Introduction to the Arizona Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (AZ-GWEP)
Speakers: Mindy Fain, Cheryl Lacasse, and Jeannie Lee
Date: Sept 9, 2024
Time: 12 - 1 pm (MST)
Dr. Fain is the Anne & Alden Hart Professor of Medicine, and Nursing, board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice and palliative medicine. She is the co-Director of the University of Arizona Center on Aging, and the Division Chief of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She is the Director of the Arizona Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Her areas of expertise include frailty syndrome and resilience, interprofessional education and training, and community-based care. Her goal is to develop and disseminate high value models of care and advance the health and wellness for older adults. She is the co-director of the NIA R25 MSTEM THRIVE research education grant in aging to support a pipeline of diverse students to successful careers in aging-related research. She is committed to preparing the healthcare workforce to care for the growing numbers of older adults.
Dr. Lacasse is a Clinical Professor and Director of Teaching/ Learning and Evaluation at the University of Arizona. She is also the Ann Furrow Endowed Professor in Integrative Nursing and faculty in the Gerontology Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program. She has a rich background as a clinician, educator, and researcher focused in gero-oncology, palliative care, and wellbeing of patients, families and health care professionals. She is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older adults with chronic conditions and teaching health care professionals about supporting healthy aging.
Dr. Lee is the Associate Dean of Student Services and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, as well as a Clinical Associate Professor at the U of A College of Medicine-Tucson. With over 23 years of interprofessional practice, she is board-certified in pharmacotherapy and geriatric pharmacy, and holds fellowships with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Geriatrics Society. Dr. Lee's work spans aging research, medication adherence, and health disparities, along with a passion for pharmacy education and academic leadership. She is recognized with multiple prestigious awards and honors for her excellence and contributions to pharmacy.
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement(s):
All faculty, CME planning committee members, and the CME office reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.