From Zika to gun violence, CME sessions at 2016 Interim Meeting

Numerous continuing medical education (CME) courses will be available for credit at the 2016 AMA Interim Meeting in Orlando this November. Among the hot topics: gun violence, the Zika virus and physician burnout. This year ’s meeting features expert speakers from public health organizations, physician practices and government agencies. Education sessions and forums sponsored by AMA sections and special groups are open to all members and many offer CME credit, including:Emerging issues in medical staff affairs: 8-9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11 This session will provide an overview of trends and tips on how medical staffs can address issues such as criminal background checks and drug testing for medical staff members, revised requirements for reporting adverse medical staff actions, assessment of senior physician competency and problems arising among medical staff composed of both hospital-employed and independent members.Gun violence: What do we know? What can physicians do?: 9-10:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 Nationally recognized speaker Camara Jones, MD, PhD, MPH, president of the American Public Health Association, will discuss what a comprehensive public health response to gun violence might look like and the components of a balanced situation and what physicians can do to be part of the solution. Also speaking with participants will be Rex Archer, MD, MPH, director of health at the Kansas City, Mo., Public Health Department.Engaging independent and employed physicians: 10...
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