OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Room 231 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Registration $20

6 hours CME pending, CEU credits available

Workshop Description: This workshop is designed for medical professionals who evaluate and treat victims of child abuse. Participants will gain essential skills in conducting thorough medical examinations and understanding the nuances of child abuse. The training will equip medical examiners with the knowledge and tools to effectively assess, report, and support child abuse victims.

Workshops include:

Child Maltreatment 101 with Dr. Christine Beeson

Munchausen by Proxy with Dr. Mary Stockett

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Child Abuse Cases with Dr. Michael Baxter

Toxic Stress with Dr. Michael Baxter

MDT with Brittany Gassner (OCCY ) & Dr. Mary Stockett

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OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Perkins Auditorium (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK)

CEUs available for social work and LPC: $25 for 4 credit hours

Workshop description:

Maternal Monologues are designed to raise awareness, start conversations, promote healing, empower communities, and create change. Join us as we share stories about the journey of motherhood and maternal health and strategize for community mobilization. A panel of subject experts, storytellers and much more will be the focus of the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, empathize, and celebrate these vital voices.

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CEUs available for social work and LPC: $15 for 1.5 credit hours

Tara R. Buck, M.D. is an associate professor of Psychiatry and Oxley Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine.  She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa prior to receiving her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Oklahoma.  Following completion of her medical training, she completed 3 years of training in general psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine followed by 2 years of specialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. She currently serves as the program director of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at OU-Tulsa.

Dr. Buck’s professional interests include treatment of children and families with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder.  She has numerous presentations and publications in this area, including nationally and internationally.  She is the first core faculty member to expand the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities) program to The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. She has also worked at the state level to advocate for meaningful autism insurance reform and her expertise in this area has led to her being sought for public comment on issues related to child development.

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OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Room 231 (4502 E 41 St, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Registration: $20

8 hours CME approved, CEUs available on request

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Requirements and Policies of the Oklahoma State Medical Association through the joint providership of the INTEGRIS Health System and Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY). The INTGRIS Health System is accredited by the OSMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The INTEGRIS Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement: The Presenters/Planners and CME Planning and Review Committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The CME Department has reviewed the speaker’s information and has resolved all conflicts of interest, if applicable.

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this program for a maximum of 8 AOA Category 1-A credit(s), and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

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Lauren Conway, DO, is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa. Dr. Conway received her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa in 2011.  She then completed a residency in general pediatrics, a chief residency in pediatrics, and fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics at the University Of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine. Dr. Conway is board certified through the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics. Dr. Conway is the associate clerkship director for pediatrics and is the medical director of Fostering Hope, a foster care clinic.  She takes part in quality improvement and research activities involving child maltreatment and outcomes.  Dr. Conway is involved in the clinical education of learners of a multitude of backgrounds including nursing and medical students, and resident and fellow physicians.  She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Conway is a member of The University of Tulsa Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Advisory Board and mentors undergraduate students interested in medicine.  She is a scholar member of the Ray Helfer Society, an honorary society for physicians specializing in child abuse. Dr. Conway lectures on child abuse and neglect at the local, state, and national levels.

Michael Baxter, DO, is an assistant professor with the Department of Pediatrics with the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine. Dr. Baxter received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa in 2015. He then completed a general pediatric residency in 2008 then a child abuse pediatric fellowship in 2010. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics. Dr. Baxter is the current medical director of the child abuse pediatric clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center for Tulsa County. He is also the program director for the School of Community Medicine’s Child Abuse Pediatric fellowship. He has published research on Adverse Child Experiences & Hope as well as authored a book chapter on Child Physical Abuse. Dr. Baxter routinely lectures on child maltreatment topics at regional & international conferences. He is involved in the didactic & clinical education of nursing students, physician assistant students, & medical students from every level. He is a member of the Oklahoma Children’s Justice Act Advisory Task Force & has served on the Oklahoma Board of Child Abuse Examiners, the Tulsa Child Death Review Board, and Child Abuse Training & Coordination Council. Dr. Baxter’s clinical involvement includes the child abuse pediatric clinic, inpatient consultations for both Saint Francis Children’s Hospital & Ascension Saint John’s Hospital, and the OU-SoCM Fostering Hope Clinic at Youth Services of Tulsa.

