From Idea to Published Op-Ed

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Please note this webinar will now take place on November 18, 2020.

The fundamentals of writing an effective op-ed: a how-to guide. This 2.5 hour session will guide attendees through the reporting, structuring and pitching of op-eds for newspapers and magazines. Dr. Seema Yasmin, a medical journalist and Director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, and Rob Steiner, Director of the Fellowships in Global Journalism at the University of Toronto, will intersperse the teachings with small-group work where attendees will begin to outline and structure their own op-eds.

Registration is required.

All practitioners: Free

This live webinar will be hosted on Zoom. The format will be short lectures followed by hands-on practice. Active participation is encouraged. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (2.50 hours)

1. Formulate new ideas for op-eds and research existing publications to prevent duplication
2. Draft a structure for an effective and compelling op-ed
3. Appropriately pitch editors using a concise and thorough pitch template
4. Develop strategies to effectively work with an editor to revise an op-ed

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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. 

<<if Joint Providership>> In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Stanford Medicine and . Stanford Medicine 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. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Stanford Medicine designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of [insert number] hours. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this [insert learning format] activity for a maximum of [insert number] ANCC contact hours.  

California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
Stanford Medicine Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17874, for [insert number] contact hours.

ASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive [insert number] [insert type*] continuing education credits. 
*Types of credit include: ethics, clinical, cultural competence, or general

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - Live 
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for [insert number] AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - Enduring Materials 
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This enduring activity is designated for [insert number] AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until {Expiration Date}. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = One CPEU).
If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60 minute hour = 1CPEU)
RD’s and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP)
Stanford Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Stanford Medicine designates this activity for <<number of credit hours>> continuing education credits.

Board of Certification, Inc (BOC)
Stanford Medicine (BOC AP#: 0000751) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of [insert number] Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE)
This course has been accredited for [insert number] hours of continuing education credit.
COPE Course ID #:
COPE Activity/Event #:

<<For activities with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit and approved for MOC only>>

American Board of Anesthesia MOC Credit 
This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology^TM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements. 

American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Credit 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery MOC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation. 

American Board of Pathology MOC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.50 Lifelong Learning MOC points in the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPath) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABPath MOC credit.

American Board of Pediatrics MOC Credit 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 2.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

American Board of Surgery MOC/CC Credit 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment requirements] of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. 

MOC Participation Threshold

Learner participates in verbal or chat-based case discussion/conversation as judged by a group leader or observer.

Learner completes answers to a quiz, percent of correct answers required will be set by provider.

Learner writes a reflective statement on making a commitment to change or maintaining an element of practice. Validity of all written statements will be assessed prior to awarding credit.

Learners engage adequately to select answers to questions using the ARS. Threshold set by provider.

Learner participates in the table-top discussion and writes a possible next step to each question/set point in discussion. Judged by a group leader or observer.

Learner participates in simulation as judged by a facilitator or observer.

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

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: Laura Corbett
     Title: CME Compliance Coordinator
     Ph: 650-736-9761
     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.

 The content of this activity is not related to products or the business lines of an ACCME-defined commercial interest. Hence, there are no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020