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We are thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Ohio Allergy and Immunology Society (OAIS). The state of Ohio is rich with practicing allergist/immunologists and we are excited about the opportunity for fellowship, collegiality, and education in our home state! The meeting is a live event with CME accredited interactive sessions in a variety of formats including difficult cases and panel discussions to best share the expertise that we have within Ohio.
The meeting will be held on April 29, 2023 at the Hilton Downtown in Columbus, Ohio. Confirmed speakers include Dr.Jaclyn Bjelac, MD, Dr. Elizabeth A. Erwin, MD, Dr. Amy L Hahn, PhD, Dr. Ashley Ramos, PhD, Dr. John Seyerle, MD, Dr. Jennifer Yonkof, MD, & Dr. Matthew Zirwas, MD.
Please join us for a reception at Pins Mechanical in the evening following the meeting to continue to strengthen Allergy and Immunology relationships across the state.
Reception from 5-7pm
Entry is free
Drink, snacks, and duckpin bowling will be provided
There will be non-CME branded presentations at breakfast and lunch at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.
There will be a non-CME branded presentation at dinner off site following the reception at Pins Mechanical.
Payment for the Meeting will also act as membership in the Ohio Allergy and Immunology Society for 2023 for qualifying attendees.
The OAIS 2023 Annual meeting has been approved for 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint
providership of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma Immunology (AAAAI) and the Ohio Allergy and Immunology Society. The AAAAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical
education for physicians.
The American Academy of Allergy,Asthma & Immunology designatesthis live activity for a maximum
number of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Confirmed Speakers
Dr. Jennifer Yonkof
Jennifer Yonkof MD is an Allergist/Immunologist practicing in her hometown of Toledo in the ProMedica system. She has a special interest in immune deficiency, and graduated from the Clinical Immunology Diagnostic School in 2019. She also enjoys taking care of patients with food allergies.
Dr. Ashley Ramos
Ashley Ramos, PhD is a Pediatric Psychologist in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio and a Assistant Professor at Case Western University School of Medicine. Dr. Ramos specializes in providing psychological care for patients with food allergy and their families. She also conducts clinical research on the psychosocial impact of food allergy, development of clinical interventions to support parents of young children with food allergy, and the impact of social determinants of health of food allergy experiences.
Dr Amy Hahn
Amy Hahn, PhD is a Pediatric Psychologist in the Department of Pediatric Psychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) and Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University. Currently, she is a psychologist in the Departments of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Pain, specifically working with children diagnosed with chronic medical conditions to help with adjustment/coping, adherence concerns, anxiety, and depression.
Dr. Matthew Zirwas
Dr. Matthew Zirwas is an American Board of Dermatology certified dermatologist in Columbus, Ohio at DOCS Dermatology and Bexley Dermatology Research who specializes in medical dermatology and clinical trials. He has been an author on over 190 peer reviewed publications, an investigator on over 75 clinical trials, and has given over 200 CME lectures, as well as being a primary author on the 7th Edition of Fisher's Contact Dermatitis. He is passionate about educating his peers on the most effective ways to utilize new medications that can change the lives of their patients.
Dr.
Jaclyn Bjelac
Dr. Jaclyn Bjelac is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, and serves as the Associate Director of the Cleveland Clinic Food Allergy Center of Excellence. She is the Patient Experience Officer for Cleveland Clinic Children's, and is passionate about food allergy, oral immunotherapy, clinical research, and patient/family communication. She loves spending time with her family, reading, and the occasional nap.
Dr. Elizabeth Erwin
Elizabeth Erwin, MD, is an allergist and immunologist who practices at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She has a clinical and research focus on Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Dr. John Seyerle
Dr. Seyerle is a practicing allergist/immunologist at Allergy & Asthma Care in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI and is an alternate delegate to the AMA. He previously was on the Board of Directors for the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and on the Board of Regents for ACAAI. He has also served as a General Medical Officer in the United States Navy.
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Saturday April 29th
Morning
9.00am-10:00am
Sponsored Non-CME Breakfast Presentation
10.30am-10.55am
Registration
11.00-12.00pm
Immune Evaluation in the Non-Academic Setting
Jennifer Yonkof MD
Afternoon
12.05pm-12:55pm
Sponsored Non-CME Lunch Presentation
1.00pm-3:00pm
Difficult Cases:
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Elizabeth Erwin MD
FIT: Amudha Pazhanisamy DO
Asthma
John Seyerle MD
FIT: Sandeep Sarkaria MD
Food Allergy
Jaclyn Bjelac MD
FIT: Kasey Lanier MD
Atopic Dermatitis
Matthew Zirwas MD
FIT: Brynne Underwood MD
3.00pm-3:30pm
Break
3.30pm-4:30pm
Case Based Learning: Practical Skills for Managing Food Anxiety in Food Allergic Patients
Ashley Ramos PhD & Amy Hahn PhD.