Mary Ellen Stockett, MD, a Child Abuse Pediatrician and Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Stockett is board-certified in Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She has 20 years of experience in teaching and providing clinical services to maltreated children in Florida and now in Oklahoma.

Matt Stillwell is the Administrator for Oklahoma’s Statewide computerized Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System designed to track all sexual assault kits used to collect evidence of sexual assault. Mr. Stillwell previously served as a commissioned peace officer and Criminalist with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for 25 years, where he retired as the Bureau’s Toxicology technical manager. Mr. Stillwell has made numerous presentations to professional groups and conferences in the area of forensic science and has published several peer reviewed articles on the subject of drug-facilitated sexual assault. A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Stillwell received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and his graduate degrees in Forensic Toxicology and Criminal Justice from the University of Florida and University of Central Oklahoma, respectively.

Chris Leamon began his law enforcement career in Oklahoma with the Miami Police Department in 1999. In 2003, Leamon was promoted to Criminal Investigator and was assigned to Child Crimes. Leamon worked on criminal investigations and was a member of the 4-State Major Crimes Squad. In 2004, Leamon assisted with the creation of a MDT approach Child Abuse Investigative Team for Ottawa and Delaware Counties. In 2014, LEAMON joined the OSBI and was an OSBI Resident Agent for Northeast Oklahoma. In 2017, LEAMON transferred to the ICAC Unit and in 2022, Leamon became a member of the newly created OSBI Sexual Assault Unit. Leamon has completed many advanced trainings in Sexual Assaults and Crimes against Children, to include physical abuse, sexual abuse, and technology facilitated crimes. Leamon has created and facilitated many advanced law enforcement training programs and academies to help train the next generation of criminal investigators.

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In-person event by Haruv Institute and NSU Social Work Department

April 22, 9:00 am – 2:15 pm

Location: NSU Tahlequah campus (W. Roger Webb Auditorium)

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When: 8am-5pm CST

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This presentation will outline the medical marijuana law in Oklahoma including legalization established by State Question 788 and subsequent regulation implemented by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Unity Bill). The impact of marijuana exposure on children based on literature and our own experience at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital will be presented, including prenatal exposure, accidental intoxication, and use of medical marijuana given to children. The impact of other drugs and alcohol including symptoms of intoxication, the effect of prenatal exposure, and child maltreatment consequences will be discussed.

Mary Ellen Stockett, MD

Mary Ellen Stockett, MD, a Child Abuse Pediatrician and Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Stockett is board-certified in Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and providing clinical services to maltreated children in Florida and Oklahoma. Dr. Stockett has been the Chief Child Abuse Examiner for the State of Oklahoma since April 2021. She is a faculty member of the Interdisciplinary Training Program that educates law, psychology, social work, and medical students about child maltreatment. She is also involved in multidisciplinary training of individuals involved in child maltreatment assessment throughout the state of Oklahoma. Her duties at OUHSC include training medical students and residents regarding child maltreatment as well as evaluation of suspected child victims of maltreatment. These evaluations are conducted using a multidisciplinary approach with participation in the Children’s Hospital Child Protection Committee. She teaches community medical providers to complete medical evaluations of child victims of maltreatment. This training enables medical providers to have the special expertise needed to perform maltreatment evaluations that are coordinated with multidisciplinary teams in their areas.

Price – $15

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CHILD ABUSE MEDICAL EXAMINER VIRTUAL TRAINING  

3 sessions:

Friday, December 11, 1:30-5pm

Friday, January 15, 1:30-5pm

Friday, February 12, 1:30-5pm

Flyer Child Abuse Medical Examiner Virtual Training (Click Here)

Registration fee: $30

9 CME credits available! 

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