Massachusetts Medical Society: The Public Health Implications of Nuclear Power

The Public Health Implications of Nuclear Power

Overlapping Health Impacts

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET – Virtual Live Webinar

This webinar will examine the following questions: Is nuclear power the answer to the climate crisis? What are the risks and who are they to? What is the effect of climate on nuclear power plants?

Learn more about the other webinars in this series

3-Part Webinar Series Flyer 


Faculty

Is Nuclear Power the Answer to the Climate Crisis?

Douglas M. Brugge, PhD, MS
Douglas M. Brugge, PhD, MS
Chair, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Endowed Chair in Community Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Public Health

When Nuclear Power Becomes a Nuclear Weapon: The Weaponization of Nuclear Plants

Kate Brown, PhD
Kate Brown, PhD
Thomas M. Siebel Distinguished Professor in History of Science, Program in Science, Technology and Society
Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Moderators

Brita E. Lundberg, MD
Brita E. Lundberg, MD
Chair, Board of Directors
Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility

Vijai Bhola, MD
Vijai Bhola, MD
Fellow, Critical Care
Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center


Per Webinar Registration Fees

MMS Physician Members – $25
Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility Members – $25
Non-member Physicians – $50
Allied Health Professionals/Others – $20
Non-member Residents and Students – $10
MMS Resident and Student Members – Free


Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Massachusetts Medical Society and Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.


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