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Tiger Bites Podcast

Tiger Bites Podcast Episode 3.8

Advocacy as a State Employee

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Do you feel passionately about an area of your work and want to raise awareness on the topic? Listen in as Drs. Nicole Freehill and Neelima Sukhavasi describe their experiences conducting advocacy work locally, regionally and nationally while being mindful of their role as a state employee.

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At the conclusion of this live activity, the learner should be able to:

  • Determine what form of advocacy work would be most meaningful for your cause
  • Identfy 2-3 avenues for advocacy in your field
  • Describe the rules associated with advocacy work as a state employee

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Hosts: Michelle Moore, Psy.D and Jay Mussell, PhD

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The Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans designates this live educational activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The following faculty and planning committee members have reported they do not have any financial relationships with ineligible entities: Nicole Freehill MD, Neelima Sukhavasi MD, Laura Bell, PhD, Ashley Walker, Lee Engel, MD, PhD, Michelle Moore, Psy. D, Jay Mussell PhD

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