USA Medical Alumni Association to host virtual CME courses

The University of South Alabama Medical Alumni Association is hosting three upcoming opportunities for continuing medical education.

“Following the University's decision not to hold in-person events until spring 2021, the USA Medical Alumni Association has identified digital avenues to connect with our graduates,” said Ann Eleece Kouns, associate director of medical alumni relations at the USA College of Medicine. “These presentations allow us to offer CME credits while showcasing the myriad of resources and programs the USA College of Medicine and USA Health have to offer. We look forward to welcoming our friends and family across the College of Medicine, USA Health and the local community to these presentations.”

The first course, "The Evolution and Expansion of COVID Testing at USA Health," is set for Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Presenters are Michael Chang, M.D., chief medical officer and associate vice president of medical affairs at USA Health; Natalie Fox, DNP, chief nursing officer and assistant administrator at USA Health; Benjamin Estrada, M.D., professor and vice chair of pediatrics at the USA College of Medicine and a pediatric infectious disease specialist at USA Health; and Michael Zang, director of perioperative services at USA Health.

Register by Aug. 10 at https://medicalalumni.southalabama.edu/pages/evolution-and-expansion-of-covid-testing.

Mark your calendar for other courses in the series:

"Why Diversity Matters in Healthcare"
Franklin Trimm, M.D., Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Assistant Vice President for Medical Affairs 
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020
6 to 7 p.m.
https://medicalalumni.southalabama.edu/pages/why-diversity-matters-in-healthcare

"Social Determinants of Health: A Focus on Poverty"
Errol Crook, M.D., Professor and Abraham Mitchell Chair of Internal Medicine
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021
6 to 7 p.m.
https://medicalalumni.southalabama.edu/pages/social-determinants-of-health

The presentations are free, but registration is required to attend. Each course is approved for one credit hour/unit of continuing education.