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Friday, April 27, 2012
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Workshop/Lecture Sessions
 
“At Risk Behavior: The Teen Brain”  W. David Hager, MD, FACOG 
Today more than ever before our children are exposed to extreme temptation to become engaged in the use of substances and non-marital sexual involvement. Attendees will be informed about these risky behaviors and why young people pursue sensual rewards while ignoring obvious risks. The latest neurological data about the development of the teen brain will be presented along with the reasons for bonding in relationships. Ways for providers and parents to help young people to avoid the consequences of risky behaviors will be discussed.

 

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • understand data from the latest Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey.
  • be aware of the development of the brain and why young people are at greater risk for engaging in at-risk behaviors.
  • understand the steps of bonding in relationships and how to help young persons to avoid risky behaviors.


Bioethics Track 

“Defining Death & the Ethical Implications of New Organ Donation Methods”  Paul J. Hoehner, MD, MA, PhD (Cand.) 
Ever since the 1968 ad hoc committee of Harvard’s “Definition of Irreversible Coma” the concept of “brain death” has remained controversial. Spurred by the increasing demands for vital organ donations, recent donor protocols are attempting again to redefine human life based on utilitarian needs. This talk will look at CMDA’s own statement on the end of life and examine its importance in the current cultural climate. Current changes in donor policies and methods will then be carefully examined from this perspective and the ethical and practical clinical implications will be evaluated.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • distinguish between the definition, criteria, and tests for total cerebral death and be able to apply those tests clinically.
  • understand the central importance of CMDA’s statement on the end of life for ethical end of life care.
  • understand the ethical implication of the new organ donor criteria and methods.


Marriage/Family Track

“The Great Marriage Experience”  Dr. Gary & Barb Rosberg 
The secret to a strong marriage is more than a feeling or an emotion. It is six specific kinds of love that must be intentionally pursued and practiced to build a great marriage: forgiving, serving, persevering, guarding, celebrating, and renewing love. These are the 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love, all part of The Great Marriage Experience. During The Great Marriage Experience, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg will highlight each of the secrets while coaching attendees how to have a great marriage to last a lifetime.

“Many Start Strong, but God is Looking for Finishers”  Samuel E. Molind, DMD 
The Christian pilgrimage is not a 100 yard dash it’s a marathon.  People who run them suggest that a potential marathon runner spend time in training because the race is more about endurance and finishing strong than jumping out to an early lead. Starting fast is easy, but maintaining a healthy pace for the long haul can be a problem. 

How we manage the stressors in our pilgrimage is important, but even more vital is how we finish the journey and the spiritual impact our pilgrimage has on those around us.  How do we find a sense of joy and peace in the midst of the storm? The significant events in life’s journey offer the chance to make an impact in the lives of those you love and throughout the world. Let’s look into Scripture and see what the Lord in imparting to us for today and for His glory.

Human Trafficking Track

“Human Trafficking and the Healthcare Professional”  Michael O’Callaghan, DDS and Candace Wheeler 
     
This presentation will include background information regarding domestic and international trafficking; victim identification including common signs and symptoms of a trafficking victim that might present for care in a clinical setting; and, a suggested clinician response – both as a provider of health care and as an agent of change, a modern abolitionist. Additionally, the dental ramifications of trafficking and the dental care of its victims both domestically and internationally will be discussed.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • explain to a colleague the common signs and symptoms of trafficking victims presenting for health care in the US.
  • describe an appropriate response to a suspected victim of human trafficking presenting in their practice for treatment.
  • explain to a colleague the various avenues that exist for a health care professional to act as a modern abolitionist to awaken public awareness and mobilize sentiment against human slavery.


Saturday, April 28, 2012
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Workshop/Lecture Sessions

“The Psychology of Abortion: Addressing the Critical Questions to Maximize Patient Care in 2012”  Priscilla K. Coleman, PhD 

This presentation will provide an overview of the most defensible scientific evidence geared toward answering three basic questions: Who is most at risk for psychological harm following induced abortion? What are common negative post-abortion psychological responses? How strong is the evidence in 2012?

