NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the Department of Internal Medicine presents Medical Grand Rounds, with Lloyda B. Williamson, MD, DFAPA discussing "Primary Care and Mental Health Care: Understanding Training, Practice and Health Care Integration."
Williamson is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. She will speak from 12:10 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. at the S. S. Kresge Learning Resource Center, Lecture Hall 3.
Objectives
- Discuss historical interface of Behavioral Health and Primary Care, including residency training
- Discuss variables affecting identification and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders by PCPs
- Discuss potential barriers and opportunities for integration of behavioral health in primary care settings
- Discuss factors needed for practice transformation for health care integration
ACCREDITATION: Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: Meharry Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
