Anesthesiology Update 2021

In the past year, there have been a number of very significant clinical changes that affect the practice of anesthesiology. This comprehensive CME program provides a special and timely opportunity for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists and others with interest in the field to hear directly from world-renowned specialists and master clinicians about these changes. The curriculum...

Sports Medicine 2021

In the past year, there have been a number of very significant clinical changes that affect the way we diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate sports injuries incurred by elite athletes, weekend warriors, and patients with active lifestyles. This comprehensive update provides education for state-of-the-art approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports...

Endoscopic Surgery of the Sinuses, Eustachian Tube and Ear

In this pandemic era, it is more essential than ever for otolaryngologists to remain up to date with the latest advances in endoscopic treatment of disorders of the sinuses, Eustachian tube and ear. This highly interactive course will focus on rhinologic topics, including surgery of the skull base, frontal sinus and orbit; treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction, including balloon dilation...

Meditation and Psychotherapy: Learning from Non-Ordinary States

Understanding the common and divergent change processes in meditation practices, psychedelic treatment, and other methods of evoking non-ordinary states offers clinicians and researchers an opportunity for deeper understanding of how psychological disorders are created and alleviated. This course will explore the history, science, neurobiology, and pros and cons of different ways of working with...

Principles of Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care

Pediatric anesthesia and critical care continue to present challenges to anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, nurse anesthetists, and nurses. Improved survival of children with congenital anomalies has resulted in an ever-increasing population of pediatric patients with complex surgical and medical needs. This course provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and current research review of the...

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Uttar Pradesh: Challenges and Opportunities

Uttar Pradesh is one of the largest and most populous states in India which has 77% of its population living in rural areas. Preparing the largest state health system for COVID vaccines, with more than 200 million people residing in Uttar Pradesh, is a daunting task. The aim of this webinar is to host subject and policy experts to gain an insight into the progress and challenges of the...

Advancing Racial Justice and Equity through Quality and Safety: 5 Key Drivers

In the context of the increased attention in the lay and medical press to structural racism in the aftermath of the recent high-profile deaths of African-Americans at the hands of the criminal justice system, this web series will examine the intersections of race and ethnicity, racism, sexual orientation, social justice, and health to better understand the myriad ways these important factors lead...

Nutrition Management: Treating Cardiometabolic Disease

Nutrition Management: Treating Cardiometabolic Disease is a unique continuing education learning opportunity for physicians, nurses, dieticians, and other health care professionals, focusing on clinical strategies to improve care for patients with cardiometabolic diseases. Developed by Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this practical, skill-based live,...

Primary Care Medicine 2021

Office Practice of Primary Care Medicine provides comprehensive reviews of the most important recent advances impacting primary care medicine and guidance to assimilate these changes into practice for state-of-the-art care. Education is practical and results-focused, designed to help you optimize your approach to the wide array of conditions seen in primary care practice. Lectures, interactive...

Addressing Health Disparities: Clinical Insights on Race and Social Justice

In the context of the increased attention in the lay and medical press to structural racism in the aftermath of the recent high-profile deaths of African-Americans at the hands of the criminal justice system, this web series will examine the intersections of race and ethnicity, racism, sexual orientation, social justice and health to better understand the myriad ways these important factors lead...

COVID Vaccine Equity: The Impact of Race, Racism and Mistrust in the Health Care System on Vaccine H...

  As we begin a new year during a global pandemic there are nearly 20.7 million cases of COVID in the U.S. and over 352,000 people have died from the disease.  A study of selected states and cities with data on COVID-19 deaths by race and ethnicity showed that 34% of deaths were among non-Hispanic Black people, though this group accounts for only 12% of the total U.S. population....

Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Expert panelist discuss the effects on long-term mental health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderator: J. Kevin Tucker, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Nephrology Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospital; Faculty Director, Accreditation and Maintenance of Certification, Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical...

