CME Information for:

An Introduction to Mindful Eating for Physicians, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners

CMEs are given out in cooperation with The Scottsdale Institute for Health and Medicine and sponsored by:

Sponsored by The University of Arizona College of Medicine
at the Arizona Health Sciences Center

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and The Scottsdale Institute for Health and Medicine. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 or 6 AMA PRA Category I Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Needs Assessment:

With the emphasis on preventative medicine and the research which indicates that stress has a significant impact on over-eating and obesity, healthcare professionals are looking for ways to help themselves and their patients reduce stress levels and modify eating habits, thereby increasing their own, as well as their patients, chances of successfully losing and maintaining weight.

Target Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists

Educational Objectives:

I. Recognizing the concepts of mindful eating

II. Integrating the connection between, and employing the skills of, mindful eating and stress reduction

III. Integrating the connection between, and employing the skills of, mindful eating and health

Method of Participation: This online, interactive learning experience will facilitate the skills of mindfulness practice.

Reviewer: Please see "Paul Sugar, President, The Scottsdale Institute for Health and Medicine" on the "About Us" page.

Disclosures:

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Release Date: 5/1/07 for a period of 2 Years
Expiration Date: 5/1/09

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Estimated Time to Complete: 3 or 6 hours

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