Dr. Zachary Shepard is the Principal Toxicologist for the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Division of Environmental Health. His work examines the health risks posed by environmental contaminants in the environment and teaches people how to protect themselves from chemicals.

Learning Objectives:

•    Describe what PFAS is and the magnitude of the problem that PFAS poses to public drinking water in Rhode Island
•    Recognize health effects associated with PFAS
•    Explain how public drinking water is regulated in the United States
•    Translate the science of PFAS to the public

Continuing Education:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. The Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians: Rhode Island Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participations in this activity.

This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of CME credit in Risk Management of section 6.0; 6.2.1 RI CME re-licensure requirements.

Intended Audience

Medical professionals

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