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Miniseminars P11 MINISEMINARSEducational Objectives: 1) Critique an EMR system on the basis of cost, usability, workflow, quality, support, and return on investment. 2) Comply with meaningful use criteria to receive incentive money.

Program Description: This miniseminar addresses a common knowledge gap regarding the purpose and process of maintenance of certification (MOC) in our field. Expert panelists include representatives from the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Education Council. Attendees will understand MOC as a 4-component, lifelong learning and quality improvement program. We will address concerns, anxieties, and misconceptions of part III MOC; 2 panelists who have recently taken and passed the part III examination (1 academic and 1 private practice) will describe their experiences and recommendations. Finally, we will share AAO-HNS educational resources designed for lifelong learning and MOC preparation. Educational Objectives: (1) Recognize MOC as a lifelong learning and quality improvement program. (2) Understand the 10-year cycle and the specific requirements for each of the 4 components of MOC. (3) List AAO-HNS educational resources designed for lifelong learning, maintenance of certification, and recertification.

Numerous built environment factors have a negative effect upon human health and wellbeing, including lack of natural daylighting, light trespass, poor air quality, poor water quality, damaging noise pollution, uncontrolled thermal conditions, constraints and limitations on physical mobility, disorienting surroundings, amongst others. A new vision for environmental health extends beyond the traditional removal of negative factors that cause illness and disease to embrace aspects of the built and natural environment that support physical health and emotional wellbeing.