TimeSchedule (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
8:00
AM
Breakfast
8:30
AM
Introduction and Welcome
Dr Asim Babar, Assistant Professor/Echo Lab Director of
Cardiology, Hines VA Medical Center, Maywood IL
8:40
AM
“The Challenge of Caring for Patients with Drug Dependence”
Dr Neil Barry IV, Chief of Medicine/Interventional
Cardiologist, Tennova Health, Knoxville, TN
9:00
AM
“Victims of Drug Overdose: Uncovering the Root of
the Problem”
Dr Umar Shakur, Chief of Cardiology, Insight Hospital,
Chicago, IL
9:20
AM
“Rising Mental Health in the USA: Challenges Ahead”
Dr Kanwal Ahmad, Department Psychiatry PGY-3,
UT Southwestern Medical Center
9:40
AM
Panel Discussion with Q&A
9:50
AM
Break
10:00
AM
“The Nexus Between One Health and Global Health Security:
Ethics, Evidence and Practice”
Dr Osman Dar, Senior Advisor on Policy and Strategy,
Office of the Director General Africa Centers for Disease
Control and Prevenetion – UK Health Security Agency
11:00
AM
Panel Discussion with Q&A
11:10
AM
“Ethical Opportunities in Billing and Coding”
Dr Omar Hussain, Co-Chair of American Thoracic
Society/CHEST Clinical Practice Committee, Advisor for
the American Medical Association RVU Update Committee
11:30
AM
“Entrepreneurship in Medicine: An Unlimited Wingspan”
Dr Waqas Masood, Neurologist, CEO Hawk Group of Companies
11:50
AM
Panel Discussion with Q&A
12:00
PM
Lunch
1:00
PM
“Models of Drug Development: Practical Considerations”
Dr Ahsan Arozullah, VP Research Astella Pharmaceuticals
1:30
PM
“Embryogenesis and Early Life: Exploring Epistemology”
Dr Deena Kishawi, Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Brown University
2:00
PM
“Reviving Altruism in Medicine: Resetting the Physician”
Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, President of Darul Qasim College
3:00
PM
Conclusion
Dr Asim Babar

Important Information

  • Audience: This conference is for healthcare professionals (physicians, students/residents, PAs and NPs) only.

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). 7 hours of CME will be provided for this event
  • Conference Fee: A conference fee of $499 is required for attendance.

  • Meals: The organization will provide meals during the conference.

  • Accommodation: Limited rooms available at a discounted rate as first-come-first-serve, please use this link to reserve one of those rooms.

We look forward to your presence at this enriching and insightful event. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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