Sian Cotton, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, founding director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and the Turner Farm Foundation Chair.  A Professor in the Departments of Family and Community Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Cotton has an active research lab with ongoing clinical studies focusing primarily on mindfulness-based interventions and integrative medicine practice-based research.  In 2007, Dr. Cotton was awarded a K23 career development award by the National Institutes of Health to examine the role of spiritual coping and health-related quality of life in adolescents with a chronic illness. Currently she serves as the Vice-Chair for the Academic Consortium of Integrative Medicine and Health, a network of 75 leading academic institutions.  She is often invited to speak with community organizations and businesses, healthcare audiences, and academics about mind-body medicine for stress reduction, and preventive and wellness-based approaches to healthcare. 

At the end of this activity learners will be able to:    

1. To understand the drivers of burnout and the impact of chronic stress on well-being 

2. To describe the science behind mindfulness and mind-body techniques for improving well-being 

3. To experientially practice 1-2 techniques as take-away resources for well-being 

This event is eligible for CME/CEU credit. To receive CME/CEU credit, you must certify your attendance in the last 10 minutes of the session by clicking the link provided in the Zoom chat of the presentation.

 Accreditation Statement:  

The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians and allied health professionals.  

UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit maximum reflects all Osher Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds to be offered in Fiscal Year 2023. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Acupuncturists: This live activity is approved by the State of California Acupuncture Board for 1 hour of Category 1 CE course credit (provider number 1377). 

CME Disclosure Statement: 

Planners: Shelley Adler, PhD, Selena Chan, DO; Anand Dhruva, MD; and Patty Moran, PhD, have no financial relationships to disclose. 

Speaker: Sian Cotton, PhD, has no financial relationships to disclose.

Zoom Link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/98034547274?pwd=dklxUkpCK3JHMk1YOVJ2SW9CQkROUT09  

Meeting ID: 980 3454 7274

Passcode: 303790