The John P. McGovern
Academy of Oslerian Medicine
invites you to a

Meeting of the 79th UTMB Osler Club
(Dedicated to the application of Oslerian principles to
contemporary medicine and medical education.)

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Open Gates Conference Center
2419 Sealy Avenue, Galveston, TX

Dialogue and Dinner:
“The Forgotten Mid-20th Century Epidemic”

Featuring:
Armond S. Goldman, MD
Emeritus Professor
Department of Pediatrics
The University of Texas Medical Branch

A light buffet supper will be served.
Admission is free, but space is limited.  Reservations are advised.
For reservations, or to register for CME credit, contact the McGovern Academy at:
mcacadem@utmb.edu or (409) 747-9680.
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Educational Method: Lecture

Target Audience: All members of the UTMB and surrounding communities.

Objectives:
1. Recognize that an epidemic of Pneumocystis pneumonia in premature infants occurred in the mid-20th century in Western Europe.
2. Comprehend the extent of the epidemic, when it began, and when it ended.
3. Review the logic that was used to determine how the epidemic began, why only premature infants were involved, and how it ended.
4. Discuss the ethical role of clinicians and researchers to incorporate a multiplicity of factors when analyzing public health problems.

Disclosure Statement (Speaker): Dr. Goldman has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Disclosure Statement (Planning Committee Members): Dr. Jack Alperin and Mrs. Brenda Johnson have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Accreditation: The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians accredits the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Designation Statement: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics: This presentation meets the Texas Medical Board criteria for 1 hour of formal CME in Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility.

Blackboard for Beginners

Are you new to Blackboard, and expecting to use it occasionally, but not design courses? Join us to learn more about how this Learning Management System can be used for your program. 

Beginners Class #2

Learn how to add and contact students through the Blackboard system; create groups, and learn the basics of Blackboard tests.

RSVP today to save your spot. Please expect a confirmation no later than 2 business days prior to your submission. Drop-ins are welcome to attend, as space is available. 

September 19th, 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM, SHP/SON Learning Resource Center, Room 1.808

RSVP Link: https://fs28.formsite.com/Anthro/form4/index.html

Respondus 4.0 Workshop

Interested in a more effective way of writing your Blackboard tests? Respondus 4.0 allows users to upload a text or Word file, edit it, and then port it to Blackboard. Practice this skill in this 2 hour hands on workshop.

RSVP today to save your spot. Please expect a confirmation no later than 2 business days prior to your submission. Drop-ins are welcome to attend.

September 19th, 2 PM to 4 PM, SHP/SON Learning Resource Center, Room 1.808

RSVP Link: https://fs28.formsite.com/Anthro/form4/index.html