05.24.23 Public Health Out Loud - Grand Rounds

This is a live webinar held via the Zoom Meeting platform, Monthly on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Jointly Provided by

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Rhode Island Department of Health, In Collaboration with Brown University AIDS Program 

Important: Participants have up to 30 days post-event to claim credit. After 30 days, CME credit will no longer be available.

 

In addition to Covid-19 updates, this session will provide participants with an overview of current national, regional, and state childhood obesity trends,
as well as strategies for identifying, treating, and managing obesity and other comorbidities in this population.

Agenda          

COVID-19/Public Health Updates

  • 12:00 – 12:03 | Introduction, Dr. Chan
  • 12:04 – 12:10 | COVID-19 Modeling, Dr. Fulton  
  • 12:11 – 12:21 | COVID-19 and Science Update, Dr. Chan (with talking points provided by Dr. Bornschein)
  • 12:22 – 12:32 | Other Public Health and Scientific Updates, Dr. Chan

Special Topics

  • 12:33 – 12:53 | Childhood Obesity, Dr. Vania Kasper
  • 12:54 – 13:00 | Live COVID Q & A/Closing – CME reminder  


2022-2023 Schedule

  • Wednesday, June 21, 12 - 1 pm
  • Wednesday, July 19, 12 - 1 pm

Target Audience

This educational initiative is designed for all licensed healthcare professionals practicing medicine in the state of Rhode Island.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this educational initiative, learners should be better able to:

  • Describe the prevalence and epidemiology of obesity in the United States and Rhode Island
  • Identify children at risk for overweight and obesity
  •  Apply the AAP recommendations for assessment and treatment of overweight and obesity

 

DISCLAIMER

This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion for healthcare professionals, to stimulate thought, and further investigation.
 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
04/04/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Public Health Out Loud Grand Rounds

Core Faculty

Philip A. Chan, MD, MS (Co-Chair)
Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Ailis Clyne, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Division of Community Health and Equity
Rhode Island Department of Health

John Fulton, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Suzanne Bornschein M.D. F.A.C.P. (Co-Chair)
Medical Director, COVID-19 Unit
Rhode Island Department of Health

Planning Committee

Erin Dugan
RIDOH Contractor

Jennifer Maloney
Office of CME, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Matt Murphy, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator
RIPHI

Rachael Sardinha, BS
Rhode Island Health Education Exchange Program Manager
Providence, Rhode Island

Maria Sullivan
Director, Office of CME
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Accreditation: 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 Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Rhode Island Department of Health. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education.

Credit designation: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Rhode Island Specific: Each episode qualifies for 1 hour of risk management and cultural awareness credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Important: Participants have up to 30 days post-event to claim credit. After 30 days, CME credit will no longer be available.