Thursday, April 24 – MAOPS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Jefferson City, MO
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Meeting

The MAOPS Board of Trustees invites all members to join them for the annual membership meeting in Jefferson City at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. Members are invited for dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the membership meeting at 7:00 PM. Officers and Trustees will be elected at this meeting and a member forum will be held.

Note that only active MAOPS members can attend the membership meeting. An RSVP is required and should be included in your conference registration.

Friday, April 25 – COMMUNITY

All CME events for the Community Care Celebration day will be held at the
Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) campus at 305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO.

6:30 – 7:15 AM
Breakfast at SOMO

7:15 – 8:00 AM
Community Medicine: Enhancing Physician Involvement in Special Olympics Missouri – .75 CME credit
Ben Cook, DO & Larry Linthacum, CEO

8:00 – 8:55 AM
Mental Health Needs of Special Olympics Athletes – 1.0 CME credit
LaShaunda Poindexter Massey, PhD

9:00 – 9:45 AM
Resource Availability for Special Needs Adolescents – .75 CME credit
Tracy Stroud, DO, FAAP & Amber Ratliff, DO

10:00 am – 2:30 PM
Interacting with Special Needs Patients: Perspectives, Tips & Practice – 1.5 CME credit
Ben Cook, DO

2:30 – 4:00 PM
Wine and Cheese Reception & Debrief – .5 CME credit

4:00 – 7:00 PM
City Sights and Creative Bite
AMAOPS is sponsoring a trolley tour of Downtown Jefferson City from 4-7 pm for all convention registrants and their families! While riding, enjoy stories related to the history of the State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and the Missouri State Penitentiary. Stops are planned at the ever-yummy historic Central Dairy and at Unique Creations where participants will have an opportunity to create a wood project or candle of their choice. The trolley is being provided, compliments of AMAOPS, and will pick you up at and return you to the Courtyard Marriott. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!

7:00 – 8:30 PM – Courtyard Marriott
Specialty Speed Dating: A YPN Hosted Event
The Young Physicians Network (YPN) is hosting this fun event to glean information from practicing physicians.  Do you remember all those burning questions you had when you were beginning to think about rotations, residency training, or starting in practice?  Share your expertise with these young physicians and help guide their future!

Saturday, April 26 – COLLABORATION

All Saturday Events will be held at the
Courtyard Marriott, 601 Bolivar St, Jefferson City, MO

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Buffet Breakfast at Courtyard Marriott

9:00 – 9:55 AM
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – 1.0 CME credit
Elizabeth Lucore, DO, MPH

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Happiness Within Reach – EASE into HEALTH – Not eligible for CME credit
Ramadevi Sankaran, MD, FAAP, DNB

10:00 – 10:55 AM
Patient & Community Advocacy: You Can Effectively Collaborate with Your Elected Leaders! – 1.0 CME credits
Jeff Davis, DO, & Cindy O’Laughlin, State Senator and Majority Floor Leader

11:00 – 11:55 AM
Physicians & Administration: Creating a Collaborative Community within the Corporation – 1.0 CME credit
David Tannehill, DO, FACOI, FACP

12:00 – 1:30 PM – Keynote Luncheon
Collaborating to Improve the Health of Missourians – 1.0 CME credit
Heidi Miller, MD & Aleesha Jones – MDHS

1:30 – 3:00 PM
Medicine is Messy! Collaborating within the Medical Community to Solve Our Toughest Cases – 1.5 CME credit
Moderator: Hailey VanRonzelen, OMS III – Speakers: Megan McBride, DO, FAAP, FACOP; Thomas Berkbigler, DO; Nick Mayer, DO

3:00 – 6:00 PM – Meet Uptown in Jefferson City (exact location TBD)
Jefferson City Scavenger Hunt
AMAOPS is sponsoring a Jefferson City Scavenger Hunt Adventure and invites you to bring your family for a fun afternoon! This scavenger hunt, hosted by Let’s Roam is a race through historic uptown Jefferson City while uncovering hidden secrets and must-see sights. Along the way, solve riddles, answer trivia, complete challenges and snap hilarious photos for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Compete for amazing prizes, including the Grand Prize of $1,000 to the highest scoring team! This fun-filled hunt is more than just a game – it’s a chance to connect with your team and explore the city like never before! All convention registrants and their families are welcome and encouraged to join the Scavenger Hunt – be sure to register early so you don’t miss out!

6:00 – 10:00 PM
ANNUAL OSTEOPATHIC CELEBRATION
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Dueling Pianos: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Enjoy dinner and dueling pianos and a great time with colleagues!

Sunday, April 27 – CELEBRATION

All Sunday Events will be held at the
Courtyard Marriott, 601 Bolivar St, Jefferson City, MO

8:00 – 9:30 AM
2025 MAOPS Honors Breakfast: Celebrating Heroes of MAOPS and AMAOPS
Join the profession in recognizing those who have done so much for it! Gather with us for breakfast as we install our 2025 Officers and recognize our 2025 award recipients. The 2025 MAOPS President Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO will also present her vision for the year. 

9:30 – 11:30 AM
Celebrating Osteopathic Research – 2.0 CME Credit
The most highly awarded student research from each of our three colleges of osteopathic medicine campuses will be presented and discussed. Physicians will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters as well as hear about the research programs at each of Missouri’s osteopathic colleges.

For The Kids

MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL
Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm  |  Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
For children ages 5-12

If you have children under 13, we have an exciting day (or two) planned for them! The Mini Med School offers an exciting, hands-on, STEM-based program for children ages 5-12, where they can explore the world of medicine and healthcare in a fun, interactive way. With a 90% discount for AMAOPS members, your child can secure their spot for just $10 per day (valued at $200 for the full program). Sign up by April 10th—space is limited!
**If you have a child(ren) younger than 5, please reach out to amaopsinfo@gmail.com—we are looking into providing childcare for ages 0-5 during this time if there is enough interest.

LITTLE ROCKSTARS FUN NIGHT
Saturday 7:00 – 10:00 pm  |  for children ages 0-12

During the Dueling Pianos celebration, AMAOPS is sponsoring a Kids’ Night In for your Little Rockstars (ages 0-12). Register your kids for a fun-filled evening of games, crafts and supervised activities at the Marriott while you enjoy the dueling pianos! Be sure to register early to secure this babysitting rockstar experience!

Accreditation Statements

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 12 AOA Category 1-A CME credits, and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation. 

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.