Project GIVE: Rio Grande Valley CME Seminar

McAllen, TX US
October 12, 2024

REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM

McAllen Public Library Auditorium

4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78504

In-person Conference

Registration will close on Friday, October 11th, at 4:30 PM.

NEEDS STATEMENT

There is a critical need to address the disparities in genetic services for Hispanic children with rare diseases living along the Texas-Mexico border. While advanced genetic diagnostic tools are accessible in other parts of Texas, these services are often scarce in the Rio Grande Valley. Due to multiple access barriers, children with rare diseases in this region frequently encounter delays in diagnosis affecting health outcomes. Increasing familiarity with rare diseases, enhancing the use of genetic diagnostic tools, and ensuring timely referrals for specialized care are essential steps in improving patient care and outcomes for Hispanic children with rare diseases in this underserved region. We will develop and deliver 4 CPE seminars between 2024 and 2026, focusing on rare disease recognition, improving genomic testing awareness, and using a virtual platform, called Consultagene.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is for pediatricians, neurologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, therapists, medical assistants, and social workers.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

  • Identify structural changes to improve healthcare and reduce health disparities in genomic medicine, addressing ethical challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
  • Discuss the potential solutions to address health care disparities in genomic medicine.
  • Describe genetic syndromes that are associated with hearing loss.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lecture

EVALUATION

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

Blake Vuocolo

[email protected]

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 3.00 Social Work
Course opens: 
08/01/2024
Course expires: 
09/30/2025
Event starts: 
10/12/2024 - 9:30am CDT
Event ends: 
10/12/2024 - 2:00pm CDT
Cost:
$1.00
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McAllen Public Library Auditorium
4001 N 23rd St
McAllen, TX 78504
United States

Physicians:

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Worker

Baylor College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity has been approved for 3.00 continuing education units.

Ethics

The presentation, Expanding Horizons: Enhancing Rare Disease Care for Children in the Rio Grande Valley, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 3.00 Social Work

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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