Overview
This monthly webinar series offered by Auburn University’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education at no cost to participants.
The series features experts from a variety of sectors including education, business, industry, public service, finance, and presents information and skills essential for navigating today’s ever-changing world.
Upcoming Webinars
November 19, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. Central Time
A Practical Guide to Caring for Burns
Alisha Z. Jiwani
Burns. They’re scary and painful as you sit in a crowded emergency room or urgent care facility for hours to get help. As for looking online for medically safe home remedies, how do you know what to believe? This program is designed to educate healthcare professionals and individuals on the basics of burn injury, management, and prevention. Through an informative presentation and practical examples, participants will learn burn first aid, gaining insights into how to effectively prepare and care for a burn injury in the pre-hospital or outpatient setting. This presentation aims to improve health outcomes for those affected by burn injuries by empowering individuals to be active participants in their care and enabling healthcare professionals to better understand what to do.
Dr. Alisha Z. Kiwani MD MPH CWSP, Nia Health
Dr. Alisha Z. Kiwani MD MPH CWSP wants to see a world where comprehensive and adequate burn specialty care is accessible for everyone. Dr. Jiwani is a U.S. Army trained Burn Surgeon with over 10 years of experience caring for burn, wound, and trauma patients in different hospitals and burn centers across the country. Currently, she is the primary burn specialist at Nia Health, the first tech-enabled standalone outpatient burn care center for non-life threatening burn injuries. Nia Health is conveniently headquartered in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jiwani is a guest lecturer and presenter on burn care and prevention, a clinical instructor, and a medical consultant.
Dr. Jiwani holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Harvard University, an MD-MPH dual degree with Delta Omega Honors from the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio joint with UT Houston’s School of Public Health, and split General Surgery residency training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA and University of Alabama Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. She completed her Burn Surgery Fellowship at the world-renowned U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) Burn Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX and her Trauma Fellowship at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. She is one of 11 Certified Wound Specialist Physicians (CWSP) practicing in Alabama. She is also certified in Botox® and Dermal Filler injections.
December 17, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. Central Time
Navigating Team Dynamics and Alignment: Setting the Course for a Successful New Year
Dr. Courtney L. Teague
Hey there, leaders! Ready to kickstart the new year with a bang? As we dive into another round of opportunities and challenges, one thing's for sure: strong team dynamics and alignment are the secret sauce to reaching your organizational goals. Join this interactive session where we'll roll up our sleeves and explore the ins and outs of team dynamics. We'll dish out strategies and best practices to navigate those group interactions like seasoned sailors charting a course. We'll tackle everything from clarifying roles and expectations (because who likes wandering around in the dark?) to building tight-knit teams that feel more like family brunch than just co-workers. And let's not forget about aligning our goals and objectives – it's like syncing up our GPS devices to reach the same destination.
Dr. Courtney L. Teague, "The Uncommon Coach", Executive Coach & Performance Improvement Expert
Dr. Courtney L. Teague, renowned as "The Uncommon Coach," is a distinguished executive coach and performance improvement expert with over 17 years of experience. She excels in transforming organizational challenges, such as bad hires and high turnover, into opportunities for cultivating thriving, efficient workplace cultures. As the founder of CLT & Associates, she leverages a proven improvement framework to enhance performance management and coaching across various sectors. Dr. Teague is a certified International Coach Federation (ICF) coach and a Prosci-certified change manager, showcasing her deep expertise in guiding organizations through transformative changes. Through her work, Dr. Teague empowers leaders and teams to achieve unparalleled excellence in performance and productivity.
Past webinars are available on demand through Canvas Catalog.
Last Updated: October 22, 2024