NY Metro Chapter: Movie Night: Of Medicine and Miracles
Event Description:
Of Medicine and Miracles follows Dr. Carl June as he attempts to find a cure for cancer using the HIV virus. All of June’s research and work are on the line when 5-year-old Emily Whitehead, who has run out of options to beat her Leukemia, becomes the first child to enroll in his experimental trial.
Hear from Dr. Chana Glasser, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, speak from her experiences with pediatric cancer research. This interactive program will start with the film screening (access available 1 week in advance). This will be followed by a discussion with experts and audience Q&A.
Speakers:
Chana Glasser, MD
Christy Spalink, DNP, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, OCN, RN
Agenda:
- View film Of Medicine and Miracles prior to start of our event. (Film available up to 1 week in advance)
- 6:30-6:45 p.m., ET: Welcome and Chapter Meeting
- 6:45-8:00 p.m., ET: Panel Discussion/Q & A
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the scientific process involved in finding a cure for pediatric leukemia
- See how one group of researchers develops a novel experimental therapy as a potential cure for pediatric leukemia
- Share in the experiences; both elations and disappointments, of clinical trial participants that showcases the important roles they play in clinical research
Registration Information:
This event is complimentary to NY Metro Chapter Members and $25 for Non-Chapter Members. Click here to register. No refunds will be given after May 16.
Contact Hour Information:
- Chapter Member (contact hour): $0
- ACRP Member (contact hour): $15
- Non-Member (contact hour): $30
To receive contact hours: Purchase the contact hours and attend the program. After attending the event, log on to the ACRP website and visit learning.acrpnet.org, click “GO TO MY COURSE”. Select your event, confirm attendance and take the event evaluation between 1 and 30 days following the event and obtain the online certificate." After 30 days, contact hours are no longer available.