An online webinar, the 15th Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symposium is sponsored by New York Medical College of the Touro College and University System. Continuing Medical Education credits are available upon request.

A presentation by the Center for Disaster Medicine of New York Medical College of the Touro College and University System.

PROGRAM

Opening Remarks:

by Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.
Chancellor and CEO, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Pediatrics and History, New York Medical College | Provost for Biomedical Affairs, Touro College and University System

"Brain Fog" and COVID-19: What It Is, What We Think Causes It, and How to Treat It

by Mill Etienne, M.D., M.P.H., FAAN, FAES
Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Neurology and Medicine, School of Medicine House Advisory Dean, New York Medical College

COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children: What Pediatrician and Parents Need to Know

by Tami Hendriksz, DO, FACOP, FAAP
Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Professor of Pediatrics, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

A Review of the Evidence Regarding Radiation Therapy for COVID-19 Pneumonia

by Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.
Chancellor and CEO, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Pediatrics and History, New York Medical College | Provost for Biomedical Affairs, Touro College and University System

The Molnupiavir Oral Capsule: What We Know So Far

by Marisa A Montecalvo, M.D.
Medical Director, Health Services, New York Medical College | Infectious Disease Specialist

Is American Nursing "In Crisis" Because of COVID-19? If So, What Do We Need to Do About It?

by Sandra Russo, Ph.D., RN
Chair and Director, Department of Nursing, Associate Professor, Nursing, The School of Health Sciences of Touro College

"You Need to Wear A Mask In This Building": Balancing the Individual Right to Personal Liberty and the Community's Right to Maximize Safety

by John Loike, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Bioethics, Lander College of Arts and Sciences, Touro College

Q&A:

Hosted by Alan Kadish, M.D.
Cardiologist | President, Touro College and University System | President, New York Medical College

Responses will be provided to the questions submitted in advance of the webinar. Questions may be submitted to covid19updates@touro.edu

Register in advance for the webinar

This meeting has been approved for 1.5 CME credits by the Office of Continuing Medical Education, New York Medical College free of charge as a community service to our Healthcare Providers.

Accreditation Statement:
New York Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Target Audience: 
Hospital-based physicians; Community physicians; Nurses; Pharmacists; Medical Students; Residents/Fellows; Public Health; Other Healthcare Providers; and Press.

Credit Designation:
The New York Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement:
All activity faculty and planners participating in continuing medical education activities provided by New York Medical College are expected to disclose to the audience any significant support or substantial relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products are discussed in their presentation and/or with any commercial supporters of the activity. In addition, all faculty are expected to openly disclose any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.

Commercial Support:
There is no outside funding for this activity.