Professional Development
Accreditation & Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing designates these live activities for a maximum of (1-24) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits,TM depending on the event. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 1-24 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM or ANCC contact hours), depending on the event, to a participant who successfully completes these educational activities. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
August
September
(9/19/24) Artificial Intelligence: It’s Impact for Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence: It's Impact for Healthcare Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:00 am–11:00 am Location: Virtual Zoom (link will be provided by email, after registration) Register Facilitated by Kimberley R. Barker, MLIS,…(9/26/24) The Weight of Words: Tools for Successful Weight Related Conversations
The Weight of Words: Tools for Successful Weight Related Conversations Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:00 noon–1:00 pm Location: Virtual Zoom (link will be provided by email, after registration) Facilitated by…October
(10/15/24) Building Bridges to Change: The Basics of Motivational Interviewing
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:00 noon–1:00 pm Location: Virtual Zoom (link will be provided by email, after registration) Facilitated by Lauren Ehrlich, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Science…(10/22/24) Working with Media: How to Get Coverage and Be Happy with the Story
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Location: 2ABC Pinn Hall Conference Center Facilitated by Chris Swensen, Public Information Officer Register Description/Learning Objectives: This training session will focus on how…November
(11/7/24) Establishing your Personal Brand: Steps for Building a Successful Web Presence
Establishing your Personal Brand: Steps for Building a Successful Web Presence Thursday, November 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting Register Zoom (link will be provided…December
(12/11/24) Distinguishing Pathology from Non-ordinary Experiences in Patients
Distinguishing Pathology from Non-ordinary Experiences in Patients Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00 noon–1:00 pm Location: Virtual Zoom (link will be provided by email, after registration) Facilitated by Kim Penberthy, PhD,…January
Ongoing
Wisdom, Wellbeing, and Peer Support Training provides a comprehensive approach to foster team support skills in the healthcare workforce. UVA Health participants learn how to identify and reduce unnecessary stressors and improve resilience and communication skills. Register and complete the four basic online training modules. Each module is eligible for 0.5 – 1 free continuing education credit. For questions or additional information, email wwpst@virginia.edu. Read more on Connect.