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Meeting the Educational Needs of Health Professionals

Welcome to the University of North Texas Health Science Center Office of Professional and Continuing Education. Our mission is to expertly plan lifelong learning and continuing education activities to meet the needs of medical professionals and researchers, the public health workforce and others who promote health and safety. Our activities are designed to provide the most recent information and strategies to facilitate health promotion, disease prevention and/or encourage understanding of public health issues on local, regional and nationwide levels.

News and Announcements

Click here to complete the COPD Case Presentations online	We've Moved Come see our new office 3633 W. 7th Street at the SE corner of W. 7th and Haskell
	UNTHSC Faculty Development Conference: Creating a Culture of Integrity All UNTHSC faculty are encouraged to attend Offered twice: Thursday, Sept. 16 from 4-7 PM or Friday, Sept. 17 from 8:30-11:30 AM Click for more information and to register online.
	Reynolds 2nd Annual Geriatric Update Them Old Bones: Preventing Falls, Managing Fractures, and Maintaining Mobility in Older Patients 7.5 CME Credits Fort Worth, Texas Saturday, September 18, 2010 Click here for more information and to register for this activity!
	2nd Annual NorTex Convocation of Practices Translating Research Into Improved Patient Care 5.5 CME Credits Fort Worth, Texas Saturday, October 2, 2010 Click here for more information and to register for this activity!
	22nd Annual Pelham P. Staples, Jr., MD Educational Symposium New Trends and Controversies in Obstetrics and Gynecology Up to 21.5 CME Credits October 28-30, 2010; Arlington, Texas Click here for more information and to register for this activity!
	NEW! Online Case-Based Activity Successful Strategies to Support your OAB Patients: A Case Based Approach This case based activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical pearls and practice recommendations for patients with overactive bladder. Patients vignettes discussing diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence, includes interactive questions throughout the activity to challenge participants and provide feedback and access to additional tools. Click for more information and to participate! Successful Strategies to Support your Overactive Bladder Patients (SSSOP) is a multi-organizational education initiative designed to provide physicians and healthcare professionals with effective strategies targeted to support patients with overactive bladder issues and bladder health. Visit SSSOP Website.
	NEW! Earn Category 1A and Category 1 CME on your computer! Nothing to download! Click here to register and view Grand Rounds live online. Wednesdays at 12 PM (CST)
	New Interactive Online Activity! Practice Diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder! Depression in Latinos: A Focus on Overcoming Barriers 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 1 Hour Category 1B, AOA

Grand Rounds

Wednesdays - 12 to 1 PM
(unless otherwise noted)
For more information call (817)735-2539 or e-email register@hsc.unt.edu

September 8
Intrusive Regulations & the Medical Profession
(Includes Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit)
John Z. Sadler, MD
UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

September 15
Multilevel Factors Influencing HPV Vaccination Acceptability
Kathryn Cardarelli, PhD, MPH
UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas

September 22
Geriatrics Update 2010
G. Paul Eleazer, MD, FACP, AGSF
USCSM/Palmetto Health, Columbia, South Carolina

September 29
Facilitating Higher Order Thinking in Classroom and Clinical Settings
Vanneise Collins, PhD and Cassandra Molavrh, MSM
UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas