Program introduction and accreditation statement

“Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Emergencies: A Physician Education Program”

This curriculum is a sixteen moduleprogram designed to assist physicians in obtaining experience in bio-terrorism preparedness training. There are eleven Biological Agents, four Chemical Agents including a Chemical Overview and one Nuclear Radiological Emergencies modules. These modules will provide valuable information during any public health emergency involving these agents.

“The Psychological Impact of Disaster and Terrorism: Tending to the Hidden Wounds”

This curriculum is a four module program designed to assist physicians in treating trauma resulting from terrorism and natural disasters.

Accreditation Information

• The Medical Society of the State of New York is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the ACCME.
• The Medical Society of the State of New York designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 Category One credit towards the AMA/PRA (Physicians Recognition Award). Each physician should claim only the hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the education activity.

Disclosure Statement

• Faculty participants do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any commercial entities whose products, research or services may be discussed in these materials.
• There is no discussion of investigational or unlabeled uses of products.

Program Authors

BCN Program Author - Angelo Acquista, MD

Angelo Acquista, M.D., received his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine in 1981 and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan as an Attending Physician and Clinical Instructor in the Intensive Care Unit. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and tropical diseases, and he is an Honorary Police Surgeon of the New York City Police Department. He also served on Mayor Giuliani's Task Force on Bioterrorism and is the former pro bono Medical Director for the New York City Office of Emergency Management. He also serves as Senior Medical Advisor for New York City Council Speaker, Gifford Miller.

Psychological Impact of Disaster Program Author - Craig Katz, MD

Dr. Craig Katz is currently Director of Psychiatric emergency Services and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical School in New York City. Dr. Katz also co-founded Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) in 1998 and has served as its President since that time. DPO is a unique charitable organization devoted to the provision of voluntary psychatric care to people affected by disasters both in the United States and beyond. Dr. Katz also serves on disaster advisory panels for both the American Red Cross in Greater New York and the American Psychiatric Association's NY County Distric Branch and writes, lectures, and conducts research on various aspects of disasters as they relate to psychiatry. He has also been active in other areas within the APA as well as at the American Psychoanalytic Association. He has a small private practice in New York City.