About Us
Our Mission

To provide leading medical home and healthcare transition education to healthcare professionals, patients, and their care providers, to encourage best practices and promote the engagement of individuals in their care and their overall health and wellness as members of our communities.

Education Partners
Accreditation

Continuing medical education modules include:

Healthcare Transition for Healthcare Providers
Healthcare Transition for Youth & Family
The Medical Home for Healthcare Providers
The Medical Home for Youth & Family
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Medical Home and Healthcare Transition Project Team

Medical Content Specialist:

Diane Pappas, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics

CME Project Manager

Kathleen Bunch-Meneses, MS Program Manager, Continuing Medical Education, University of Virginia School of Medicine

VDH Project Lead:

Marcus C. Allen, MPH, Director of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Virginia Dept. of Health, Maternal and Child Health Program

Nursing Content Specialist:

Jann Balmer, PhD, RN, Director, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education

Lead Nurse Planner:

Kathryn Reid, PhD, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CNL Associate Professor, University of Virginia School of Nursing

Family and Community Content Specialist:

Dana Yarbrough, MA, Center for Family Involvement, Partnership for People with Disabilities, Virginia Commonwealth University

Planning Committee Members (in addition to individuals listed above)

Shamaree Cromartie, MPH, Virginia Dept. of Health
Bethany Geldmaker, PhD PNP, Virginia Dept. of Health
Carla Hegwood, MPH, Virginia Dept. of Health
Meagan Robinson, DrPH, Virginia Dept. of Health
Disclosures

The University of Virginia School of Medicine, as an ACCME accredited provider, and The University of Virginia School of Nursing Continuing Education as an ANCC accredited provider, endorses and strives to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards of Commercial Support and with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Content Integrity Standards, Commonwealth of Virginia statutes, University of Virginia policies and procedures, and associated federal and private regulations and guidelines on the need for disclosure and monitoring of proprietary and financial interests that may affect the scientific integrity and balance of content delivered in continuing education activities under our auspices.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing require that all Continuing Education (CE) activities accredited through this institution be developed independently and be scientifically rigorous, balanced and objective in the presentation/discussion of its content, theories, and practices.

All faculty authors participating in an accredited CE activity are expected to disclose relevant financial relationships with commercial entities occurring within the past 12 months (such as grants or research support, employee, consultant, stock holder, member of speakers bureau, etc.). The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing will employ appropriate mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts of interest to maintain the standards of fair and balanced education to the participant. Questions about specific strategies can be directed to the Office of Continuing Medical Education, University of Virginia School of Medicine or the University of Virginia School of Nursing Continuing Education, Charlottesville, Virginia.

The individuals involved in the planning and development of content of these modules have identified no financial affiliations associated with this content.

Disclosure of Discussion of non-FDA approved uses for pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices:

The University of Virginia School of Medicine, as an ACCME-accredited provider, requires that all faculty presenters identify and disclose any off-label uses for pharmaceutical and medical device products. The University of Virginia School of Medicine recommends that each physician fully review all the available data on new products or procedures prior to clinical use.

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For questions about CME credit provided for this program, contact the University of Virginia Office of Continuing Medical Education at 434.924.5310.