2025 Conference Information

SPEAKERS

  • Peter Buch, MD

    Clinical Professor, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine - ECHN Branch; Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; Associate Professor, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine

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  • Gregory Canty, MD

    Medical Director, Sports Medicine Center; Fellowship Director, Pediatric Sports Medicine; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City, Kansas; Associate Professor, UMKC School of Medicine

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  • Denise Dupras, MD

    Consultant, Division of Community Internal Medicine; Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine; Associate Professor of Medicine; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

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  • Regis Fernandes, MD

    Consultant, Medical Director and Chair, Division of Comprehensive and Preventative Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases; Assistant Professor of Medicine; Medical Director/Physician Liaison, Mayo Clinic Cardiac Rehabilitation Council, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona

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  • E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD

    Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality and Family Medicine Associate Program Director, Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, South Carolina; Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana

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  • Michael H. Silber, MB, ChB

    Consultant neurologist at the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine, Rochester, MN; Professor of Neurology and Elliott and Marlys Badzin Neuro-Degenerative Sleep Disorder Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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  • Kimberly Swan, MD

    Board-certified OB/GYN and Program Director at the Kansas City Women's Clinic ACGME-accredited resident clinic, HCA Midwest Health Physicians Network, and affiliated with the Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Founder of Swan Gynecology, Overland Park, Kansas.

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  • Douglas Tietjen, MD

    Urologist; KCUC Urology & Oncology, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

*subject to change*

  • 7:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Pre-conference Information

    8:00 AM: Welcome & Instructions - Jennifer Kelley, MD, Conference Medical Director

    8:15 AM: Session 1: Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Fissures and the Primary Care Provider - Peter S. Buch, MD

    9:00 AM: Session 2: Evaluation of Hematuria - Douglas Tietjen, MD

    9:45 AM: Q & A Session with Dr. Buch & Dr. Tietjen

    10:00 AM: Break

    10:15 AM: OREAR MEMORIAL LECTURE - Session 3: Clinical Utility of Coronary Artery Calcium Score - Regis Fernandes, MD

    11:00 AM: Session 4: New Drugs, Indications and Warning:  Primary Care Update 2025 - Denise Dupras, MD, PhD

    11:45 AM: Q & A Session with Dr. Fernandes & Dr. Dupras

    12:00 PM: Lunch

    1:00 PM: Session 5: The Sleepless Patient:  Insomnia Update - Michael Silber, MB, ChB

    1:45 PM: HAMLIN MEMORIAL LECTURE - Session 6: Bootcamp for Elevated Liver Function Tests - Peter S. Buch, MD

    2:30 PM: Q & A Session with Dr. Silber & Dr. Buch

    2:45 PM: Break

    3:00 PM: Session 7: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding & Fibroids - Kimberly Swan, MD

    3:45 PM: Session 8: Updates in Lipid Management - Regis Fernandes, MD

    4:30 PM: Q & A Session with Dr. Swan & Dr. Fernandes

    4:45 PM: Closing Comments - Jennifer Kelley, MD, Conference Medical Director

  • 7:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Pre-Conference Information

    8:00 AM: Welcome & Instructions - Jennifer Kelley, MD, Conference Medical Director

    8:15 AM: Session 1: Nail Disorders:  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Dr. Edward J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, DABPM-CI, FAAFP

    9:00 AM: Session 2: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – Kimberly Swan, MD

    9:45 AM: Q & A Session with Dr. Mayeaux & Dr. Swan

    10:00 AM: Break

    10:15 AM: DR. LEONARDO C. VIRIL LECTURE - Session 3:  Restless Leg Syndrome – Challenges and Current Practice – Dr. Michael Silber, MB, ChB

    11:00 AM: Session 4: Sports Medicine for Youth Athletes – Dr. Greg Canty, MD

    11:45 AM: Q & A Session with Dr. Fernandes & Dr. Canty

    12:00 PM: Lunch

    1:00 PM: Session 5: Common Supplements Patients are Using: Is there Evidence to Support their Use? – Denise Dupras, MD, PhD

    1:45 PM: Session 6: Concussion 2025 – What’s New and What Can We Do? – Gregory S. Canty, MD

    2:30 PM: Q & A Session with Dr. Dupras and Dr. Fernandes

    2:45 PM: Break

    3:00 PM: Session 7: Prostrate Screening and Treatment – Douglas Tietjen, MD

    3:45 PM: Session 8: Infestations: The Things that Bug Us! – Dr. Edward J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, DABPM-CI, FAAFP

    4:30 PM: Q & A Session with Dr. Tietjen and Dr. Mayeaux

    4:45 PM: Closing Comments - Jennifer Kelley, MD, Conference Medical Director

OTHER CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship/Exhibitor

Alumni Luncheon

REGISTRATION

Join us for the 2025 Recent Advances in Medicine Conference including Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, a premier continuing medical education (CME) event. Registration opens in December 2024. Take advantage of early registration discounts and secure your place at this highly anticipated conference.

Registration Pricing

Choose the package that fits your schedule and needs. Pricing is as follows:

LOCATION

The Fontaine Hotel

901 W 48th Pl, Kansas City, MO 64112

Located on the iconic Country Club Plaza, The Fontaine offers luxury and convenience with easy access to the conference facilities. Enjoy world-class amenities and nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment, whether you're visiting from out of town or seeking a local retreat.

 

Accommodations

A special room rate is available at the Fontaine Hotel on Country Club Plaza between June 25-28. This rate is available for those making reservations by May 26, 2025.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

Kansas City: where the heartbeat of the Midwest meets a vibrant metropolis steeped in history and charm. Nestled along the Missouri River, the city blends innovation with hospitality. Immerse yourself in our thriving arts scene, with world-class museums, galleries, and theaters. Celebrate with champions like the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, KC Mavericks, and NASCAR at the Kansas Speedway. And no visit is complete without savoring the legendary barbecue. All within minutes from the conference hotel. Come experience the energy and excitement of Kansas City this June!