Congenital Syphilis in Mississippi

This episode provides an overview of some of the sexually transmitted infections in Mississippi, more specifically Syphilis, and where the state stands with these diseases Joining us are Dr. Paul Byers and Dr. Thomas Dobbs. Dr. Byers is the former State Epidemiologist with the Mississippi State Department of Health. Dr. Dobbs is the former State Health Officer with the Mississippi State Department of Health and the current Dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Dobbs has a clinical position within the Division of Infectious Disease, working specifically in the fields of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections. The Mississippi State Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MSMA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this live activity To claim the CME credit, please go to the MSMA's website to register for the CME and receive the required evaluation. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny White at [email protected]. In compliance with the ACCME and MSMA Standards for Commercial Support, today’s speakers have asked me to advise you that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Planners of this activity were also asked to disclose relevant financial relationships concerned with the content of this activity and they have nothing to disclose. Produced by Kathleen Seeberg, MSMA Director of Communications & Media.