A Classroom Every Week: Adolescent Overdose Deaths and the Role of the Pediatric Workforce - 2024 Annual Oration

A Classroom Every Week: Adolescent Overdose Deaths and the Role of the Pediatric Workforce - 2024 Annual Oration

It is important to address the critical issue of adolescent overdose deaths and the pivotal role of the pediatric workforce. This activity is an exploration, blending real-world statistics with compassionate inquiry, aiming to understand the complexities and dynamics that contribute to this pressing public health crisis. We will navigate the multifaceted landscape of adolescent substance use and overdose, discussing prevention strategies, early interventions, and the crucial role of pediatricians in identification and support. Together, we seek to empower physicians and other health care providers with knowledge and empathy, equipping them to make a tangible difference in the lives of young individuals and their communities.

History of the Oration
The Massachusetts Medical Society’s (MMS) Annual Oration dates back to 1804 when Dr. Isaac Rand delivered his dissertation entitled, On Phthisis Pulmonalis, and the Use of the Warm Bath. For more than 200 years, MMS orators have addressed a wide spectrum of topics germane to the evolving practice of medicine.

Faculty
Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, MS 
Chief, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Mass General for Children / Harvard Medical School

Scott Hadland is the chief of adolescent and young adult medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He holds triple board certification in general pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and addiction medicine. Dr. Hadland's clinical and research interests focus on adolescent and young adult substance use disorder prevention and treatment and on improving care for youth and families affected by substance use. As part of these efforts, he seeks to improve education on addiction for pediatricians in the US and beyond. His work has been published in leading journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, The BMJ, Pediatrics, and JAMA Pediatrics, and he has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NBC News, National Public Radio, and other leading news outlets. He is a member of the editorial board of Pediatrics and was the 2020 recipient of the Emerging Leader Award in Adolescent Health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2023, he was selected to the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, which brings together national leaders committed to facing critical challenges in partnership with the Clinton Presidential Center and George W. Bush Presidential Center. Dr. Hadland’s research is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Heart Association, among other foundations.

Intended Audience
This activity is designed for health care leaders, physicians, residents, other health care professionals and students in all health care professions.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology of substance use-related harm among US adolescents and young adults (“youth”)
• Prescribe opioids in a manner that optimizes pain management while minimizing risk for long-term opioid use and addiction
• Facilitate evidence-based screening, treatment, and harm reduction for youth with substance use disorders

Accreditation & Credit Information
Accreditation Statement  
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  

Course Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: $40.00
MMS Resident/Student Member: Free
Non-Member Physician: $90.00
Non-Members Resident/Student: $20.00
Allied Health Professional/Other: $32.00

Activity Term
Original Release Date: December 11, 2024
Review Date(s): N/A  
Termination Date: December 11, 2027

Format and Estimated Time to Complete: Video/1 hour

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Mac OSX 10.6 higher

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