Increasing HPV Vaccination Uptake in Massachusetts
This on-demand webinar examines the current burden of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer in Massachusetts, reviews current Massachusetts HPV vaccination uptake, describes current recommendations for HPV vaccination, and discusses strategies which
providers can utilize to improve HPV vaccination in their practice.
Faculty
Sherri Zorn, MD,
FAAP
Sherri Zorn MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician with a passion for preventing HPV cancers through increased HPV vaccination. She practiced general pediatrics for 27 years before transitioning to a career as a quality improvement coach, researcher,
public speaker, and physician motivator. Through her work with the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Washington HPV Free Task Force, she has coached more than 50 pediatric and family medicine clinics to increase HPV
vaccination of preteens, ages 9-12. She also serves on the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable’s Best Practices Task Group.
Lloyd Fisher, MD,
FAAP
Lloyd Fisher, MD, FAAP is a general pediatrician and Chief Medical Information Officer at Reliant Medical Group in Massachusetts where he has been in practice since 2006. He also serves as the Chief of Community Pediatrics for the University of Massachusetts
Medical School and Medical Center where he acts as the liaison between the academic medical center and the 150+ community-based pediatricians in the region. He is the immediate past President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of
Pediatrics and currently the Medical Director for the Chapter’s immunization initiative. Dr. Fisher is board certified in both pediatrics and clinical informatics.
Intended
Audience:
This activity is designed for physicians, physicians-in-training, other health care leaders, professionals, and students.
Course
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Review HPV vaccination recommendations (from recommendation to initiate at age 9 through the lifespan).
- Discuss Massachusetts HPV vaccination uptake.
- Describe strategies for discussing the benefits of HPV vaccination in the frame of cancer prevention.
Accreditation
& Credit Information:
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership
of the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Course
Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: Free
MMS Resident/Student Member: Free
Non-Member Physician: Free
Non-Members Resident/Student: Free
Allied Health Professional/Other: Free
Activity Term:
Original Release Date: July 16, 2024
Review Date(s): N/A
Termination Date: July 16, 2027
Format and Estimated Time to Complete: Video Recording (1 hour)
System
Requirements:
Desktops/Laptops
Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher
Most modern browsers including:
IE 11+
Firefox 18.0+
Chrome latest version
Safari 12+
Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, ipad and iTouch devices)
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