Webinar: Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19

This webinar is conducted by Harvard Medical School. This webinar will provide some insights about the Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 by the experts. Moderator: Stanley Y. Shaw, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Executive Education, Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital Panelist: Erin Bohula May, MD,...

COVID-19 Management: Perioperative Care

Perioperative Care Tutorials provided by Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital for COVID-19 management.

Recorded : Webinar on Treatment of Infectious Disease and Immunocompromised Patients

Harvard experts take a closer look at ICU Management of COVID-19, distinguishing COVID-19 from the common cold and influenza, as well as how clinicians are approaching and treating infectious disease and immunocompromised patients. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The content is designed for emergency medicine, family...

Recorded: webinar on A Look at Operational Implications from COVID-19

Experts in the areas of command center operations, operating room procedures and primary care discuss operations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The content is designed for emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and primary care clinicians. ESTIMATED TIME TO...

Recorded: Webinar on Coping with the Stress of Coronavirus

In this video, Harvard Associate Professor in Psychology Luana Marques, PhD, discusses tips and strategies for healthcare providers and others to manage stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. MODE: Online session LANGUAGE: English  COST: Free

Recorded: Webinar on Coronavirus in the US: Facts, Fictions and Practical Tips

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is designed for emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and primary care clinicians with the goals of updating their knowledge base regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus. ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY .25 hours ACTIVITY PLANNERS: J. Kevin Tucker, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Chief...

Recorded: webinar on COVID-19 Impact on Infection Control, Preparedness and Cancer Patients

As hospitals are facing care amidst an unprecedented crisis, experts in the areas of infection control, emergency preparedness and caring for cancer patients share their perspectives. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The content is designed for emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and primary care...

Recorded: Webinar on COVID-19: Where Are We Today?

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is an update from infectious disease expert Eric Rubin, MD, PhD regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The content is designed for emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and primary care clinicians. ACTIVITY INFORMATION DATE OF ORIGINAL RELEASE: 3/17/2020  ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY .75...

Recorded: webinar on Ethical and Psychosocial Issues in Management of COVID-19

This group of clinicians from Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospital discuss ethical and psychosocial issues in the management of COVID-19, including the allocation of scarce resources and managing psychological stress and trauma among health care workers. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to discuss ethical and psychosocial issues in the...

Recorded: Webinar on Immunological Testing During COVID-19

Live webinar that will be on 16th April by Harvard Medical School to discuss around immunological testing during COVID-19 and its impact on what lies ahead. MODE: Online session LANGUAGE: English  COST: Free Moderator: Ajay Singh, MBBS, FRCP, MBA, Senior Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education, Harvard Medical...

Recorded: webinar on Lessons Learned from Around the World in Dealing with COVID-19

Clinicians from Italy and New York City’s Jacobi Hospital share their insight on lessons learned from the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include profiles for critically ill patients, keeping health care workers safe, and communications challenges. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to apply lessons learned from the...

Recorded: webinar on Managing COVID-19 in the ICU

Jeremy Richards, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical, discusses the evolving knowledge around best practices for critically ill patients with COVID-19 who are in the ICU. Subjects covered in this webinar include ventilator management for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and complications in COVID-19 patients such as cardiac injury, acute renal...

Recorded: webinar on Managing Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19

Experts provide perspectives on treating dialysis patients during the outbreak, caring for the geriatric population and current treatment of COVID-19 in HIV/AIDS patients and other immunocompromised patients. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The content is designed for emergency medicine, family medicine, internal...

Recorded: Webinar on Pregnancy and Breastfeeding During COVID-19

Join as expert panelists from Harvard Medical School discuss safety around pregnancy and breastfeeding during COVID-19.  This webinar will be recorded for future playback.  LENGTH: 30 minutes MODE: Online session LANGUAGE: English  COST: Free Moderator: Martina McGrath, MB, BCH, FASN, FRCPI, Associate Physician, Brigham...