The CE You! 2nd Annual Medical Education Conference
December 11th and 12th, 2024

This Conference will take place completely online.

This 2 day program is jam packed with training and will provide you with up to 14.75 Live Interactive CE Credits. PLUS AS A BONUS, when you purchase the full conference you receive access to the pre-recorded “Cultural Competence: LGBTQ and Conflicting Religious Values”. This 3 CME/CE training meets the DC requirement for LGBTQ Cultural Competency. Your TOTAL TAKE AWAY IS 17.75 CREDITS.  The full conference includes 9 DC HEALTH PRIORITY Training Credits! You can attend the full conference or select specific classes to attend. Classes are accredited through ACCME and ASWB. 

To review and register for 1st Day only, click here: DAY 1 ONLY

To review and register for 2nd Day only, click here: DAY 2 ONLY

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EST

Helping mothers and children: Iron deficiency. A common, overlooked important condition that's treatable (1.25 CME/CE Credits)

Iron deficiency affects approximately 40% of American women, with even higher rates globally. This is particularly concerning for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, as low iron levels can lead to poorer maternal outcomes and developmental challenges in children. Despite the ease of diagnostic testing and availability of effective treatments, routine screening and management are often overlooked. Using insights from medical literature, this presentation empowers clinicians—as well as patients and families—to understand the impact of iron deficiency and advocate for improved care.

(Trainer, Dan Morhaim, MD, brings a unique background as an Emergency Medicine physician for 40 years and as a Maryland State Legislator for 24 years from 1995-2019. Dr. Morhaim served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins School of Public Health for 16 years, and has worked as a healthcare consultant. He is the author of articles for medical journals and general media. His 2020 book published by Johns Hopkins Press, is “Preparing for A Better End: Expert Lessons on Death and Dying for You and Your Loved Ones”.)

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EST

What's that spot in the lungs? A guide to pulmonary nodule workup and management (1.5 CME/CE Credit)

This class provides an overview of the evaluation of incidentally detected pulmonary nodules. Although pulmonary nodules are quite common, they are often presumed to be malignant, despite the fact that most are benign. An unwarranted assumption of malignancy can lead to unnecessary diagnostic procedures and may induce undue fear and anxiety in patients. This class will review radiographic findings typically associated with incidentally detected pulmonary nodules and will outline a stepwise approach to appropriate diagnostic testing based on these findings, ultimately guiding toward an accurate diagnosis and, if needed, referral to a specialist for treatment. Case examples will also be presented.

(Trainer, Robert Anderson APRN, DNP, CNP serves as a nurse practitioner in the Department of Pulmonary critical care at Mayo Clinic.  His primary clinical specialty revolves around the screening, early detection, and staging of lung cancer.  He has research interests in early critical care mobility, vascular access, medical device development, and virtual reality as a modality of patient education.  He serves as an educator in courses and conferences both nationally and internationally.)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Public Health Law, Part 1: Foundations of U.S. Public Health Law (3 CME/CE Credit)

In this new training participants will explore foundational concepts of U.S. public health law, with an emphasis on legal frameworks and the balance of powers that govern health care practice. This session covers critical areas including the hierarchy of laws, distinctions between civil and criminal law, regulatory roles across federal, state, and private sectors, as well as essential doctrines like police power, informed consent, HIPAA privacy standards, and the role of tort law in malpractice. Through case studies, participants will learn to navigate public health powers and judicial tests of constitutionality, and understand the legal obligations involved in emergency management, quarantine, patient rights, and provider responsibilities. Designed to empower professionals, this module provides key insights into the legal obligations and protections shaping U.S. public health and health care practices.

(Trainer, Jack Snyder, MD, JD, PHD, is a physician-attorney-scientist-executive with more than 35 years of clinical, research, and administrative experience in academic, governmental, and industrial sectors of biomedicine. He has served as chief medical officer (CMO), as medical review officer (MRO), and as medical examiner (ME); taught law, medicine, regulatory science, and forensic science at Thomas Jefferson, George Washington & Johns Hopkins Universities. For over 15 years, Dr. Snyder has evaluated and developed new business partnerships, authored and reviewed non-clinical, clinical, and regulatory documents, monitored & designed clinical trials, developed regulatory strategies, and trained clinical research professionals in many areas of medicine. Dr. Snyder has authored & edited textbooks and more than 125 manuscripts in medical, legal, and scientific publications; and presented hundreds of papers at national & international meetings.  Dr. Snyder is a Past President of the American College of Legal Medicine.)

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Ethics of being a Mandated Reporter: When Personal and Professional Ethics Collide (3 CME/CE Credits)

As parents, professionals, advocates, relatives, and neighbors, we are integral to the fabric of our community, dedicated to embracing and protecting our children. However, when does community intervention become inadequate? At what point does our duty to protect require government involvement? While government agencies are entrusted with public welfare, what happens when trust in their ability to intervene ethically and holistically is lacking? What are our responsibilities as healthcare and mental health professionals in these situations?

This interactive training session invites healthcare and mental health professionals to examine their biases and clarify their obligations to safeguard children, regardless of personal beliefs. Participants will learn to navigate their internal conflicts as mandated reporters, empowering them to act in the best interest of the child while remaining integral to a comprehensive safety plan in alignment with local laws and regulations. Drawing on examples from DC, Maryland, and Virginia, this training will also provide guidance consistent with national standards.

