Opt-out Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing in Immigrant Detention

Infectious disease specialist, CAPT Edith Lederman, presents findings of an opt-out STI testing program that was piloted at two ICE detention facilities.  She will share the implications of this pilot for advancing public health through broader implementation in U.S. detention facilities. 

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of  physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals caring for incarcerated patient populations.

 

Learning Objectives

 
After participating in this activity, clinicians should be able to:
 
  • Detail updates in preventive medicine and infectious diseases
  • Describe new management strategies for treating chronic diseases
  • Apply new evidenced-based medicine to correctional medicine practice
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
Course opens: 
10/21/2021
Course expires: 
10/21/2024

Speaker

CAPT Edith Lederman
Lead, Infectious Disease Program, ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC)
Adjunct Professor, San Diego State University of Public Health
 

 

 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences requires that all individuals involved in the development and presentation of CME activity content disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interest(s). GW identifies and resolves all conflicts of interest prior to an individual’s participation in an educational activity.
 
The following faculty, planners, and staff report they have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interest(s):
 
  • Newton Kendig, MD (Speaker & Planner)
  • Kathryn Binney (Staff)
  • Leticia Hall (Staff)
  • Naomi Loughlin (Staff)
  • Sheena King (Staff)  

For Physicians 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Other Healthcare Professionals

A certificate of participation will be provided to all other healthcare professionals.
 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
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