 

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • understand the vast literature pertaining to demographic, personal, and situation factors that place women at enhanced risk when undergoing an abortion. Among the specific risks to be covered are decision ambivalence, coercion, pregnancy wantedness, and chemical abortion.
  • have familiarity with U.S. and international studies pertaining to the most commonly observed psychological outcomes of abortion (depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal behavior).
  • understand the basics of meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in September 2011 by Dr. Coleman on abortion and mental health along with other rigorous literature reviews.
  • answer questions of skeptics and provide strategies for defending the integrity of the information that has accrued in the scientific literature.


Ethics Track

“Human Research and the Common Good: Lessons from the World War II Era”   Sharon Falkenheimer, MA, MD, MPH 
No area of military medicine has received more notoriety than that related to experimentation on human subjects. The World War II period and its immediate aftermath exemplify the horrors that can result from unethical human research and the hypocrisy that often occurred in dealing with it. German abuses of concentration camp prisoners for human research are well known. The massive biological warfare research conducted by Japanese medical personnel on prisoners and the Chinese population in Manchuria is less so. After the war, Allied nations sought to obtain the results of unethical experiments and the services of many of the scientists responsible for them.  The Nuremberg and World Medical Association Codes were developed in a manner marked by irony and hypocrisy. Even after the war and the institution of these codes, unethical human experimentation continued. We still need to learn important lessons from these events.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: 

  • give examples of both ethical and unethical practices in human subject research in the World War II Era. 
  • list important questions to use to evaluate whether to conduct “at risk” human testing. 
  • describe the Hippocratic tradition and recent changes to medical ethical codes such as the World Medical Association Oath.

Marriage/Family Track

“Coaching UP!”  Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg 
It takes a winning attitude and a can-do game plan to experience a great marriage! Join Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches, as they show you how to keep your perspective sharp by overcoming obstacles together, focus on bringing out the best in your spouse, and more!

LifeSkills Institute
Session information coming soon

Dental Track

“The Clinical Difference”   Peter E. Dawson, DDS and DeWitt C. Wilkerson, DMD 
The level of patient care that is the standard in each dental practice is directly related to how well ten clinical factors are understood and practiced. A summation of these factors will be described to show why they are so important to predictable patient satisfaction, as well as for the fulfillment of the dentist and the staff.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • explain why each of ten different clinical factors is critical for predictable treatment outcomes.
  • develop a checklist of specific skills that must be mastered to achieve clinical competence.

Human Trafficking Track

"Mental and Emotional Wounds of Sex Trafficking: Challenges and Hope for Recovery”   Jarrett W. Richardson, MD and Leslie Walker, MD 

Women and children who are able to escape prostitution nonetheless have high risk for ongoing psychiatric complications. This workshop will use case studies to explore three common scenarios you may encounter clinically: women and children rescued from international sex trafficking, and trafficked American teenager. We’ll explore treatment strategies and spiritual resources in recovery from mental wounds of trafficking.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • cite frequency of various mental health outcomes following sex trafficking.
  • identify challenges to diagnosis and treatment of mental conditions in this population.
  • list current treatment options for several types of trafficked persons.

Completing Your Call (Registered Participants Only)             Al Weir, III, MD

2:45 – 3:45 PM
Workshop/Lecture Sessions

“Right of Conscience”  David Stevens, MD, MA (Ethics) 
Healthcare Right of Conscience, guaranteed by the first amendment of the Bill of Rights for over 200 years, is under coordinated attack. Learn the origins and ethical foundations of this fundamental right, how major medical organizations affirm it, and how you can assert this right in your workplace. Understand the strategies being used to truncate or eliminate this right and how you can defend it professionally and legislatively.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • understand the ethical and constitutional foundations of healthcare right of conscience.
  • competently defend this right as well as to know how and when to assert it.
  • know it’s importance in insuring excellent patient care.


Ethics Track

“Ethics of Informed Consent: The Nexus of ‘Paternalism’ an Autonomy in the Physician-Patient Relationship”   Susan Haack, MD, MA, MDiv, FACOG 
Technology has greatly expanded the range of choices available to patients for any given condition. For those who are “well,” such choices are welcomed; but for those whose autonomy is compromised such choices may prove overwhelming, inviting more paternalistic influences than many believe are warranted. In this session, informed consent will be examined in light of the dynamic continuum between paternalism and autonomy in the physician-patient relationship.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • distinguish between moral and legal informed consent.
  • evaluate means-ends distinctions in medical decision-making.
  • respond appropriately to patients whose medical circumstances diminish their autonomy by respecting their personhood.


