Caroline L. Gummo, MHS is currently the surveillance manager for RIDOH's tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and STD programs. She has a background in epidemiology, medical laboratory sciences, and a strong interest in infectious disease. In her current role, there are opportunities to touch multiple branches of public health, including data management and analysis, program evaluation and operations, grant preparation, community collaboration, and more.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss RI regulations for syphilis screening during pregnancy and adequate treatment during pregnancy
• Describe congenital syphilis pathways to diagnosis and CDC case definitions
• Underline syphilis testing algorithms
• Explain RI data on incidence, case characteristics, infant and maternal outcomes, and missed opportunities

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.

Intended Audience

Medical professionals. 

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