Family Medicine | Procedures Day

Wednesday, October 7

(Lansing)

Office Procedures

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dermatology Procedures

1:00 - 4:00 pm

General Surgery |

Ultrasound-Guided CVC & IO Access Course

Wednesday, October 21

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

(East Lansing)

Emergency Medicine |

Obstetrical Emergencies

Wednesday, October 28

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

(East Lansing)

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

MedEd eForum for Faculty Development | The Struggling Medical Trainee

Kristina VanderMark, MD (Lakeland Regional Health)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm

(Virtual)

Hosted by Bob Cermak, PhD

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Street Medicine Symposium | Saturday 10.24.2026 | East Lansing

The Street Medicine of Michigan Symposium brings together healthcare professionals, community organizations, learners, and individuals with lived experience to explore innovative approaches to caring for people experiencing homelessness. Through interdisciplinary presentations and discussion, participants will examine best practices in street medicine, trauma-informed care, healthcare access, and community collaboration to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

RESEARCH

Save the Date | MSUCOM Research Day 3.23.2027

HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST MONTH

Advancing Sports Medicine Education Through Hands-On Learning

Residents recently participated in an outstanding Sports Medicine Master Class made possible through the generous support of Arthrex. The program featured expert instruction from Dr. Lafi Khalil, who delivered engaging, high-yield education on complex sports medicine topics and contemporary surgical techniques.

A highlight of the day was the hands-on cadaveric lab, where residents had the opportunity to immediately apply what they learned through guided procedural practice and skills development. The combination of expert teaching and practical experience provided an exceptional learning environment and valuable preparation for future clinical practice.

We extend our sincere thanks to Arthrex for their support, Dr. Lafi Khalil for his outstanding educational contributions, and Dr. Ken Scott for his participation and commitment to resident learning. It was a tremendous day of collaboration, hands-on learning, and professional growth for all who attended.

Muscle Energy Part I Draws Learners from Across North America

MSUCOM’s five-day Muscle Energy Part I course welcomed 15 healthcare professionals representing 11 states and Canada. Participants strengthened their skills in structural diagnosis and muscle energy treatment of spinal, pelvic and rib cage dysfunctions through a combination of instruction, demonstration and extensive hands-on practice.

A special thank-you to Course Chair Carl Steele, DO, MS, PT, and teaching faculty Lisa Chase, PT, CFMM, OMPT, Astym Cert., for their continued dedication to MSUCOM’s Manual Medicine Series and its learners.

AAFP Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course

August and September brought our family medicine residents together to complete their AAFP ALSO Course (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics).

Skills learned within this day-long course are required by the ACGME and AAFP. ALSO teaches residents to be ready when an unfavorable situation is presented during delivery. Residents are able to troubleshoot with their colleagues and help the pregnant patient and baby do their best post-delivery. We are proud to offer this course every year to our members! This year we also opened our course to non-GMEA members to help spread the care of this special patient population.

As always, we are grateful to our family medicine instructors and our University partners, John B. Henry Center and Macomb University Center, for hosting us.

Advanced Airway Simulation for Emergency Medicine Residents

Emergency medicine residents participated in an advanced airway simulation this month. Rotating through multiple stations in the Learning Assessment Center (LAC), residents practiced a variety of techniques and skills used to establish and maintain a secure airway for patients requiring respiratory support.



LAC staff secured porcine tracheas for tracheostomy training, providing residents with a realistic, hands-on learning experience. Residents also practiced intubation on pediatric and adult high-fidelity manikins while managing additional patient vital signs in high-stress clinical scenarios.

Many thanks to the emergency medicine faculty and LAC staff for their dedication and support in making this course a continued success.

Advanced and Critical Care Simulation for Internal Medicine Residents

Last month junior internal medicine residents gathered at the LAC in East Fee Hall to learn and perform advanced and critical care procedures through various simulation models. Residents learned from senior attendings with emergency medicine and internal medicine and senior emergency medicine residents.

Residents learned to assess patients and perform lumbar punctures, paracenteses, thoracenteses. They role played through running a code with the high-sim manikin and learned to use ultrasound to place central lines.

This annual simulation event is successful because of the strong collaboration between GMEA, LAC, and our invested teaching faculty. Thank you all for a successful day!

Osteopathic Principles and Practice for the Pregnant Patient

On September 19, MSUCOM welcomed physicians and other healthcare professionals to Osteopathic Principles and Practice for the Pregnant Patient. Through lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice, participants explored osteopathic approaches to common concerns throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period.

Special thanks to Course Director J’Aimee Lippert, DO, AOBFP, AOBNMM, and table trainers Angelina Iafano, DO, MPH; Nicole Wong, DO; Kylie Taphouse-Sponsler, DO; and Bailey Deckard, DO, for sharing their expertise and creating an engaging, practical learning experience.

RETIREMENT