HAOPS SPEAKER RESOURCES WEB PAGE

Saturday, June 1, 2024 – 7:30am – 5:00pm

Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Pu’umalu St, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA 

https://www.honolulucountryclub.com/index.php

Phone (808) 441-9400

Thank you for agreeing to present at the HAOPS 2024 Primary Care Update.  

We could not do this without you.  

In order to make this a success, please see the following.

SPEAKER DEADLINES   

Speaker Contact, Introduction, and Presentation Info     Friday, April 5, 2024

PowerPoint Slides & Handouts                                             Friday, May 10, 2024

There are two websites for speakers:  Online Speaker Form and HAOPS Speaker Resource Web Page 

1. The Online Speaker Form is where you upload the required information about yourself and your presentation.  The link for this webpage is:   https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/2ylf1PgabcW9Hjd9fzb106Er
2. The HAOPS Speaker Resource web page has the complete speaker policies, backup information for completing the Online Speaker Form, and accreditation forms needed for the Online Speaker Form.  The Speaker Resource web page is at:  bit.ly/HI-speaker24.

ONLINE SPEAKER FORM – TIPS:

A. First step - please be sure to review all speaker/faculty policies.  Complete policies and presentations information are available on the HAOPS Speaker Resource web page 

B.  Attachments up to 10 MB may be uploaded to the Online Speaker Form where you see an “upload” link.  You’ll need to upload from a device that has the correct document on it already.  If a document is more than 10MB or is too large to send as an email attachment, please contact CME staff to arrange alternate method.

C. A link will be sent in April for uploading your Presentation Slides and any Handouts. Please submit those by Friday, May 10, 2024.

Questions?  

Please contact CME Staff - Elizabeth Harano, CHCP at efharano@sbcglobal.net.  You may also reach out to Program Chair Michael Jaffe, DO at michael@jaffesd.com.  

1. Review all of these Policies 

2. Provide this information via Online Speaker Form – all information is required by April 5, 2024

Items may have additional information on the HAOPS Speaker Resource web page)

Provide CONTACT information:

• Name 
• Degrees and Professional Title
• Board Certifications
• Preferred Email Address
• Mobile number (and preferred phone number if not the same)

Provide information for INTRODUCTION:

• Speaker CV – current (for accreditation files, will not be published)
• Biosketch / short introduction (one paragraph) for Syllabus 
• Photo with headshot (in .jpeg or .jpg format)

Provide PRESENTATION information:

• Lecture title and brief description (1-2 paragraphs) for Syllabus
• Learning objectives 
• Faculty must provide 3-5 learning objectives for the presentation. These statements detail what the participating physicians should have learned or mastered by the end of your presentation.  Each objective should be covered in your presentation.  HAOPS reserves right to edit final version.  Sample action verbs are provided on the HAOPS Speaker Resource web page.  
• Identify which core competencies to be covered 
• Practice gap analysis (must be based on current data and analysis and should be documented with minimum 2 or 3 evidence-based sources). Use template on the HAOPS Speaker Resource web page to complete your Practice Gap Analysis, then upload it to the Online Speaker Form
• Complete, e-sign & upload HAOPS’ Conflict of Interest Disclosure form
• HAOPS Disclaimer and Release Approval is required for posting of slides and/or handouts
• Indicate slides / handouts distribution option.

3. Develop, submit presentation and slides / handout by May 10, 2024 

Submit for review not later than Friday, May 10, 2024

Use PowerPoint

Comply with Faculty Disclosure policies: 

• At start of presentation, all speakers should announce “I have no conflicts” and then state specific disclosures, if any.  To help ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in CME programming, Faculty are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a bearing on the subject matter they present.
• Faculty must make audiences aware of products or treatments not yet approved / under review or investigation if addressing those products or treatments in their presentation.
• Inclusion of a disclosure slide in your presentation is strongly advised and recommended.
• At no time during any lecture is there to be favoritism given to one drug, product, or company. Nor is it acceptable to promote any product(s) used or provided by Faculty. 

[Note: Promotional opportunities are available in the Exhibit Hall – contact Program Chair Michael Jaffe, D.O., at Michael@jaffesd.com for more information].

Meet these requirements for slides / presentation: 

• Fair and balanced, objective, and scientifically rigorous
• Please include source references on your slides for data included in your presentation. 
• No patient identification information on slides, images 
• No commercial logos and/or brand names (may use generic)
• Be sure to cover each learning objective
• FONT SIZE at least 28 (necessary for visibility)
• Follow “Rule of 6” in composing slides: not more than 6 lines per slide or more than 6 words per line.  If needed, use more slides 
• USE ONLY WHITE FONT if slide background is dark (required for visibility); know that it is generally best to use dark font on a white or light-color background.
• Finish with 3-5 “takeaways”
• NEVER READ your slides

Slides distribution:

• Slides will be turned into .pdf handout format and posted online for learners 
• Speakers MUST indicate in advance if entire slide deck or individual slides may not be posted online (be specific).  This includes any copyrighted or protected material.  
• If no slides may be posted and shared with learners, SPEAKER MUST PROVIDE handout of key takeaway points.
• Submit slides for review by deadline of Friday, May 10, 2024
• Handouts (required if slides may not be posted, optional if slides may; not more than 10 pages, please)

On-site information:

