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Register for the first LCA Boot Camp coming on February 13-14 & March 27-28, 2023! The healthcare sector is large producer of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution and we urgently need evidence-driven solutions to address the resulting health impacts of health system functioning. LCA literacy and competency is crucial in developing the evidence base to guide solutions in reducing the healthcare industry’s carbon footprint and is essential for anyone considering a career in sustainability, as LCA can be a valuable tool in managing the performance of a health organization. This course will provide an introduction into the use of life cycle assessment in the healthcare sector and will provide mentorship for participants to perform their own desired LCA study through the duration of the course. In this course, you will learn: February 13-14 live-virtual training: Fundamentals of LCA according to ISO 14040 standards How to define LCA’s Use of SimaPro software and databases required to complete an LCA Process mapping and material flow assessment Data collection and practice with creating assumptions Study design advantages and pitfalls Five-week break During this time, you will work with your team (or individually, if you do not have team members) to access and assimilate the needed data identified during the January to complete your LCA. Each team will have one more check-in meeting with program faculty and staff to assist with troubleshooting and other logistics. March 27-28 live-virtual training Data synthesis and analysis Sensitivity and certainty analyses Drafting LCA reports and other dissemination strategies Identify best practices for interpreting and sharing LCA results Training Co-Director: Cecilia Sorensen, MD, Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Training Co-Director: Cassandra Thiel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Population Health and Department of Ophthalmology at the New York University Langone Health. This training is designed for any individuals or teams (2-5 individuals) interested in health care sustainability who have an LCA idea in the healthcare space. Professionals at all career stages are welcome to attend, and we encourage trainees and early-stage investigators to participate. To register for this training, you must have: Basic familiarity with excel or similar data management software. Basic descriptive statistics experience (e.g. computing averages, standard deviations). Access to a working laptop or tablet with video and audio capabilities. Register for the 4-day LCA Boot Camp. https://columbia-workshops.regfox.com/2023-winter-life-cycle-assessment-boot-camp Subscribe for updates on new LCA Boot Camp details or registration deadlines. https://columbia.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=60d3eb536eacd93ffd4c56c08&id=2be38add55 Contact the LCA Boot Camp team at ColumbiaSHARP.LCA@gmail.com Capacity is limited. Paid registration is required to attend.

The 1-year Columbia MS in Human Nutrition involves an intense year of study; thesis research with options in basic nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and public health nutrition; and preparation for medical school, as well as a broad range of new and important healthcare careers. Join our webinar and alumni panel discussion, where Institute faculty, staff, and alumni will provide an overview of our one-year MS in Human Nutrition program with insights on career paths and program highlights from the alumni. The session will close with a Q&A. Click 'Register for the Webinar' above to register. We look forward to speaking with you.

Program Overview VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites you to join the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing an overview of high yield challenging scenarios in the management of ANCA-Vasculitis. Through a combination of lectures and case-based presentations, this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice. Video Access Following the program, all registrants will have access to lecture video recordings for ONE month. Learning Objectives TBD Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC 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. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of x.x AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Overview VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Updates on recent advances and optimal management of kidney transplantation in a one-day course. Video Recordings Following the program, all registrants will have TWO WEEKS to review lecture video recordings. Learning Objectives 1. Describe the risk of chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy and the latest advances in treatment options. 2. Discuss current practice and recent advances for complications pre-and post-kidney transplant. 3. List the most recent results of the new Kidney Allocation System. Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC 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.
 Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of x.x AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.