Physicians for Human Rights: seminar for MDs to diagnose, evaluate and treat abuse victims

Continuing medical education credits available

An invitation from the Physicians for Human Rights Asylum Network

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Physicians for Human Rights are pleased to invite you to a training for health professionals on how to diagnose, evaluate and document the physical and psychological after-effects of torture and other severe human rights violations.

This is a great opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to working with asylum seekers or to enhance your skills.

Not able to make it to Florida? Please share this notice with a friend or colleague who may be interested.

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. (Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.)

Aiding Survivors of Torture:

Medical and Psychological Documentation of Asylum Seekers

Saturday, October 24, 2009
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Mailman Center for Child Development
8th Floor Auditorium

Space is limited, so preference will be given to board certified and state licensed physicians.

Registration is required so please register today!

Sincerely,

Jennie Baldé
Asylum Program Director

P.S. If you'd like to host a training in your area, please contact Jennie Baldé at asylum@phrusa.org.

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