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The CE You! 2nd Annual Medical Education Conference Day 2
Presenter: Presenter: Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G, Jack Snyder, MD, JD, PhD, FACLM, DABLM
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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.)
Class A
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
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
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
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.)