CME Credit - Mosquito-borne Disease in
Florida
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The article, “Mosquito-borne Disease in Florida”, authored by Rebecca G. Shultz, MPH, Carina Blackmore, DVM, PhD, and Danielle Stanek, DVM, and appearing in the Spring 2008 issue of Northeast Florida Medicine Journal, has been approved for 1.0 category 1 credit hour.
Faculty & Credentials:
Rebecca G. Shultz, MPH, is an
Arthropod-borne Disease Surveillance Epidemiologist; Carina Blackmore,
DVM, PhD, is a State Public Health Veterinarian and State Environmental
Epidemiologist; and Danielle Stanek, DVM, is a medical Epidemiologist in
the Division of Environmental Health, Florida Department of Health,
Tallahasse, FL.
Target Audience: Physicians (M.D. and D.O.) needing credit for relicensure or initial licensure.
Objectives for CME Article
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Describe the clinical and laboratory features of West Nile virus infection
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Discuss the current recommended treatment for arboviral encephalidites
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Identify at least three methods for prevention of mosquito-borne diseases
Date of Release: June 15, 2008 Date Credit Expires: June 15, 2009 Estimated time to complete: 1 hr.
Methods of Physician Participation in the Learning Process
- Read the Mosquito-borne Disease in Florida article
- Complete the Post Test and Evaluation and submit to the DCMS
Hardware & Software required: Internet compatible computer with browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the article in PDF format.
CME Credit Eligibility:
In order to receive full credit for this activity, a minimum passing
grade of 70% must be achieved. Only one re-take opportunity will be
granted if a passing score is not made on the first attempt. A
certificate of credit/completion will be emailed, faxed or USPS mailed
within 4-6 weeks of submission. If you have any questions, please
contact the DCMS at 355-6561, ext. 106, or
deana@dcmsonline.org.
Faculty Disclosure Information
The authors report that they
have no significant relationships to disclose, financial or otherwise,
with any commercial supporter or product manufacturer associated with
this activity.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
St. Vincent’s Medical Center (SVMC) requires speakers, faculty, CME
Committee, and other individuals who are in a position to control the
content of this educational activity to disclose any real or apparent
conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this
activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly evaluated
by SVMC for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in
the presentation and educational materials used as basis for content,
and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Joint Sponsorship Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the Duval County Medical Society. The St. Vincent’s Medical Center is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The St. Vincent’s Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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