OVERVIEW

Leadership and Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH): Building an Equitable and Just Future for Adolescents and Young Adults is organized by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and will be held on Jan 29, 2021.

Accreditation:
AMA Credit Designation Statement
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

APA Accreditation Statement
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is approved for 5.5 CE credits.

Overview:
The program’s aim is to increase the overall knowledge, understanding and competencies of multidisciplinary providers in areas of importance in the healthcare of adolescents. The learning format will be virtual and will include didactic lectures with interactive question-and-answer sessions and small group breakout sessions, as well as expert hot topic panels and interactive workshops.

Objectives:
• Discuss the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in providing optimal care for adolescents
• Describe the role that racism and structural inequities have on the social determinants of health in adolescents and young adults
• List strategies to communicate effectively with adolescents in special populations