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DEIBXXEM2410 - CME/CMLE - The Cindy Johns Memorial Lecture: The Art and Science of Altruism and Hope
Course Description

This 2021 Annual Meeting session is presented by Melissa P. Upton, MD, FASCP, past-President of ASCP. This session, in memory of longstanding ASCP volunteer, Cindy Johns, highlights 2 attributes of Cindy that she brought to her service to our profession. Dr. Upton worked closely with Cindy Johns and will discuss hope and altruism, how Cindy exemplified them, and how cultivating these traits can enrich and enhance the lives of us all. The talk will incorporate recent scientific discoveries about the neuroscience of hope and altruism, as well as studies that compare groups of people using semi-quantitative studies. 

Topics include: 

  • Eight dimensions of wellness 
  • Six principles of trauma-informed care
  • Trauma-informed leadership 
  • Stress and burnout 
  • 'Hope as a discipline

The activity offers 0.5 CME/CMLE credit. 

To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must view the recording. CME certificates will be provided online. 

Faculty/Authors
Melissa P. Upton, MD, FASCP
ASCP Past-President
Chair, ASCP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee 

CME/CMLE Credit: 0.5 
Estimated Completion Time: 0.7 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills and Communications 

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Review the Faculty Disclosures.
  3. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
  4. Click Access to begin the course.
  5. Review the Educational Activity.
  6. Submit the course Evaluation.
  7. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Technical Considerations

Faculty Disclosures
Salary – Rhodes Group 

Release Date: 8/5/2024  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 8/5/2027  

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:
  • Describe the neurobiology of hope and altruism.  

  • List 3 ways that differences in hopefulness can affect behavior and patient outcomes.  

  • List a negative outcome during COVID19 for people who score high in altruism and consider an intervention to address this.  

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Credit Offered:
0.5 CME/CMLE Credit
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