New Cal-PEN Program Looks at the Spread of Avian Influenza; Premieres Nov. 15 During UCTV's ``Med Ed Hour''.LA JOLLA, Calif. -- On Tuesday, November 15 at Noon (Pacific Time), UCTV's "Med Ed Hour" presents the sixth module in the Cal-PEN Series titled "Avian Influenza: From Wildlife to Poultry to Humans." This timely program addresses the pathogenicity of Avian Influenza, examining the relationship of disease spread from wildlife to domestic fowl to humans. The program offers prevention strategies for those in contact with potentially infected wild and domestic animals as well as possible human carriers. Program panelists include Christian Sandrock, M.D., MPH, UC Davis School of Medicine Admissions and Ranking As a result of UC Davis School of Medicine's small class size, desirable location in Northern California and relatively affordable tuition, admissions is highly competitive. In 2005 the school received 4,109 applications. , an expert in planning for infectious disease outbreaks, and Warner Hudson, M.D., an authority on Public Health Emergency Preparedness In the United States government, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (or ASPR), formerly the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (or OPHEP), is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. . Rounding out the group are Walter Boyce, DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVM abbr. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. , Ph.D., Director of Wildlife Health Center at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, is the largest veterinary school in the United States. Established in 1948, the school is the primary health resource for California's various animal populations. , a national authority on wildlife virology, and Carol Cardona, DVM, Ph.D., a UC Davis Poultry Veterinarian and researcher/expert on avian influenza in chickens. The Cal-PEN series provides disaster preparedness information for health care providers and is sponsored by the California Preparedness Education Network (Cal-PEN) and UC Davis Office of Continuing Medical Education continuing medical education See CME. . All of these programs are certified for one hour of free Category One CME CME See: Chicago Mercantile Exchange CME See Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). credit by UC Davis CME. Broadcast schedules, links to view programs "on-demand," details about registering for credit, and other information can be found at www.uctv.tv/calpen. For information about the Spanish language version of the series, visit www.uctv.tv/calpen_spanish/. Cal-PEN was established in 2003 by HRSA HRSA Health Resources & Services Administration (US) HRSA Historical Radio Society of Australia HRSA Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety HRSA Hotel and Restaurant Suppliers Association (Canada) grant # T01HP01405 to the California AHEC AHEC Area Health Education Center AHEC American Hardwood Export Council AHEC Australian Health Ethics Committee AHEC Area Health and Education Center AHEC Australian Horticultural Export Council to educate licensed health professionals on bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Cal-PEN holds in-person training seminars around the state conducted by faculty from multiple health disciplines. For more information call (559) 241-7650. UCTV's "Med Ed Hour" airs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1:00pm (Pacific Time) and features a variety of medical programs for physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. UCTV is available in over 15 million households nationwide and can be viewed via the following: Direct Broadcast Satellite: Nationwide, 24 hours a day on Dish Network, Channel 9412 C-Band Satellite: Visit www.uctv.tv/downlink for satellite coordinates Cable TV: Visit www.uctv.tv/cable for details Internet: Live webcast and "video-on-demand" at www.uctv.tv |
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