Medicine, Media and Misinformation

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 10:00 AM - Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 1:00 PM PST

Two sessions: 

• Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00am - 1:00pm PST 
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• Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00am - 1:00pm PST

This two-part training series equips scientists and healthcare providers with communication tools and strategies to effectively counter Covid-19 health misinformation, recognize disease disinformation, build trust with communities most vulnerable to false health news, and work effectively with journalists to share impactful and accurate health messaging about Covid-19 transmission, treatments and vaccine candidates.

Registration is free!  You will receive the webinar link in your registration confirmation email.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (5.25 hours)

1. Categorically differentiate false health news that comprise information disorder.
2. Recognize health misinformation and disinformation and counter false narratives using effective communication techniques.
3. Translate technical language and uncertainty into language accessible to a lay audience.
4. Build relationships with the press to disseminate accurate, nuanced health information.
5. Describe the publishing ecosystem including book publishing, podcast and written journalism.
6. Develop public-facing platforms as a published author and writer.

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Megan Morton
     Title: CME Compliance Coordinator
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Ph: (650)-497-8554
     Email: [email protected]

The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education.   There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.