BWH Nature as Medicine: Supporting Health, Resilience & Community

November 30, 2022

A rapidly growing body of scientific evidence establishes the need for time in nature exposure to green space, and wellbeing activities such as Forest Therapy to support and promote human health. This course is a one hour live streamed introduction to the science behind the health benefits of nature, including physical health, mental health, and cognitive performance. The course also provides practicing clinicians with exposure to programs that promote provider wellbeing and leadership, as well as tools to incorporate nature prescribing into their clinical practice.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for Primary Care Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants & Psychologists across the Mass General Brigham system.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the latest scientific advances in nature and medicine.
  2. Apply the health benefits of nature into clinical practice.
  3. Recognize practitioner wellness opportunities available through these practices.
  4. Describe the public health benefits of exposure to nature and green space.

Additional Information

Provided by: 

Brigham & Women's Hospital & Mass General Brigham

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Participation
Course opens: 
08/17/2022
Course expires: 
12/16/2022
Event starts: 
11/30/2022 - 7:00pm EST
Event ends: 
11/30/2022 - 8:30pm EST
Cost:
$25.00
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7:00 PM

Introduction  | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

7:05

Background of Forest Bathing | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

7:17

Nature Benefits for Physical Health | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

7:29

Nature Benefits for Mental Health | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

7:42

Nature Benefits for Cognitive Performance | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

7:53

Nature as Medicine for Patients | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

8:06

Nature as Medicine for Providers | Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP

8:20

Q & A

8:30 PM

Adjournment

Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP - Course Director
Division of General Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM)

MOC COMPLETION CRITERIA

Participant completion for MOC points will only be reported to the boards at the conclusion of the activity. 

MOC points can only be awarded if you attended the entire hour session. 

Please have your ABIM ID available when completing the survey for MOC points.

The survey is accessible through the evaluation.

Lifelong Learning MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program

Upon successful completion of this activity, if you wish to receive MOC Part 2 points you will need to enter your ABIM ID number in the pre survey section. The Mass General Brigham Office of Continuing Professional Development will verify completion of activity and report to the ABIM. Your MOC credits will be available in your board profile by the end of the calendar year. If any data provided on this form is returned by the boards as incorrect, the Office of Continuing Professional Development will contact you by email to request the correct information. Diplomates are responsible for checking their ABIM Portfolio for confirmation of MOC Part 2 points.

 MOC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Participation

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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