About the Event
In this installment of the Virtual Town Hall for the Medical Community series, a panel of experts provide an overview on current infectious diseases, especially mpox, syphilis and HIV, and sexual health guidance with the goal to equip front-line physicians with latest insights and strategies to effectively tackle prevalent challenges.
The panel consists of:
- Ellen Elmore, M.D., a physician with the Tuberculosis and the Sexual Health clinics at Austin Public Health.
- Steven Klemow, M.D., an infectious diseases specialist and the medical director for the Kind Clinic in Dallas and TeleKind, programs of Texas Health Action.
- Michael Stefanowicz, D.O., the associate director of sexual health programs at CommUnityCare Health Centers and an assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at Dell Med.
- Desmar Walkes, M.D., the medical director and health authority for the city of Austin and Travis County.
Register to attend.
The Virtual Town Hall for the Medical Society series covers current topics of interest for the Travis County medical community. It is produced by Travis County Medical Society and Dell Medical School. The series is co-hosted by TCMS President Tina Philip, D.O., and Dell Med Interim Vice Dean of Education Beth Nelson, M.D.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation, the audience participant should be able to:
- Review the epidemiological response to mpox and discuss comorbidities.
- Describe the testing algorithm for HIV, interpret results, and appropriately counsel patients.
- Discuss the importance of mpox screening and vaccination to preparedness and prevention of an outbreak.
- Provide resources and tips on obtaining a sexual health history.
- Review screening algorithms for syphilis.
Target Audience
All health care providers within the Travis County medical community.
Attributes/Competencies
This activity has been designed to promote some of the following desired physician attributes and competencies:
- ACGME: Patient Care; Interpersonal and Communication Skills; Professionalism; Medical Knowledge; Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Systems-Based Practice
- IOM: Provide Patient-Centered Care; Work With Interdisciplinary Teams; Use Evidence-Based Practice; Apply Quality Improvement; Use Informatics
- IECC: Interprofessional Teamwork and Team-Based Practice; Interprofessional Communication; Roles and Responsibilities; Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
Speaker Disclosure
Ellen Elmore, M.D.; Steven Klemow, M.D.; Michael Stefanowicz, D.O.; and Desmar Walkes, M.D, speakers for this educational activity, have no relevant relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Planner Disclosure
Beth Nelson, M.D.; Tina Philip, D.O.; Emily Vinas, Ed.D.; John Daigre; Vanessa Nip; Chantel Pearson; and Denice Richard, M.A., planners for this educational activity, have no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclosure.
The CME Advisory Committee, reviewers of this educational activity, have no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and Travis County Medical Society. The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.