The Sam and Elizabeth Nixon Lectureship in Family Medicine
August 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Laura Mosqueda, MD
“Elder Abuse: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Care”
Venue:
McGovern Medical School – MSB 2.135
Virtual:
Zoom Meeting Number: 934 5838 9576
Bio:
Dr. Laura Mosqueda is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of USC. Since joining KSOM her roles have included: Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Associate Dean of Primary Care, and Dean. She is a widely respected authority on elder abuse and care of older adults. She is the principal investigator and co-I on several NIA grants and is a senior advisor to the National Center on Elder Abuse. As a clinician, researcher, educator, and academic administrator, she has a unique perspective that is informed by her extensive experiences in the community, including her role as a volunteer long term care ombudsman.