You're Invited to the 78th Annual Ward E. Perrin Virtual Clinical Refresher Course (CRC)
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) will host the 78th Annual Ward E. Perrin, D.O. Virtual Clinical Refresher Course (CRC) on October 16 - 18, 2025. This event will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Scroll to review the event schedule.
Accreditation
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
MWU CCOM designates this program for a maximum of 12.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this event, please email us at mwu_crc@midwestern.edu.
2025 Event Schedule
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Indirect OMM Techniques of Robert Kappler, D.O., FAAO, Presented by
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - There’s Always Rheum for More: Rheumatology in the Primary Care Setting, Presented by Nisha Dsilva, D.O.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - When Frivolous Lawsuits Go Too Far - Holding Attorneys and Experts Accountable, Presented by William Sullivan, D.O., J.D.
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Updates in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Presented by and
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Updates on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridium difficile, Presented by Mia Taormina, D.O., FACOI
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Brain on Fire: Getting to the Root Causes Through a Functional Medicine Lens, Presented by Michael Todd, D.O., FACOEP
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Updates in the Management of Diabetes, Presented by Shan Rehman, D.O.
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Things We Do For No Reason: Myth Busting in Medicine, Presented by Michael Alebich, D.O., FACP
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Beyond Baby Blues: Understanding and Managing Peripartum Mood Disorders, Presented by Meghan Cox-Pedota, D.O.
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Posture & Pediatrics: Using OMM to Prevent and Treat Tech-Related Musculoskeletal Concerns in Children and Teens, Presented by
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Evolving Controversies Surrounding Kratom & Kratom-Derived Drugs, Presented by
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Physician Burnout: The Fire Continues, Presented by Michael Kulisz, D.O.
Registration Details
The event will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams.
History of the CRC
Dr. Ward E. Perrin and the CRC
Dr. Ward E. Perrin graduated from CCOM in 1943. As a young faculty member, he taught at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s continuing education (CE) program for alumni in September 1947. Dr. Perrin then organized, coordinated, and taught at all CE programs for the next 54 years. Under his leadership, the CE program was renamed the Clinical Refresher Course and expanded beyond college alumni to welcome guests and lecturers from beyond the osteopathic profession. In 1987, the American Medical Association approved accreditation for the Clinical Refresher Course, and the CE program became open to all practicing physicians, both D.O. and M.D. The Clinical Refresher Course was the first CE program hosted by an osteopathic school to receive this distinction.
