and below is the registration link for any stakeholders interested in joining.
This is a free event for all attendees. Upon registration all registrants will receive an automated email with a live link for viewing the symposium, a program, and some optional pre-reads.
- 2023 Opioid Education Symposium Registration link for non-students: OES2023 Stakeholder and Special Guest Registration.
- 2023 Opioid Education Symposium Registration link for students: OES2023 Student Registration
LMU-DCOM Opioid Education Symposium (OES2023)
April 17, 2023, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. (EST) AGENDA:
- 12:30 p.m.–12:35 p.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks – Dr. Sherry Jimenez
- 12:40 p.m.–1:40 p.m. Opioids: History of the Epidemic, Alternatives, Prescribing Practices- Dr. Jacqueline S. Rowles
- 1:45 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Social and Neurophysiologic Underpinnings ofOpioid Reliance Shared Lecture – Dr. Ian Rheault, Dr. Brandy Fuesting, Prof. Karen Adair
- Short Commentary/Panel Discussion/Closing Comments: Dr. Ryan Alexander and Dr. Kip Wenger
- 3:05 p.m.–3:20 p.m. Break
- 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Osteopathic Considerations for the Care of Patients Struggling with Opioid Use Disorder – Dr. Teanna Moore
- 4:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Wrap up and survey.
OUTCOMES:
- Explore historical use of opioids, alternatives and the CDC prescribing guidelines.
- Recognize the role of holistic approaches to patient care regarding substance use disorder.
- Awareness of the unique needs of different populations when addressing opioid addiction.
- Describe the role of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as an adjunctive measure in the care of patients struggling with substance use disorder.