Have you heard?
The 2023 POMA Clinical Assembly is moving to Kalahari Resort in the Poconos!
Make plans to bring the family and join us live, in-person May 3-6, 2023.
Virtual, on-demand viewing will be available May 15-June 15, 2023.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR POMA23

RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT KALAHARI

VIEW THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

POMA is excited to open a new chapter for our annual conference - we are moving to Kalahari in the Poconos!  The family-friendly resort offers an indoor waterpark, mini golf, bowling, escape rooms, arcades and so much more!  Make the move with us and bring the family for an exciting new experience!

The planning committees are designing the 2023 conference with you in mind!  All lectures will be presented live, in-person at Kalahari May 3-6.  They will be recorded and converted into a virtual, on-demand format in mid-May for remote participation until June 15, 2023.  Registration fees are the same for both options.  There is an additional fee for in-person registrants who also want on-demand access due to production and processing costs.  Note: This year's event is not offered as a live simulcast.

The education committee is working hard to develop this year's program. Click here to view the tentative schedule!  Regardless of how you participate (live, in-person or virtually, on-demand), we can assure you that both options meet the requirements for Category 1-A AOA CME credit. The content experts (our speakers) are available both in-person and virtually to respond to your questions/comments on the content presented. This is what enables us to award 1-A AOA credit!
In total, 34 Category 1-A AOA CME Credits and 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM are available, including courses applicable to Pennsylvania's mandated reporter training, opioid education and patient safety licensure requirements.  Our goal is to provide you the most affordable, high-quality osteopathic education experience in the country.  For just $17 per credit, earn the credits you need with POMA!

Conference registration and the Kalahari room block are open!  A limited number of discounted rooms are available for in-person conference participants, which includes waterpark access.  Don't wait - these rooms will go fast!

Scroll down to learn more about the 2023 POMA Clinical Assembly, or contact POMA via phone (717) 939-9318 x170 or email [email protected].

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
Register today via 3 convenient ways:
   - Click here to register online;
   - Download the paper registration form;
   - Call POMA at (717) 939-9318 x170

Education Program
Start Pennsylvania's new licensure cycle off on the right foot and make plans to attend POMA23!  This year's conference will offer up to 34 Category 1A AOA CME credits and 34 AMA PRA Category 1^TM Credits, which includes patient safety, opioid and child abuse education required for state licensure.  View the tentative schedule.

Our expert faculty will present cutting-edge medical updates and information that you can apply immediately in your practice to benefit your patients.  Over the course of four days, all of the lectures will be presented live, in-person at Kalahari with plenty of time for Q&A.  We're also offering the BLS course for those who need certified.

Presentations will be recorded and converted into an on-demand format that will be available beginning May 15 and must be completed within 30 days.  Participants will still have the ability to interact with our faculty while viewing on-demand which enables us to award Category 1-A AOA credit.  Platform access will be provided on May 12.  Note, this is a different format than previous years - no simulcast option is available.

CME Accreditation Statement
POMA is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.  POMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  POMA designates this program for a maximum of 34 AOA Category 1-A Credits and 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM and will report CME and specialty credit commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Social & Networking Events
We are excited to bring people together at our new conference home!

All conference participants and their families are invited to join us on Wednesday evening for our Welcome Reception.  Dress is casual

POMA's Wellness Committee is taking advantage of the outdoor walking trials by coordinating a morning walk on Thursday morning.  If there's interest, it will be offered on Friday and Saturday, as well.

Friday evening, we will celebrate incoming president John Kalata, DO.  We are hosting a reception followed by dinner and dancing with a live band - all are invited!  Dress is semiformal/black-tie optional.  Bring your dancing shoes for a fun night out!

In keeping with the family friendly environment, POMA is exploring the option of offering child care services Friday evening during the President's Celebration.  At this time, we are collecting information on the conference registration form.  Additional information will be provided soon!

Lodging Information
POMA is excited to welcome you to the new home of the Clinical Assembly, Kalahari Resorts!  The resort is located at 250 Kalahari Boulevard, Pocono Manor, PA 18349.

A limited number of discounted rooms are available at Kalahari for in-person conference participants.  Access the booking website here - https://book.passkey.com/e/50376952.  You may also call (570) 580-6000 and reference POMA.  When the block is full, prevailing rates apply.

In case you miss the room block deal, there are several other properties in close proximity to Kalahari, including Mt. Airy Casino Resort (10 mins), Great Wolf Lodge Water Park (15 mins), and Camelback Resort & Waterpark (20 mins).  The Poconos is also a popular spot for vacation rentals including bed & breakfasts, inns, cabins, and more!  You'll definitely want to visit this spring!

Note, POMA must receive your conference registration within 2 weeks of reserving a room to receive the discounted rates.  POMA reserves the right to inform Kalahari to charge the going room rate for non-conference participants.

Health & Safety Guidelines
We have been closely monitoring the environment relative to the COVID pandemic and are committed to taking precautions that provide a safe environment for our event attendees and staff.  All in-person attendees are expected to adhere to the health and safety protocols of POMA and the CDC.  Vaccination is not required.  During the registration process, all registrants will acknowledge their agreement to adhere to then current guidelines and safety precautions, as well as any changes that may occur.  Further details regarding on-site protocols will be provided in April.

Technical Information
The virtual conference platform is in development. We are working to ensure virtual participants are able to interact with the faculty to have their questions answered. Additional information on the platform will be shared mid-May.

Attention Exhibitors and Sponsors
POMA is excited to invite the exhibit and sponsorship community to join us as we start a new chapter at Kalahri.  Host to the largest gathering of osteopathic physicians in Pennsylvania, POMA23 is the place to meet face-to-face with physicians and healthcare professionals who are seeking the latest information about products, technologies, therapeutics and services to benefit their patients.   

With dedicated exhibit hours and breaks, exhibitors are able to interact with attendees throughout the conference.  We also have opportunities to sponsor a variety of meal options.

Don't wait - limited in-person exhibit space and sponsorship options are available - click here to learn more.  Opportunities are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact Jason Leeper, POMA program manager, for more information  at 717-939-9318, ext 180 or email [email protected].