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