Implementation of Pharmacogenetics Services and Clinical Decision Support at a University Teaching Hospital

Event Details

Genetics & Genomics Grand Rounds
January 23, 2019 - 4:00 pm
MRB 102

Presenter Details

Steven Curry, MD
Co-Director, Division of Clinical Data Analytics and Decision Support
University of Arizona, College of Medicine - Phoenix

Steven Curry, MD is a professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. He directs the Department of Medical Toxicology at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and co-directs the Center for Toxicology and Pharmacology Education and Research at UA College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Dr. Curry graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. After a residency in Emergency Medicine in Indianapolis, Dr. Curry completed a fellowship in Medical Toxicology in Phoenix, holding board-certification in both specialties. Dr. Curry has received awards for excellence in medical toxicology, outstanding teaching and research from University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the American College of Medical Toxicology and other organizations. He has consulted for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry and has been recognized for service provided to the US Food and Drug Administration.

Dr. Curry has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, monographs, textbook chapters and letters in the medical literature concerning pharmacology and toxicology. Research interests include critical care pharmacology, hematologic toxins, hepatic failure, mitochondrial actions of drugs and neurotoxicology, as well as health outcomes research.

Continuing Medical Education Credit

Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is being offered for 2018 - 2019 Genetics and Genomics Grand Rounds series through the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

2018 - 2019 Genetics and Genomics Grand Rounds Learning Objectives

  1. Integrate advances in genetic diagnosis and treatment into the day-to-day practices of research and clinical care.
  2. Order appropriate diagnostic evaluations for patients with hereditary medical conditions.

All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

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Contact Info

For more information, please contact: 

Barbara Kahn-Sales, bkahnsales@email.arizona.edu