(Trainer, Christian Greene,LICSW, has practiced in child welfare since 2005. She is the former Child Welfare Ombudsman for the District of Columbia. During her time in DC Government she was involved in thousands of abuse investigations. Currently she provides teletherapy with a focus on trauma, grief, and perinatal mental health.)

Day 2 (December 12th 2024)

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Opioid Addiction and Treatment Innovations: Integrating Medical and Behavioral Health (3 CME/CE Credit)

This course begins with a foundational overview of addictive disorders, followed by a focused exploration of opioid addiction. The presenter will discuss the neurological and psychological processes underlying dependency, with particular attention to the neurochemistry specific to opioids. The session will then cover evidence-based treatment modalities for addiction. By understanding the risks and mechanisms of opioids, participants will be better equipped to support responsible prescribing practices and effective pain management.

(Trainer, Shimmy Feintuch LCSW, CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and international public speaker. He speaks about issues such as opioid addiction, chronic pain, mindfulness, emotional wellness, and spirituality, and has lectured in exotic locales like Kansas, Shanghai, the UK, New Zealand and Brooklyn, NY. Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program, and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.)

1:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST

 

Class A

Public Health Law, Part 2: Health and Safety Regulations in Public Health (3 CME/CE Credit)

Public Health Law Part 2, provides a comprehensive review of U.S. laws and regulations surrounding workplace safety, environmental health, and anti-discrimination protections. This section examines regulatory frameworks such as the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), alongside critical environmental health laws including the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Participants will also delve into emerging public health legal reforms and understand the role of legal mandates in data protection and health informatics. By the end of this class, participants will gain a deeper awareness of how health, safety, and anti-discrimination regulations shape public health initiatives, workplace practices, and environmental protections to safeguard community health and individual rights.

(Trainer, Jack Snyder, MD, JD, PHD, is a physician-attorney-scientist-executive with more than 35 years of clinical, research, and administrative experience in academic, governmental, and industrial sectors of biomedicine. He has served as chief medical officer (CMO), as medical review officer (MRO), and as medical examiner (ME); taught law, medicine, regulatory science, and forensic science at Thomas Jefferson, George Washington & Johns Hopkins Universities. For over 15 years, Dr. Snyder has evaluated and developed new business partnerships, authored and reviewed non-clinical, clinical, and regulatory documents, monitored & designed clinical trials, developed regulatory strategies, and trained clinical research professionals in many areas of medicine. Dr. Snyder has authored & edited textbooks and more than 125 manuscripts in medical, legal, and scientific publications; and presented hundreds of papers at national & international meetings. Dr. Snyder is a Past President of the American College of Legal Medicine.)

 

Class B

 

Chronic Pain and Mindfulness: Clinical Applications and Behavioral Health Solutions (3 CME/CE Credit)

This course tackles one of the leading drivers of opioid use and dependence: chronic pain.

Beginning with an overview of chronic pain, the session dives into how mindfulness can be applied to manage pain effectively. Through a blend of theory and practice, participants will learn the science behind mindfulness-based interventions, practical techniques for clinical use, and strategies to help patients embrace mindfulness as a regular part of their pain management plan.

(Trainer, Shimmy Feintuch LCSW, CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and international public speaker. He speaks about issues such as opioid addiction, chronic pain, mindfulness, emotional wellness, and spirituality, and has lectured in exotic locales like Kansas, Shanghai, the UK, New Zealand and Brooklyn, NY. Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program, and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.)

 

BONUS - PREVIOUSLY RECORDED TRAINING

Cultural Competence: LGBTQ and Conflicting Religious Values (3 CME/CE Credit)

Multiple issues may arise when traditional religious values and LGBTQ+ clients intersect. Clients who inhabit both of these identities experience not only internal value conflicts, but also conflicting community and societal pressures from their religious and sexual identities.

The first part of this course will explore both sides of this dialectic, informing a culturally competent approach to each individual identity before moving toward multiple approaches to a synthesis of these seemingly conflicting identities.

When clinicians with traditional religious values treat LGBTQ+ clients (religious or not), clinicians may struggle to formulate a treatment that empowers clients yet matches the clinicians’ values. The second part of this course will explore and develop the idea of true LGBTQ+ cultural competence as a gateway to merging affirmative treatment with the clinicians’ traditional value systems.

(Trainer, Shimmy Feintuch LCSW, CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and international public speaker. He speaks about issues such as opioid addiction, chronic pain, mindfulness, emotional wellness, and spirituality, and has lectured in exotic locales like Kansas, Shanghai, the UK, New Zealand and Brooklyn, NY. Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program, and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.)

Webinars included in this package:

Cultural Competence: LGBTQ and Conflicting Religious Values

Helping Mothers and Children: Iron Deficiency. A Common, Overlooked Important Condition that's Treatable (1.25 CME/CE Credits)

What's that spot in the lungs? A guide to pulmonary nodule workup and management (1.5 CME/CE Credit)

Public Health Law, Part 1: Foundations of U.S. Public Health Law (3 CME/CE Credit)

Ethics of being a Mandated Reporter: When Personal and Professional Ethics Collide (3 CME/CE Credits)

Opioid Addiction and Treatment Innovations: Integrating Medical and Behavioral Health (3 CME/CE Credit)

Chronic Pain and Mindfulness: Clinical Applications and Behavioral Health Solutions (3 CME/CE Credit)

Public Health Law, Part 2: Health and Safety Regulations in Public Health (3 CME/CE Credit)