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ForwardDMU Grand Rounds - The Application of Medical Knowledge to Death Investigations: An Overview and Case Examples
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Two attendance options:
DMU STUDENTS ONLY
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Target Audience
DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.
Description
This session will provide an overview of the medicolegal system and the role of forensic pathology in death investigations, emphasizing the contributions of the interprofessional team. Through interactive case examples, students will apply their medical knowledge to assist in interpreting findings, enhancing their understanding of how clinical insights inform real-world death investigations.
Educational Need
Coming soon.
Learning Objectives
Coming soon.
Speakers
Heather M. Garvin, PhD, D-ABFA
Professor of Anatomy, Forensic Anthropologist, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Kelly Kruse, MD. MPH
Associate State Medical Examiner, Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner
Session proposals are now being accepted for the DMU Grand Rounds series! Have you encountered an interesting clinical case, seen a patient with a unique history, condition, and/or treatment protocol, or been involved with interprofessional management that improves patient care and treatment outcomes? If so, you're invited to help build the series by submitting a session proposal! In addition to the rare and unique, cases of more common conditions are also acceptable, and proposals from external members of the broader healthcare community are welcomed and encouraged. Please click the button below to learn more about the series and access the submission form.
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Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Kelly Kruse, MD. MPH - Speaker
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 1A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Price
There is no cost to attend, and all interested individuals are invited to participate.
Two attendance options:
- Des Moines University - No registration is necessary to attend on-site.
- Online - Register through Zoom.
DMU STUDENTS ONLY
- You must register using the link above. Using the Zoom link on the academic calendar will result in a reporting error. If you use the wrong link, your attendance will not be tracked/marked.
- If you're a student, do not register using your @student.dmu.edu email address. Zoom will reject the registration email confirmation. Please use your @dmu.edu email address.