Lauren Schwarz Ph.D., UNR Med Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Associate Dean, Institutional Wellness
Online CME Credit
These courses are FREE with an active Community or Joint Faculty appointment at UNR Med. For questions or inquiries regarding this program series, please contact adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu.
Provides 1.00 hour of CE/CME credit (Presented on November 15, 2024; Reviewed February 1, 2025; Expires January 31, 2028)
This course focuses on the vital role of wellness programs in supporting rural healthcare providers and enhancing care in Nevada's rural communities. Dr. Lauren Schwarz will share proven strategies for establishing effective wellness initiatives in rural practices, providing tools to promote clinician wellbeing, address moral injury, and create supportive environments.
Through this training, participants will explore best practices for developing wellness programs, crafting strategic plans to promote clinical wellness, and fostering healthier workplaces. These efforts not only strengthen care for rural medical professionals but also enhance the experience of UNR Med students, inspiring them to pursue careers in rural medicine with confidence in available support systems.
This session topic is part of a clinical teaching professional development series presented by the Office of Community Faculty. To view all session topics in this series, please click on Office of Community Faculty Program Series. These courses are FREE with an active Community or Joint Faculty appointment at UNR Med. Please email adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu if you have any questions.
Following participation in this course, participants should be able to:
To receive credit for meeting the training requirements associated with your Community Faculty appointment or the Clinical Academic Faculty Meaningful Participation Program, you must complete both of the following steps:
⚠️ Important: Your participation will only be recorded if both steps are completed.
Note for non-clinicians: You may still claim credit and will receive a certificate of completion.
Instructions for receiving CME/CE credit:
For questions concerning the online evaluation or your certificate, please contact our office at (775) 784-4791 or email us at cme@med.unr.edu.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this enduring material 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.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.00 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1.
This program provides 1 CME credit towards the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirement for 2 hours of training related to ethics, pain management, or addiction care during each licensure period.
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