The Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference has been developed specifically in cooperation with the WV Board of Medicine, WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine, WV Board of Nursing, and WV Board Pharmacy to meet the 3-hour CME requirement for all physicians, nurses, physician assistants, podiatrists, pharmacists and others who prescribe/dispense controlled substances.
~15 CMEs for MDs, DOs, PA, Pharmacists, Nurses, Counselors, Social Workers and addiction professionals.
CE Credits jointly provided by CAMC Institute
An update on the current state of affairs in WV, Addiction & Mental Health Treatment in Unprecedented Times, Methamphetamine, Enneagram…Who am I, IMPACT-Initiating Medication, Peer Assistance, Connection to Treatment, Technology, Connectivity and SUD Treatment during COVID-19, ACES & Addiction, COVID-19 and Healthcare Professional Moral Injury, Nicotine & Vaping, Pain Treatment & Proper Prescribing, and an update on current legislation and the most current overdose statistics.
This virtual conference is supported by a Physician Education Grant provided by the WVDHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities and administered by the WV Medical Professionals Health Program; Grant # G200722.
We wish to invite you to consider sponsorship of and participation in the Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference: Pain & Addiction, Best Practices & Proper Prescribing scheduled for November 5-6, 2020 as a Virtual Conference Event.
West Virginia law requires all physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, advanced registered nurse practitioners, dentists, etc. who prescribe/dispense controlled substances to complete a continuing education program approved by their respective licensing board. This conference has been developed specifically in cooperation with the West Virginia Board of Medicine and West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to meet the 3-hour CME requirement for all physicians, physician assistants and podiatrists. ~15 hours of CME/CEs for multiple disciplines.
There are several exhibitor or other supportive sponsorships available. Please see attached Exhibitor Application/Contract for details. We also look forward to acknowledging your contribution during the conference.
Time Zone: America/New_York Eastern
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What are the dates for the Appalachian Addiction conference virtual event?
The virtual event is scheduled for November 5 – 6, 2020.
What if I can’t attend the virtual event as scheduled November 5 -6, 2020?
As long as you are registered prior to November 4, 2020, access to the virtual event, including CME, will remain available until March 6, 2021.
Will this conference provide CME/CEs?
Yes, the conference will offer ~15 hours of CME/CEs for multiple disciplines.
Will this conference meet the WV Licensure Boards legislative mandated 3-hour CME for Best Practices & Proper Prescribing?
Yes, the virtual conference has been approved for the 3-hour mandated CME; however, as result of the statute, the attendee must complete these 4-sessions which covers all the objectives of the statute in order to receive the 3-hour mandated CME:
Do I need to register?
Yes, you need to register for the event to be able to access the speaker sessions and visit exhibitor booths and obtain the CME/CE available.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, the attendee registration fee is $110. Exhibitor fees are based on the type of sponsorship level chosen, please review the exhibitor page for more information on the different packages of sponsor levels.
Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?
No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our conference. You only need to have access to the internet.
How does a virtual event work?
Using the credential’s you created while registering which is your login id (this is the mail id you entered) & password, you can login to the live virtual event November 5 – 6, 2020; and anytime up to March 6, 2021 . Once logged in you will be taken to the virtual lobby where you will see the ‘auditorium’ for speaker sessions and the ‘exhibit hall’ to visit exhibitors.
Do the Exhibitors need to create a ‘booth’ or ‘virtual site’?
The vFairs Platform has created an automated process to create and populate each Exhibitor’s Booth. Once participation is confirmed, our team will send you a link to begin the process. Exhibitors will be provided a range of booth templates to choose from. Once completed, company information, logos, documents, etc. will be uploaded.
What’s included with the virtual booth?
Each booth includes the following items:
Can the Exhibitor chat with attendees during the virtual event?
Yes, Exhibitors can chat with attendees during the virtual event. Exhibitors can do group chat as well as private chat with attendees.
What if I need assistance or a ‘walk-through’ of the site?
Technical and Customer Service help is available by emailing aapdac@getvfairs.io