Title: Crisis in Ukraine: Current and Future Issues

Date: Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Time: 09.00 AM EDT UTC-04

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Registration Fee: Complimentary to members and non-members, but you must register to attend. If you are not a member and wish to attend, you can create a free profile here, but membership is always encouraged as it is the most beneficial. 

The escalating conflict in Ukraine has caused the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. More than 6 million Ukrainians have fled their home country and an estimated 8 million are being displaced within Ukraine. The majority are women and children, but also elderly people, heightening the dramatic impact this crisis. As countries are in the process of hosting Ukrainian refugees, come meet our experts who have extensive experience helping displaced populations deal with challenges and build resilience.

* This webinar is part 1 of a 2 part series on the Ukrainian crisis in Europe. Webinar 2 details will be posted soon.

Webinar Faculty:

PEC Chair: Dr. Sarah Kohl

PEC Co-Chair: Dr. Yen Bui

Migrant and Refugee Health Interest Group Chair: Dr. Sapha Barkati

Webinar Moderator: Dr. Yen Bui

Speakers:

From the Frontline: Dr. Dmytro Dmytriiev

Situation update and health care priorities in Ukraine: Dr. Dorit Nitzan

Resettlement issues and challenges facing Ukrainian refugees in surrounding countries:  Dr. Paul Spiegel

Mental health and psychosocial support needs during the war in Ukraine:  Dr. Alisa Ladyk-Bryzghalovaa

Psychological issues in the post-resettlement period:  Dr. Georgi Kroupin

Course Objectives: 

By the end of this webinar, the attendee will be able to: 
• Recognize the particularities of the current crisis in Ukraine
• Discuss the most promising treatment modalities for PTSD
• Help patients overcome resettlement challenges and facilitate their integration in host countries

Who Should Attend:

• Infectious Disease Practitioners – Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists
• Travel Health Practitioners – Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists
• Public Health Practitioners
• Family Medicine Practitioners
• Any others who care for travelers and migrants