Marriage/Family Track

“Families on the Front Line”   Leah Duininck

This session will focus on the challenges and joys of bringing your family to the front lines of missions. We will discuss some of the common difficulties families face when considering moving to the mission field including housing, schooling, finances, food, health and relationships. This workshop will cover some of the common misconceptions and fears of taking your family abroad as well as practical information about how to thrive, not just survive, in a new culture. 

LifeSkills Institute
Session information coming soon

Dental Track

“The Patient Communication Difference”   Peter E. Dawson, DDS and DeWitt C. Wilkerson, DMD 
Dentists who fail to understand some key elements of how to relate to patients never achieve the success or enjoyment that can make dental practice a joyful experience. Some basic fundamentals for exceptional patient relationships will be described.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • explain to patients the two essential outcomes that must be achieved for long-term health and comfort.
  • develop a three step process for educating patients about their specific treatment needs.
  • help patients establish priorities when extensive treatment must be delayed.


Human Trafficking Track


"Trafficking in Persons: Healthcare Professionals’ Involvement Beyond the Clinical Setting”  Clydette Powell, MD, MPH, FAAP 

This session will present examples of settings and approaches for healthcare professionals to move beyond the clinical context to reach out to those who have been trafficked or are at risk for trafficking. The session will discuss activities of counter-trafficking organizations, national training opportunities, and local initiatives that may be of interest to healthcare professionals wanting to become more involved in counter-trafficking. In addition, the session will discuss a multi-disciplinary team approach to working with trafficked persons.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • define ways beyond  the traditional clinical setting in which health care professionals can be involved in counter-trafficking in persons.
  • identify the components of the ideal multi-disciplinary team for working with trafficked persons or those at risk for trafficking.
  • identify resources and training for the healthcare professional to improve his/her competence in addressing and caring for the trafficked person or those at risk for human trafficking.

 
Completing Your Call (Registered Participants Only)             Al Weir, III, MD

4:30 – 5:30 PM
Workshop/Lecture Sessions

Medical Session
Session information coming soon               Jean Wright, MD

Ethics Track

“To Mandate or Not to Mandate: The Ethics of Mandatory HPV Vaccination”  Susan Haack, MD, MA, MDiv, FACOG 
Political posturing and pharmaceutical proclamations have brought the controversial issue of mandatory HPV vaccination back into the spotlight. This session will critically evaluate the safety and efficacy of the HPV vaccine and discuss the ethical issues, pro and con, involved in decisions to mandate vaccination of both young girls and boys.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • make a more informed judgment concerning cost-effectiveness of the administration of HPV vaccine.
  • provide accurate informed consent regarding the vaccine for patients.
  • assess ethical argument for and against mandatory HPV vaccination.

Marriage/Family Track 

"Life behind the Veil"
Leah Duinick

This session will focus on the issues of living in a Muslim world as a Christian woman.   The focus will be on seeking to understand the challenges and abuses Muslim women live with every day. We will discuss how we as Christians can live in these societies, and work to bridge the differences and build relationships within the world of Islam.

LifeSkills Institute (4:15 – 5:00 PM)

“Striking the Balance”   Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg 
      
Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches will address how to win at home in your relationships while still winning in your profession. They will share insight from their past – having lived through the struggles and triumphs during Gary’s doctoral degree program.

Dental Track

“The Personal Lifestyle Difference”  Peter E. Dawson, DDS and DeWitt C. Wilkerson, DMD 
                                          
How you schedule your time with patients affects more than your practice. It also controls your life. A lifestyle based on spiritual and family values should be the framework for your practice life. A work schedule that is congruent with family values can be life-changing. . . and it is achievable.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  •   establish a schedule that is congruent with balanced priorities for both the practice and the family.
  •   identify the obstacles to effective use of time and resources.


Human Trafficking Track

“CMDA, Trafficking and You”   Gloria Halverson, MD 
   
CMDA is committed to equipping its members to combat human trafficking. Both education and short-term mission trips are currently available. These opportunities will be discussed with emphasis on GHO trips to House of Hope in Nicaragua.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  •   identify the resources CMDA has available to learn about human trafficking.
  •   discuss programs available at House of Hope for trafficked women.
  •   discuss programs available at House of Hope for trafficked girls.

 

Completing Your Call (Registered Participants Only)             Al Weir, III, MD