Poetic Medicine: A Prescription for Brain Health in Dementia Patients & Caregivers

Friday, April 11, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Other, Phoenix, AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

The UACOMP DOM Grand Rounds series is a weekly large group didactic session on a variety of topics relevant to generalists and specialists within the specialty of Internal Medicine.

Objective(s): 1 To introduce the practice/intervention of poetic medicine 1 To explore its efficacy for dementia patients, specifically, how it can stimulate memory and improve communication as well as promote the formation of new memories. 2 To explore the methodology used in dementia-specific sessions. 4 To briefly explore the benefits and application of poetic medicine for dementia caregivers.
Location: Other
Specialties: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Oncology, Pulmonary Medicine

Faculty Disclosures:
Rosemarie Dombrowski, PhD (Nothing to disclose - 02/19/2025)
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1. To introduce the practice/intervention of poetic medicine
2. To explore its efficacy for dementia patients, specifically, how it can stimulate memory and improve communication as well as promote the formation of new memories.
3. To explore the methodology used in dementia-specific sessions.
4. To briefly explore the benefits and application of poetic medicine for dementia caregivers.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. 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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be issued for requests received up to 7 days prior to the conference.
No refund will be provided once the conference begins.

The organization holding the activity reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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