Chad A Link, DO, FACC, FACOI

Dr. Link received his medical degree from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. He completed both his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology and serves as the cardiology chairman for the University of Michigan Health System-Sparrow Eaton and Ionia Hospitals and is a clinical assistant professor for the cardiology course at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He specializes in cardiovascular medicine with the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. Dr. Link’s background includes all aspects of clinical cardiology with specialized interest in the management of coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, echocardiography; nuclear cardiology and pulmonary hypertension. Professional memberships include: the American Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Don't Stress It-Cardiac Stress Testing Indications and Updates. Which is the Right Test for My Patient?

To provide a comprehensive review of cardiac stress testing and which testing modalities are available.

Check that Rhythm -  A Comprehensive Review of the Recent AF Guidelines

To provide a comprehensive review of the recent guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of patient with atrial fibrillation.

Melissa Palepu

Melissa Palepu is an Attorney Specialist in Human Trafficking and Child Abuse, with the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Melissa previously served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office and was the General Counsel for the Wayne County Land Bank. She has over a decade of litigation experience, much of her career spent focusing on the criminal prosecution of crimes against children. She is an alumna of the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science and History. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. In her current role with the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Melissa leads the charge in Human Trafficking and Child Abuse prosecutions. She is the Chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission and also sits as a member of the Mid-Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, the Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking Advisory Committee, and on the Human Trafficking of Children Protocol Revision Committee. Melissa also sits as the Attorney General Designee for the Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council and for the Board of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Melissa is also a proud member of Shorewood Kiwanis, American Inn of Courts and sits on the Board of her local elementary school Parent Teacher Organization.

Human Trafficking

She will provide general information related to human trafficking including victim identification, prevalence of trafficking nationwide and in Michigan, steps to take if suspect trafficking, where trafficking may occur and who may be a victim etc.

Amber Gruber, DO 

Dr. Gruber has board certified in FM/NMM and has worked as faculty at the Corewell Health Family Medicine Residency program since 2010. She has completed training Integrative Medicine and Regenerative Medicine, serving as the Faculty Liaison for the Integrative Medicine track residents. She has taught for several years at a national level in topics like Exercise Prescription, OMT treatment after injury, OMT in systemic disease, Stress Management, OMT in oncology patients, and Autonomic Imbalance. She recently opened her own private OMT clinic and continues to run the Osteopathic curriculum for the Family Medicine Residents. It is one of her personal goals to continue to keep OMT alive in the primary care setting.

Jodi Flanders, DO, FACOFP 

Dr. Flanders is a graduate of MSUCOM, serving internship at Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital and residency at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. After 30 years in private practice she transitioned to international medicine, serving in Iquitos, Peru. She currently serves as member of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, Interim Medical Director at the Institute for Global Health at MSU COM, Medical Director for Sanctum House, a residential recovery center for survivors of human trafficking and addiction.

Nicholas Pomante, MS, RD

Nick Pomante is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Human Nutrition. Nick began his career as a private practice nutrition counselor, working one-on-one with patients, before moving into corporate wellness where he designed health programs and services for individuals across the lifespan. He now serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the Dietetics program at Eastern Michigan University where he works with dietitians around the country to design quality educational experiences for future practitioners.

Liam R. Sullivan, DO

Dr. Sullivan graduated from MSU COM in 2007. He went on to IM residency at MetroHealth Hospital & Infectious disease fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and has been practicing adult ID physician at Corewell Health Grand Rapids since 2012. Special interests include antimicrobial stewardship and infections in bone marrow transplant/hematologic malignancy patients

Syphilis: An Old Friend That Never Goes Away

Discuss & review the recent resurgence of syphilis, including markedly increased rates of congenital syphilis.

Victoria Torgler, DO

Dr. Torgler is a Family Medicine Physician practicing with Trinity Health in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She is also Clinical Faculty at MSU-COM. She is passionate about helping her patients and students reach their full potential.

Spirituality in Medicine: Core Faith Beliefs and Implicit Bias in Healthcare

The goal of this lecture is to enable participants to write out their own core faith beliefs while answering the two following questions: How does your patient’s faith affect their health and wellness? How does your own faith affect how you treat patients?

Todd M. Sheperd, MD

Todd M. Sheperd MD, CAQSM Bayside Family & Sports Medicine P.C. Program Director, McLaren Northern Michigan Rural Training Program Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School Residency: Eau Claire Family Medicine (U of W) Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI. Fellowship (Faculty Development: Family Medicine), Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Family Medicine. Charleston, SC.

Stress Fractures: Considerations for Athletes

Stress fractures are commonly seen in the athletic population and may have significant impact on participation and performance in sports. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential in the management of fractures. In addition to efforts to prevent stress fractures are important considerations as well.

Kerri Bewick, DO

Kerri Bewick, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician who proudly services her patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Bewick received her Doctor of Osteopathy from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. She completed her medical training in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She is a national board member of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, representing gastroenterology and clinical faculty at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bewick practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan.

Chronic Diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea is considered the alteration of stool consistency from the norm with loose stools and increased stool frequency of greater than three stools daily for at least four weeks duration. It can be caused by a wide range of issues. In this session, we will explore the different causes as well as evaluation and treatment of chronic diarrhea.

Samantha Windle, DO

Samantha Windle, DO gaduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014, and completed by Family Medicine Residency at Munson Medical Center. Upon graduation, she was hired on as core faculty with the Munson Family Medicine Residency Program where she practice full spectrum Family Medicine and oversee Resident and Medical Student education. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine/OMT board certified through AOBFP, in Family Medicine through ABFM, and recently in Obesity medicine through ABOM.

Basic Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Disease

This session provides a foundational overview of thyroid disorders, focusing on the initial evaluation and management of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Learners will gain practical skills for interpreting thyroid function tests, initiating treatment, and identifying common presentations of these conditions. Additionally, participants will develop an awareness of other disease states that may influence thyroid values, enhancing their ability to approach thyroid disorders with a comprehensive clinical perspective.

Edward W Haughn

Graduated MSU COM 1987 Board Certified Family Medicine specially trained sports medicine and OMM Have taught residents an medical students throughout my career have been a clinical professor for MSU COM, MSU CHM and Homer Stryker School of Medicine / WMU Have run OMM workshops for Osteopsthic residency program WMed and MAOFP

OMM Workship

To provide introduction to unique uses and styles of OMM and review of traditional techniques As needed by workshop attendees with Individual hands on direction

Shelley Lynn Schmidt, MD, MS

Shelley L. Schmidt, MD, MS is a pulmonary and critical care subspecialist at Corewell Health West and clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She is the Director of their nationally recognized Pulmonary Fibrosis Care Center and a public health advocate to protect our citizens from nicotine addiction and the vaping epidemic.

Making Strides in Asthma & Ask the Expert Q&A

New GINA guidelines for asthma were released in 2024 with important updates on rescue, controller medications along with recent advances in biologic therapy have significantly shifted the landscape in asthma care for the benefits of our patients.