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Lower Back Pain: Where to begin?


Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
KAOM - Kansas
Faculty:
John Alm, DO
Duration:
52 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

 

Presented first on April 14th, 2023, at spring CME. Now offering on-demand program of speaker presentation John Alm, DO on evolving trends in pain management for lower back pain. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe the epidemiology and natural history of low back pain.
  • Describe trends in evaluation and management of low back pain, outcomes, practice variations, and implications for practice.
  • Describe an evidence-based approach to evaluation and management of low back pain.

Accreditation Statement:

KAOM is an accredited sponsor by the American Osteopathic Association for osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. KAOM designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the physician’s participation. 

KAOM Grievance Policy:

KAOM strives to provide medical education programs that fulfill the needs of the attendees. Comments, questions, or complaints should be submitted in writing to Kemper Tell, Executive Director at P.O. Box 4368 Topeka, KS 66604 or kemper@kansasdo.org

Faculty Disclosure Declaration:

John Alm, DO disclosed affiliation/ financial interest with Nevro and BioSplice as grant/ research support.

 

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CURRICULUM VITAE

JOHN CHARLES ALM, DO, MHA

 

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

Office Address:                        The University of Kansas Health System Health

MS 1046 – 3901 Rainbow Blvd.

Kansas City, KS 66160

 

Personal Address:                     9300 W. 156th Place

                                                Overland Park, KS 66221

 

Business Phone:                       913-588-6777

Business FAX:                         913-588-6765

Electronic Mail:                        jalm@kumc.edu

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Spine                            2017 - 2018

University of Kansas Medical Center                                                           Kansas City, Kansas

 

Post-Doctorate Diploma: Sports Medicine                                                              2015 – 2017

International Olympic Committee Medical Commission                           Lausanne, Switzerland

 

Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation                                                     2012 – 2015

University of Missouri – University Hospital                                                                       Columbia, MO

 

Internship: Surgery/Internal Medicine                                                                     2011 – 2012

University of Missouri – University Hospital                                                                       Columbia, MO

 

Degree: Doctor of Osteopathy                                                                                2007 – 2011

A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine                                       Kirksville, MO

 

Degree: Master of Health Administration                                                             2005 – 2007

A.T. Still University – School of Health Management                                                          Kirksville, MO

 

Degree: Bachelor of Arts – Psychology                                                                  1997 – 2001

Concordia College                                                                                             Moorhead, MN

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

AOBPM&R Board Certification Number: 1341                                             Expiration: 2028

American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

 

Lean Management Certification                                                                                      2022

University of Kansas Health System

 

Executive Healthcare Management                                                                                 2022

Yale University, School of Management

 

STEP Ultrasound Certification                                                                                           2019

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 

 

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: ACADEMIC & CLINICAL

 

Vice Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation                             2022 - Present

University of Kansas Medical Center

- Support the mission and goals of the Department Chair and act as a liaison for department faculty to bring forth concerns.

- Execute day to day operations of the department are carried through, during a time with PM&R Interim-Chair who serves as the Chair of Plastic Surgery for the University of Kansas Medical Center.

 

Board of Governors, Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park                            2022 – Present

The University of Kansas Health System and Post-Acute Medical Health Joint Venture

- Plan and direct strategic operations that guide short- and long-term delivery of post-acute care for an acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital and its outpatient therapy services.

- Develop and guide strategic operations that are in line with the joint venture between the University of Kansas Health System and Post-Acute Medical Health to deliver quality post-acute healthcare services that impact improvement and recovery for people with injuries, illness, and disabilities.

 

Ambulatory LEAN Physician Manager, Ambulatory & Practice Management     2022 – Present

The University of Kansas Health System

- Assist in the development and execution of LEAN management strategies to best assist providers and clinical managers in streamlining practice management and delivery of healthcare to patients throughout all health system ambulatory clinics.

 

Program Director, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency                         2021 – Present

University of Kansas Medical Center

- Develop and execute didactic curriculum to best prepare resident physicians in academic learning, practice management, and maintain training budget for the department.

- Develop and evaluate core competencies of resident physicians to ensure advancement and proficiency throughout their training years, as well as meet with all residents to go over annual evaluations and develop any needed remediation training that would best serve the individual resident for successful advancement during their training.

 

 

 

 

Associate Program Director, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency            2018 – 2021

University of Kansas Medical Center

- Assist in the development and execution of didactic curriculum to best prepare resident physicians in academic learning, practice management, and preparation for board exams.

- Assist in ensuring advancement and proficiency of residents throughout their training years, as well as meet with all residents to go over semi-annual evaluations.

 

President, University Hospital House Staff Organization                                          2014 – 2015

University of Missouri – Columbia

-Represented the interests and concerns of the approximate 500 interns, residents, and fellows that make up the house staff at University of Missouri, while serving on the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff and GME Committee at the University Hospital. 

-Advocate the needs of the house staff, support continued education, promote, and maintain a high level of medical and ethical standards from all that served at medical center.

 

Chief Resident, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation                                         2014 – 2015

University of Missouri – Columbia

-Enhance communication between the resident staff, the attending faculty, and administrative & clerical staff.

-Serve as an advocate for the resident staff and promote resident interests in conjunction with program needs and functions.

-Work closely with the Program Director in coordinating resident conferences, orientation programs, applicant interviews, and resident involvement in student teaching.

 

Vice President, University Hospital House Staff Organization                                                 2013 – 2014

University of Missouri – Columbia

-Assist the president of the House Staff Organization regarding the interests and concerns of the approximate 500 interns, residents, and fellows that make up the house staff at the University of Missouri.

-Assisted implementing programs and plans of the House Staff Organization.

 

 


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