1.18.24 OWIMS RI Women's Health Initiative Series: Breaking Barriers: Navigating Alcohol Use Disorders Among Women in Healthcare

Providence, RI US
January 18, 2024

Please join the Office of Women in Medicine & Science for a live in person event. 

This event will take place live, in person at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Overview

Mental health conditions are common among healthcare workers, and when left untreated, can lead to adverse patient outcomes, burnout, and even suicide among those suffering from these disorders. In this session, panelists will present data regarding the growing prevalence of alcohol use disorders among healthcare workers, with a focus on women working in clinical settings. Barriers to seeking diagnosis and treatment will be discussed, and participants will be introduced to resources for supporting women who need treatment, as well as strategies to prevent the development of alcohol use disorders among healthcare workers and trainees.

Target Audience

This session is open to all faculty, staff and trainees. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • Report the prevalence of alcohol use disorders among healthcare professionals, particularly those who identify as women
  • Describe the unique ways that alcohol use disorders affect women 
  • Discuss resources available to healthcare workers who are struggling with alcohol use and other mental health conditions
  • Identify opportunities for prevention of unidentified and untreated mental health conditions among professionals working in high stress healthcare settings

 

 

 

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: 
12/19/2023
Course expires: 
01/22/2025
Event starts: 
01/18/2024 - 5:00pm EST
Event ends: 
01/18/2024 - 6:30pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Office of Women in Medicine and Science Professional Development Series
Add to calendar: 
Dinner and Check-In5:00-5:30 PM
Panel Discussion5:30-6:30 PM

 

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
222 Richmond Street
270
Providence, RI 02912
United States

This is a live in-person event taking place at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Room 270

Speakers:

Kathleen Boyd, MSW, LICSW
Director, Physician Health Program
Rhode Island Medical Society
Providence, RI

Carrie E. Cunningham, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Kelly Holder, PhD
Chief Wellness Officer
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI

Kirsten Langdon, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Staff Psychologist
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI

Hayley Treloar Padovano, PhD
Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
School of Public Health
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI

Planning Committee
Katherine Sharkey, MD, Ph.D. (Chair)
Associate Dean for Gender Equity
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI 
 
Laura Henriques
Administrative Coordinator
Office of Women in Medicine & Science
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
 
Meghan Flanagan
Coordinator, Brown Office of CME
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
 
Maria Sullivan
Director, Brown Office of CME 
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

All Other Health Care Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.00 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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
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