Health Sciences Professor Presents at International Conference
From left, Kathy Cerminara, J.D., J.S.D, LL.M, professor of law, NSU Shepard Broad College of Law, and Alina Perez, J.D., MPH, L.C.S.W, health science professor, PCHS Department of Health Science.
Alina M. Perez, J.D., MPH, L.C.S.W, a health science professor presented at the XXXVII International Congress on Law and Mental Health. The conference took place in Lyon, France, July 3-8, under the auspices of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health (IALMH).
The IALMH brings together the international community of researchers, academics, practitioners, and professionals in the fields of law, mental health, medicine, public health, and the health care sciences to present new information and updates on important issues affecting individuals and populations across the world, providing an interdisciplinary and comprehensive look at important law and mental health issues. The IALMH conferences take place every two years in different countries across the world, held at different prominent universities.
Professor Perez was part of a panel composed by professors dedicated to enriching the curriculum for students pursuing careers in law, medicine, humanities, and the health care sciences. The topic of the panel was “Incorporating Therapeutic Jurisprudence into Curriculum”. Panelists were representing universities from Canada (York University), and the United States (Nova Southeastern University and University of Illinois).
Professor Perez teaches a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduated levels for the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences in the Department of Health Science, focusing on health care practice, law and ethics and diversity and disparities.
Posted 08/14/22