5.00pm-7:00pm
Social Event (Pins Mechanical - Downtown)
7.30pm-9:00pm
Sponsored Non-CME Dinner Presentation
Registration Fees
Attendance and 2022 OAIS Membership dues (for qualified Members): $125.00 until April 19th and then $150.00
Attendance and 2022 OAIS Membership dues (for qualified Associate Members - Medical Students, Residents and Fellows): $25.00 until April 19th and then $150.00
Attendance only: $125.00 until April 19th and then $150.00
Qualifications for Membership
Active Members. Eligibility for Active membership shall require:
(1) Board Certification by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology or Board Certification from the American Osteopathic Association in Pediatric and Adult Allergy and Immunology. Fellowship in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology or the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is desirable but not required.
(2) Persons with special qualifications such as a strong interest in allergy and immunology through academic positions, research or leadership roles consistent with the goals of OAIS and therefore deemed desirable by the Board of Directors and approved by a majority vote of the membership may be considered for active membership
Affiliate Members. Eligibility for Affiliate membership shall require one or more of the following qualifications:
(1) Nurses and other practitioners (LVNs, LPNs, RNs, PAs, APNPs etc.) involved in the practice of Allergy and Immunology under the direct supervision of an Active OAIS member physician.
(2) Technical or administrative personnel who participate in the practice of Allergy and Immunology by research activities or support to an Active OAIS member physician.
Associate Members. Eligibility for Associate membership shall require one or more of the following qualifications:
(1) Physicians in training programs or who have completed training programs approved by the ACGME in allergy and immunology.
(2) Physicians in related fields of practice considered to have special interest in allergy and immunology and positions, practice and/or contributions consistent with the goals of OAIS.
(3) Immunologists, Bacteriologists, Mycologists, medical students, and the like who do not possess a degree of Doctor of Medicine, but have special interest in allergy and immunology and positions, practice and/or contributions consistent with the goals of OAIS.
Planning Committee
Justin Greiwe, MD FAAAAI
Bernstein Allergy Group, Inc, Cincinnati, OH
Relevant relationships: None
Rekha Raveendran, MD
Adena Health System, Chillicothe, OH
Relevant relationships: None
Margaret Redmond, MD
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: None
Kate Ruda-Wessell, DO
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Relevant relationships: None
Brian Schroer, MD FAAAAI
Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH
Relevant relationships: None
Faculty
Dr.Jaclyn Bjelac, MD
Cleveland Clinic Children's, Cleveland OH
Relevant relationships: xx
Dr. Elizabeth A. Erwin, MD
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: xx
Dr. Amy L Hahn, PhD
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: xx
Dr. Ashley Ramos, PhD
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: xx
Dr. John Seyerle, MD
Allergy and Asthma Care, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
Relevant relationships: xx
Dr. Jennifer Yonkof, MD
Promedica Physicians Allergy and Immunology, Toledo, OH
Relevant relationships: xx
Dr. Matthew Zirwas, MD
DOCS Dermatology, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: xx
/ LODGING
For out of town attendees lodging we have a block of rooms available at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Upon registering for the event, please check the registration response for additional information.
Board of Directors
Dr. Justin
Griewe
Justin Greiwe, MD is a Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and practices at the Bernstein Allergy Group in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a special interest in food allergy and OIT, atopic dermatitis, asthma, EIB and telemedicine.
Dr. Rekha Raveendran
Rekha Raveendran, MD is an allergist-immunologist in Chillicothe, Ohio at Adena Regional Medical Center. She has a special interest in allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
Dr. Margaret Redmond
Margaret Redmond, MD is an allergist-immunologist in Columbus, Ohio At the Nationwide Children's Hospital. She has a special interest in medical education and adverse drug reactions.
Dr. Kathryn
Ruda Wessell
Kathryn Ruda Wessell, DO is a pediatric allergist/immunologist in Cleveland, Ohio at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pedatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Dr. Brian Schroer
Brian Schroer, MD is a pediatric allergist/immunologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He has interest in medical education communication skills training and focuses clinic on food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis.
EXHIBITORs
Thank you to our exhibitors!
Gold Sponsor
Sanofi Dupixent
Silver Sponsors
Genentech Xolair
AstraZeneca Fasenra
Bronze Sponsors
Takeda
AstraZeneca Tezspire
GSK Nucala
Covis Pharma
IVX Health
Pfizer
TEVA
Abbvie
Blueprint Medicine
CSL Behring
Pharming
BioCryst