Twelfth Symposium on COVID-19: What Have We Learned? How Can We Use What We Have Learned?
An online webinar, the 12th Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symposium is sponsored by New York Medical College of the Touro College and University System. Continuing Education credits are available upon request.
A presentation by the Center for Disaster Medicine of New York Medical College of the Touro College and University System.
PROGRAM
Opening Remarks:
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.
Chancellor and CEO, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Pediatrics and History, New York Medical College | Provost for Biomedical Affairs, Touro College and University System
Will the Pandemic Ever End or Will COVID-19 Become a Regular, Seasonal Infectious Disease?
by Robert Amler, M.D., MBA
Dean, School of Health Sciences and Practice, Vice President for Government Affairs, New York Medical College | Former Regional Health Administrator, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Former Medical Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What Do We Know About the Side Effects of the Vaccines for COVID-19 and How Should It Influence Decision-Making About Taking Them or Administering Them?
by Kathleen DiCaprio, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
What Have We Learned About the Roles of Vitamin D, Ivermectin, and Convalescent Plasma Serum in the Management of COVID-19 in the Last Few Months?
by Marisa A. Montecalvo, M.D.
Medical Director, Health Services, Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College | Infectious Disease Specialist
Do Employers and Schools Have the Power to Compel COVID-19 Vaccination Amongst Their Employees and Students?
by Nicholas S. Janiga, Esq.
Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary, New York Medical College | Deputy General Counsel of the Touro College and University System
What Has Happened in India During the Pandemic and Why?
by Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., FAMWA, FRSPH
Professor, Department of Public Health Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Health Sciences and Practice, New York Medical College
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis of Cancer in the U.S.
by Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.
Chancellor and CEO, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Pediatrics and History, New York Medical College | Provost for Biomedical Affairs, Touro College and University System
Q&A:
Hosted by Alan Kadish, M.D.
Cardiologist | President, Touro College and University System | President, New York Medical College
Responses will be provided to the questions submitted in advance of the webinar. Questions may be submitted to covid19updates@touro.edu
This meeting has been approved for 1.5 CME credits by the Office of Continuing Medical Education, New York Medical College free of charge as a community service to our Healthcare Providers.
Accreditation Statement:
New York Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Target Audience:
Hospital-based physicians; Community physicians; Nurses; Pharmacists; Medical Students; Residents/Fellows; Public Health; Other Healthcare Providers; and Press.
Credit Designation:
The New York Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement:
All activity faculty and planners participating in continuing medical education activities provided by New York Medical College are expected to disclose to the audience any significant support or substantial relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products are discussed in their presentation and/or with any commercial supporters of the activity. In addition, all faculty are expected to openly disclose any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.
Commercial Support:
There is no outside funding for this activity.
