Description

Physician Health & The Iowa Physician Health Program

Let's talk about Physician Health! Understanding what the Iowa Physician Health Program is, how it can help and who they work with.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of the Iowa Physician Health Program
• Understand how physicians can utilize the Iowa Physician Health Program
• Understand how the Iowa Physician Health Program works with the enforcement division and licensing division

Natalie Lyons, BS IADC - My entire career has been working with individuals who have struggled with substance use and mental health issues. Prior to coming to the Board of Medicine, I was a parole officer and worked in the judicial system running the drug court program in the 8th judicial district for 3 years before moving back to the Des Moines area. I also worked at House of Mercy in Des Moines for 6 1/2 years. I currently serve on the Federation of State Physician Health Programs research committee and safe haven committee.

CME Credit: 

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is the accredited provider and has approved this activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, American Osteopathic Association credit, and continuing education contact hours. The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. If you have questions regarding continuing education credit, please email cme@dmu.edu.