Southwest Indiana AHEC to host workshop for preceptors November 2

Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is partnering with the University of Southern Indiana, University of Evansville and Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville to present a free workshop for preceptors, fieldwork educators and clinical instructors from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2 at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in Evansville.

Continuing education credits will be provided by the USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Bethany Huebner,Department Chair for the School of Physical Therapy and Health Professions Education and the Program Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Evansville. The title of her presentation is "Three Secrets to Treating a Case of the Mondays."

Also presenting at the workshop are:

• Dr. Kevin Valadares, Professor and Chair of Health Administration and Health Informatics at the University of Southern Indiana, who will be speaking on one of his research areas using emotional intelligence to support leadership and team development.

• Dr. Sarah Volkman, Geriatrician at Deaconess Primary Care for Seniors in Evansville, who will share her expertise of integrating age-friendly practices within a healthcare system.

• Dr. Shawn Curry, Clinic Director for the Internal Medicine Resident-Faculty Clinic at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, who will talk about his journey "From the Back Roads to a White Coat: A Unique View of Mentorship for the Underrepresented Student."

Deadline to register is October 25. To register, visit USI.edu/swi-ahec.

About the Continuing Education:

In support of improving patient care, University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.