SHEA/CDC Training Courses in Healthcare Epidemiology
SHEA/CDC Training Course in Healthcare Epidemiology
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May 22-25, 2010 |
Registration closes May 14, 2010.
The SHEA/CDC Course in Healthcare Epidemiology provides training for infectious diseases fellows, healthcare epidemiologists, infection preventionists, quality improvment staff, public health officials, and others interested in training and application of epidemiologic principles.
The course, in existence for more than 10 years, emphasizes hands-on exercises, practical materials, and case studies supplemented with lectures and seminars covering fundamental aspects of healthcare epidemiology, including:
2009 Registration Rates
(subject to change)
Individual Registrants - $625
Fellows (with proof of training status) - $450
Scholarships
Jonathan Freeman Scholarship
The Jonathan Freeman Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of outstanding infectious disease fellows who demonstrate interest in the field of healthcare epidemiology. The society established the scholarship in the memory of Jonathan Freeman, MD, MPH, a teacher and researcher in field of healthcare epidemiology dedicated to improving the delivery of healthcare through the prevention of nosocomial infections. Dr. Freeman was a founding faculty member who for a decade taught the epidemiology and statistics track of the course. Up to five Jonathan Freeman Scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to infectious disease fellows at every course to defray the expenses of attending the program. In addition to the $500 amount, each scholarship winner will receive a complimentary registration.
To apply, please submit:
• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology
• A letter from your program director outlining your qualifications
Gina Pugliese Scholarship
The Gina Pugliese Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of a non-physician infection preventionist (IP) with a minimum of two years experience, who has shown outstanding interest and leadership in the field. SHEA established this scholarship in honor of Gina Pugliese, RN, MS, a prominent IP and leader in the field of healthcare epidemiology. Ms. Pugliese was a founding faculty member of the SHEA/CDC Training Course and cochair for fifteen years. Each scholarship recipient will receive $500 grant to defray the expenses of attending the program and complimentary registration to the course.
To apply, please submit:
• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology
• A letter from your supervisor or a colleague in the field, outlining your qualifications and leadership skills
Submission of applications does not constitute enrollment in the course.
CME
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SHEA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SHEA/CDC Fundamentals of Healthcare Epidemiology Course
California enacted statutory requirements mandating that all physicians with responsibility for infection control in their hospitals receive specialized training in infection surveillance, prevention and control by January 1, 2010.
To meet this need, SHEA and CDC adapted their Training Course in Healthcare Epidemiology to a one-day curriculum. Participants will receive 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and a certificate that fulfills the statutory requirement for credentialing purposes.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Doubletree Hotel & Meeting Center
Berkeley, CA
Course Evaluation and CME Application
Friday, October 9, 2009
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Garden Grove, CA
Course Evaluation and CME Application
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