UVM Larner Medical School Coronavirus Webinar: The Science of Social Distancing

Description

The University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine invites you to join us for a free, informational webinar Thursday, March 19th from 3:00 - 4:00pm (EST) facilitated by Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy, Jan Carney, MD, MPH, to help our communities both understand the information provided by public health officials and to offer guidance on how to best protect yourself and others.

Topics for Discussion:

A status update of COVID-19
How I can keep myself and others safe
What is social distancing?
Why social distancing is important?
Practical advice to follow
Where should I get my information?

Jan Carney, MD, MPH: Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy; Professor of Medicine, Director Graduate Public Health Programs, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont; Commissioner of Health for the state of Vermont, 1989-2003.

Areas of Expertise: Public/Population Health, Health Policy and Advocacy; Clinical and Translational Research; Linking Public Health and Clinical Medicine