• Please arrive no less than 30 minutes before your scheduled presentation and check in with Program Chair.  
• Speakers should be prepared to present for 50-55 minutes* which shall include a brief introduction and any disclosures announcements.  The final 5-10 minutes should be reserved for questions from the audience.  (* this is for sessions that are 60 minutes long). If there are more questions still at the time to introduce next presenter, you may offer to answer remaining questions outside of the lecture hall (be sure to close door to lecture hall as a courtesy to next presenter).
• During audience question and answers, please repeat the question for the whole audience to hear.
• Consider practicing your presentation out loud to a trusted colleague to make sure your timing is good.
• Know your audience – the majority of learners will be D.O.s and most will be in primary care specialties.
• Audio-Visual equipment on site will include:

Laptop (PC), pre-loaded with your presentation 

Wireless remote/laser pointer

LCD projector and screen

Podium microphone

Additional equipment requested for your presentation not listed above must be approved in advance 

4. Additional Information

Faculty Compensation, CME Credits and Speaker Evaluations

Each presenter will receive speaker CME credit for each lecture they offer.  Any additional CME credits granted for attending are based on your Evaluation and Attendance Attestation form.  HAOPS is pleased to offer complimentary registration to all speakers.  Please indicate on the Speaker Information Form if you wish to be registered.  

We know that your time and expertise are worth much more, and we truly appreciate your participation in this important endeavor.

Evaluations for the overall conference and speakers will be collected immediately following the conference and a summary of your evaluations will be emailed to you after that.

THANK YOU!

Don’t hesitate to email us if you have questions.   

HAOPS CME Consultant is Elizabeth Harano, CHCP, available at efharano@sbcglobal.net.  

Our Program Chair is Michael Jaffe, DO at Michael@jaffesd.com.  

The program will be published on our website:  hawaiiosteopathic.org/cme.

Please watch your email inbox the week of the conference for a “Know Before You Go” for Conference Faculty, including cell phone number for HAOPS Program Chair on site in case of emergency, as well as other key logistics information.  We want to make this as smooth as possible for all our speakers.

What are the AOA Core Competencies?

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Osteopathic Medical Practice: Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable a physician to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams.

• Medical Knowledge and Its Application into Osteopathic Medical Practice: Demonstrate and apply integrative knowledge of accepted standards of clinical medicine and OPP in their respective osteopathic specialty area, remain current with new developments in medicine, and participate in lifelong learning activities, including research.

• Osteopathic Principles and Practice: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of accepted standards in OPP appropriate to their specialty.

• Osteopathic Patient Care: Demonstrate the ability to effectively treat patients, provide medical care that incorporates the osteopathic philosophy, patient empathy, awareness of behavioral issues, the incorporation of preventive medicine, and health promotion.

• Osteopathic Medical Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate their methods of clinical practice, integrate evidence-based traditional and osteopathic medical principles into patient care, show an understanding of research methods, and improve patient care practices.

• Professionalism in Osteopathic Medical Practice: Demonstrate their professional activities promote advocacy of patient welfare, adherence to ethical principles, collaboration with health professionals, life-long learning, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.We provide our patients with a variety of resources to help them better understand their health and the services we offer. From educational materials to online resources, we are here to help.

• System-Based Osteopathic Medical Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of health care delivery systems, provide effective and qualitative osteopathic patient care within the system, and practice cost-effective medicine.

What information should be included in my biosketch?

This should be a short professional biography that outlines your qualifications and expertise.

While personal details are interesting and often entertaining, they are not required.

What are appropriate Learning Objectives?

What is the learner expected to achieve or be able to do to address the identified professional

practice gap(s) after the activity? Learning Objectives are statements detailing what the

participating physicians should have learned or mastered by the end of your presentation.

Examples include: correction of outdated knowledge and the acquisition of new knowledge in

specific areas, mastering new skills, alteration of behaviors or attitudes, etc. Includes at least

one (1) learning objectives reflective of achievement of AOA Core Competencies. A good

resource for writing learning objectives can be found at https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-

taxonomy/. Another, more compact resource is the attached chart of Useful Verbs for Writing

Learning Objectives.

What is a Practice Gap Analysis?

Your Practice Gap Analysis Must: Be conducted on an annual basis for repeated activities.

Produced for each topic. Based on current data and analysis. Documented with at least one

evidenced-based source.

Activities Exempt From Providing a Practice Gap Analysis:

• OMM/OMT/OPP.
• Activities addressing non-clinical core competencies (professionalism, communications, systems-based practice).
• Faculty development activities.
• State licensure requirements, such as risk management, Board preparation courses and topics for which the AOA has specific policy endorsing or encouraging CME (need only efer to the specific policy e.g., Inhalation of Volatile Substances; Teenage AlcoholAbuse; and Training on Extended Release-Long Acting (ER/LA) Opioid Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), and Stimulant Abuse.

Examples of Practice Gap Analysis Tools Include:

•  Medical Audit (Identifying Needs).
•  Develop Criteria of Excellence.
•  Collect & Summerize Data.
•  Analyze & Interperet Data.
•  Pre-test Item Analysis (Identified Needs).
•  Self Assessment (Identified Needs & Physician Perceived Needs).
•  Questionnaire (Physician Perceived Needs).

The following example questions are guidance for how you can fill out this question. You do not

have to answer the exact question(s) below. You are welcome to provide other reasons for the

need for this activity:

• What problem is the activity planned to address/how are the intended participants
• currently involved?
• Why does the problem exist and what will be presented to address what the learner
• needs to do?
• What educational need(s) are the cause of the professional gap(s)?