MINDFULNESS: Cultivating Being, Embodying Resilience in the Midst of Uncertainty
Program Release: June 11, 2020
Expiration Date: June 11, 2021
Estimated time to complete: 60 Minutes
There are no prerequisites for participation.
Guest Speaker
Ellen Flynn, MD, MTS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of the Resilience Initiative
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program Description
In recent years, health care workers have had increasing rates of moral distress and burnout, and the current global coronavirus pandemic has only worsened this threat to the medical workforce (Panagioti, 2019). Mindfulness practices have been shown to improve psychological functioning in the workplace (Janssen, 2018).
Method of Participation and How to Receive CME Credit
There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.
- Review the activity objectives, faculty information, and CME information prior to participating in the activity.
- View the CME presentations
- Complete the CME activity evaluation at the conclusion of the activity in order to receive a credit certificate.
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the disclosure policy of the Brown University CME Office as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), speakers have been asked to disclose any relevant financial relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or provider of commercial services discussed in any educational presentation and with any commercial supporters or exhibitors of this activity.
The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation but to identified openly so that the listener may form his/her own opinion. Any potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to this presentation.
This activity may include discussion of off-label or investigative drugs uses. Speakers are aware that it is their responsibility to disclose to the audience this information. Individual Faculty Disclosure information may be found in the conference handouts.
Faculty Disclosure/Conflict of Interest
The following speaker and planning committee members have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships:
Speaker: Ellen Flynn, MD, MTS
Planning Committee Members: Katherine Sharkey, MD, PhD, Kathleen Haslam, Maria Sullivan, Andrea Goldstein, MPA
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Disclaimer: This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion to Health professionals, to stimulate thought, and further investigation.
Target Audience
Physicians, psychologists, residents, fellows, and medical students.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
- Discuss the practice of mindfulness
- Engage in a brief mindfulness exercise
Accreditation
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 0.5 Category 1 CE Credits. (Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only).
Other Healthcare Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 0.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Available Credit
- 0.50 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.
- 0.50 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
- 0.50 AttendanceParticipants 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.