Global Childhood Blindness Prevention & Advocacy

Recorded: Friday, September 18, 2020. This Virtual Grand Round was recorded LIVE and includes the post-presentation Q&A portion.
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Global Childhood Blindness Prevention & Advocacy

Luxme Hariharan, MD
Attending, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida

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Target Audience

Nicklaus Children's Hospital CME activities are provided to pediatricians, House Staff physicians, pediatric subspecialists in medicine & surgery and pediatric researchers. Other physicians including family practitioners and other healthcare providers are encouraged to participate when appropriate. One or more of the CME activities is designed to attract and impart CME activities to national and international physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees are expected to:

  1. Be familiar with the global efforts to prevent childhood blindness
  2. Learn the various ways physicians can get involved in advocacy and health policy efforts nationally and internationally
  3. Have an appreciation of the importance of inter-professional efforts to achieve these goals

[Recorded: 09/18/2020]

Reporting

Florida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY: 
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The Pediatric Grand Round Series is aimed at discussing a blend of selected hot topics in Pediatrics ranging from new innovative topics to updates on common pediatric disorders, treatments, diagnostic tests, research, and evidence-based practice. After the sessions take place, each lecture is posted as a video-on-demand Virtual Grand Round course.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this , , , for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
Course opens: 
09/19/2020
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Cost:
$25.00
Part of: 
Virtual Grand Rounds
Rating: 
0

Faculty Disclosure Statement: 

Dr. Quireshi (or spouse/partner) has not had (in the past 12 months) any conflicts of interest to resolve or relevant financial relationship with the manufacturers  of products or services that will be discussed in this CME activity or in this presentation

Dr. Quireshi will support this presentation and clinical recommendations with the "best available evidence" from the medical literature.

Speaker(s)

Luxme Hariharan, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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Disclosure & Conflict of Interest Resolution Statement

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Reporting

Badge: Provider Reports to CE BrokerFlorida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY:
​​​​​​CME credits earned for completing this course are reported directly to CE Broker. Make sure your profile is complete to avoid errors in reporting. For more information and instructions visit our CE Broker Reporting page.

CME Credits

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A fee may apply. Fee will not be charged until participant is able to claim CMEs. Discounts available, check Register tab above for pricing details.

Completion Certificates

For registrants needing a Certificate of Attendance/Completion instead of a Certificate for CME Credit earned, please contact us at cme@nicklaushealth.org. We will award you the above certificate upon request if all course requirements are complete.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this , , , for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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Registration Fees:

Registration Type

Fee (per CME Hour)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Employed Staff (Including physician & non physician employees)

Free

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Geographic Medical Staff (Non-NCH Employed)

Free

Nicklaus Children's Health Other Medical Staff (Credentialed but not hospital based)

$15

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Resident or Fellow

Free

Non-NCHS Residents or Fellows (Letter or email from program director required)

Free

US/Domestic Physician

$25

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