Join us for the Illinois Academy of PAs (IAPA) Spring CME Conference on March 21, 2025, in Carbondale! This one-day event brings together PAs and other healthcare professionals for high-quality continuing education, networking, and professional growth. Featuring expert-led sessions on the latest clinical updates, legislative advocacy, and PA practice advancements, this conference is designed to enhance your skills and expand your professional connections. Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits while engaging with colleagues from across Illinois. Register today and be part of the future of PA practice in our state!
Agenda
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Beta blockers for Anxiety? What does the literature say? (J. Paul Bueza, DMSc, PA-C)
Beta blockers for Anxiety? What does the literature say? (J. Paul Bueza, DMSc, PA-C)
Jesse Paul Bueza DMSc, PA-C
Assistant Professor at SIU School of Medicine
At the end of this discussion, participants should have an understanding of: 1. Basic beta blocker pharmacology and physiologic responses associated with the use of these medications. 2. The impact of the choice of beta blocker for psychiatric use based on differences of medication properties. 3. How the psychiatric application of beta blockers has evolved over the years.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HIV Prevention in the US: Can We Get to Zero? (Kathryn Waldyke, MD)
HIV Prevention in the US: Can We Get to Zero? (Kathryn Waldyke, MD)
We have to identify and treat people affected by HIV as well as make universally available means for preventing transmission to stop all transmission. We will assess the feasibility of this grand undertaking and explore our roles as care providers.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Menopause: A Hot Topic (Deedra McLain, MD)
Menopause: A Hot Topic (Deedra McLain, MD)
Deedra McLain MD
Assistant Professor, Medical Director of PA Program at SIU Medicine
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thyroid Disorders: Diagnosis, Management and Evidence-Based Practices (Pamela Hunter-Reach, MD)
Thyroid Disorders: Diagnosis, Management and Evidence-Based Practices (Pamela Hunter-Reach, MD)
Pamela Hunter-Reach MD
Assistant Professor, Medical Director of SIU Center for Family Medicine
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sponsored Lunch
Sponsored Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Muscolskeletal Topic Rapid Fire (Brian Reach, MD)
Muscolskeletal Topic Rapid Fire (Brian Reach, MD)
Brian Reach MD
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director of SIU Center for Family Medicine
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Taking Care of Veterans
Taking Care of Veterans
Daniel Hagerman DMSc, PA-C
Faculty at SIU Medicine
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IAPA 2025 - News and Updates
IAPA 2025 - News and Updates
Timothy Kinsey DMSc, PA-C, FCCP
Executive Director of Illinois Academy of PAs
News and Updates from the IAPA
Speakers
Speakers
Jesse Paul Bueza DMSc, PA-C
Assistant Professor at SIU School of Medicine
Daniel Hagerman DMSc, PA-C
Faculty at SIU Medicine
Pamela Hunter-Reach MD
Assistant Professor, Medical Director of SIU Center for Family Medicine
Timothy Kinsey DMSc, PA-C, FCCP
Executive Director of Illinois Academy of PAs
Deedra McLain MD
Assistant Professor, Medical Director of PA Program at SIU Medicine
Brian Reach MD
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director of SIU Center for Family Medicine