Asylum Network Training, September 22 & 23, 2012 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
PHR’s Asylum Program is Conducting Two Fall Training Sessions
Although online registration for these sessions is now closed, however, you can still register by contacting Jillian Tuck, Asylum Associate (617.301.4248).
Seasoned forensic medical evaluators
and legal experts will provide health professionals with the skills necessary
to document evidence of torture and other human rights abuses for people
fleeing persecution. These physical and psychological evaluations can
help survivors rebuild their lives safely in the US.
Invited participants:
Physicians, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers
Residents, interns, and medical students
Immigration attorneys interested in use of medical forensic evaluations
Meet and network with other health professionals and attorneys dedicated to assisting survivors and learn how you, too, can join the effort!
Day One: Basic Training
Introduction to Physical and Psychological
Documentation of Trauma: Aiding Immigrant Survivors of Torture & Other Human Rights Abuses
For health professionals with no formal training and
moderate to no experience conducting forensic medical evaluations
Saturday September 22, 2012 8:30am-5pm
American Association for the Advancement
of Science (AAAS) 1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington DC
6.5 CME credits, approved by The American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP)
Highlights:
Human rights law, asylum law, and the importance of health professionals and forensic documentation in the immigration process;
Physical and psychological sequelae of torture and other human rights abuses;
Effective medical-legal documentation, including affidavit writing and oral testimony in Immigration Court; and
Best practices for collaboration between health professionals and attorneys.
Day Two: Advanced Training
Advanced Forensic Training for Experienced
Volunteers: Techniques for Increased Effectiveness of
Evaluations and Testimony
For evaluators who have attended a basic training or who have exceptional experience providing forensic medical evaluations.
Sunday September 23, 2012 8:30am-5pm
American Association for the Advancement
of Science (AAAS) 1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington DC
6.5 CME credits, approved by The American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP)
Highlights:
Expectations of immigration judges, and workshop on how to provide powerful in-court testimony;
Combined physical and psychological evaluations;
Demonstrative forensic medical evaluations with medical students and residents;
Roundtable discussion of challenging cases and strategies for complex evaluations.
Learn from the experience of seasoned veteran evaluators!
Complimentary cocktail reception for all training registrants on Friday, September 21, hosted by Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Please email asylum [at] phrusa [dot] org to RSVP and for reception details.
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How to Register:
Tuition for each of these unique, all-day seminars is $125/day.
Each day includes lunch, two coffee breaks, and training materials. CME certificates will be provided at the end of the training day.
Register for both days at a special discounted price of $200.
Registration will close when we have reached capacity for the event, so be sure to sign up now!
For more information,
please contact asylum [at] phrusa [dot] org, or call 617-301-4248.
