Apply practical strategies for providing effective and compassionate care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Withdrawal Syndromes

The LGBTQ+ Health Grand Rounds series is a recurring educational forum designed to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ populations. Each session features expert-led presentations, case-based discussions, and community-informed perspectives that explore the intersection of identity, health, and care delivery. The series aims to build clinical competence in providing affirming, inclusive care and to strengthen evidence-based practices across disciplines. Topics include mental health, gender-affirming...

This 6-module, evidence-based coaching program supports physicians and academic medicine faculty in strengthening leadership, resilience, and communication under pressure. Through structured, self-paced content and reflective exercises, participants will learn to reduce burnout, navigate team dynamics, and foster a healthier, more sustainable culture. Designed for real-world application, this program equips medical professionals with the tools they need to lead with clarity and confidence.The mo...

Mirroring academic grand rounds programs, these CME programs combine traditional academic grand rounds with the innovation and convenience of telemedicine. This weekly webinar program, broadcast from the Perelman School of Medicine, and delivered by top experts in the field, covers a wide range of topics involved with the clinical care of patients with HIV/AIDS. The one-hour presentations are designed to be immediately relevant to practicing HIV clinicians and many are case-based. The final 10 m...

To facilitate student learning around topics of Professionalism, Ethics and Doctor-Patient communications

These are one-hour educational series that are presented by medical professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Topics include disease management, pharmacologic interventions, pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice.

To facilitate student learning around topics of Professionalism, Ethics and Doctor-Patient communications

The Perelman School of Medicine Medical Education Journal Club is an interdepartmental continuing medical education activity that brings together faculty, fellows, residents and medical students interested in understanding advances in medical education across the educational continuum. The goals of journal club are to share and discuss latest developments in medical education that can be applied to educational practice and patient care.

Content Last Review Date: September 3, 2024Pennsylvania Substance Use Navigation Program Educational Modules for Implementing MOUD in Emergency Departments 1. Driving the Cultural Shift: Reducing Stigma in the Emergency Department (ED) Topics covered: a) EDs are an entry point to treatment b) Addiction is a treatable chronic condition c) Changing the thought process around MOUD in the ED and eliminating biases that may affect quality of care d) Review screening opportunities 2. Harm Reduction...

At Penn Medicine, our program has grown in response to the devastating impact of opioid use in our vulnerable community. Yet, based on electronic medical record data, fewer than 20% of patients receive MOUDs while admitted to the hospital, and there are treatment needs in our community that are not addressed by our outpatient clinics. Now is the time to expand provider readiness and equity in treating OUD by preparing our clinical staff at Penn Medicine to provide comprehensive addiction care wi...