2024 Annual Oration – A Classroom Every Week: Adolescent Overdose Deaths and the Role of the Pediatric Workforce
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST – Live Virtual Webinar
Activity Description
It is important to address the critical issue of adolescent overdose deaths and the pivotal role of the pediatric workforce. This activity is an exploration, blending real-world statistics with compassionate inquiry, aiming to understand the complexities
and dynamics that contribute to this pressing public health crisis. We will navigate the multifaceted landscape of adolescent substance use and overdose, discussing prevention strategies, early interventions, and the crucial role of pediatricians
in identification and support. Together, we seek to empower physicians and other health care providers with knowledge and empathy, equipping them to make a tangible difference in the lives of young individuals and their communities.
History of the Oration
The MMS Annual Oration dates back to 1804 when Dr. Isaac Rand delivered his dissertation entitled, On Phthisis Pulmonalis, and the Use of the Warm Bath. For more than 200 years, MMS orators have addressed a wide spectrum of topics germane to the
evolving practice of medicine.
About the Orator
Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, MS (he/him)
Chief, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Mass General for Children / Harvard Medical School
To learn more about Dr. Scott E. Hadland, click here.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to do the following:
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Describe the epidemiology of substance use-related harm among US adolescents and young adults (“youth”)
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Prescribe opioids in a manner that optimizes pain management while minimizing risk for long-term opioid use and addiction
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Facilitate evidence-based screening, treatment, and harm reduction for youth with substance use disorders
Registration Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $90.00
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $180.00
Non-Member Resident/Student – $25.00
Allied Health Professional/Other – $70.00
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member educational voucher information
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
