Scientific Grand Rounds are a series of 60-minute virtual presentations by internal and external research scientists and leaders recognized for their expertise in areas aligned with Advocate Aurora Health strategic priorities.

Course Director:
Brandie Taylor, PhD, MPH; Scientific Research Director, Aurora Research Institute LLC
Michelle Simpson, PhD, RN; Research Scientist, Aurora Research Institute LLC

Overall Objectives:

1. Describe a broad range of internal and external research findings and scientific advancements to improve patient centered outcomes
2. Discover new clinical and healthcare knowledge, skills, and strategies derived from evidence-based research
3. Apply research findings to clinical practice to increase quality patient care and help people live well

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, investigators, nurses, pharmacists, research team members, research scientists, administrators, and others involved or interested in academic research.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statements

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.