Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Applied Research Training Day

Fort Belvoir, VA US
May 21, 2026

This activity explores medical research in the Military Health System. Topics include obtaining informed consent, designing research protocol, research resources and funding, basics of statistical analysis, and discussion activity of current research and lessons learned. Posters detailing recent research projects will also be available for viewing before, during breaks, and after scheduled talks.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician associates/physician assistants, social workers, dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, registered dieticians, dietetic technicians, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the principles, methodologies, and ethical considerations in healthcare research.
  2. Enumerate resources available within the Military Health System including funding, biostatistics, DHA Component Office of Human Research Protections, DHA Clinical Investigations Program Office.
  3. Explain their role in furthering medical research through collaboration across disciplines and organizations.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 AAPA

    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.75 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 3.75 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 3.75 hours for completing this activity.

  • 3.75 ADA CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for 3.75 continuing education credits.

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.75 ANCC

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 3.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.75 APTA

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.375 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.

  • 3.75 Attendance
  • 3.75 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO 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. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
05/14/2026
Course expires: 
06/04/2026
Event starts: 
05/21/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/21/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center
9300 DeWitt Loop
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
United States

Dr. Gioia Chilton, PhD, ATR-BC, CSAC. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

US Army Captain Haana McMurray, MD. Presenter has received research grants from HJF and Sight Sciences. All relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies have been mitigated.

Joseph Procaccino Jr., J.D., M.F.S. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Dr. Nerayda Sevilla- Dusch, MPH, PhD, CAsP. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Dr. Teonette Velasco, PT, DPT, OCS. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Dr. Pravmir Verma, MD.Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Dr. Nora Watson, PhD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

CDR Ling Ye, DDS, PhD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 3.75 AAPA

    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.75 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 3.75 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 3.75 hours for completing this activity.

  • 3.75 ADA CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for 3.75 continuing education credits.

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.75 ANCC

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 3.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.75 APTA

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.375 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.

  • 3.75 Attendance
  • 3.75 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO 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. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements:  CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80%. The deadline to claim credit is Jun 4, 2026.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim CE/CME credit. For inquiries regarding the access code or accommodations, please email Ms. Kathleen Keister at [email protected].

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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