22nd Annual

Forensic ScienceSeminar

November 5-7, 2025

Registraion begins: September 1, 2025

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Guest Speakers

Dr. Stanley Fisch

Dr. Fisch is Professor of Pediatrics & Dean of Students at the UTRGV School of Medicine.

Sonja Eddleman, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Sonja Eddleman is a distinguished leader and educator in forensic nursing. Ms. Eddleman directs forensic nursing services at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Jamie Ferrell, MBA, BSN, RN, DF-IAFN, CA/CP SANE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Jamie Ferrell is a distinguished leader and educator in forensic nursing. Ms. Ferrell is Clinical Director, Forensic Nursing Services at Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Texas.

Pete Singer, MSW

Pete Singer is the Executive Director of GRACE, which works to equip faith communities to better recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.

Marguerite DeWitt, MD, JD

A member of the faculty of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Daniel Reyes, MD

Andrew Campbell, MPH

Cynthia Garza, PsyD

Lora Spiller, MD

Kennedy Olson

Michael Sanchez, PhD

Alex Davidson, MS

Angela Schladoer, DPM

Lt. Greg Reyero

Hilda Loria, MD, MPH

Brittany Thompson, RN

Mike Sloan, Mdiv

About our seminar

SEMINAR IN FORENSIC SCIENCES

Child Abuse Education Program of South Texas Objectives:
Utilize the most up-to-date information concerning domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect to improve patient care and client service

Collaborate more effectively with colleagues in health care, law enforcement, advocacy and counseling

Take appropriate steps to maintain your health and well-being as an intervener and advocate for children

Location and Accommodations

Isla Grand Beach Resort
(956) 761 – 6511 
500 Padre Island Blvd 
South Padre Island, Texas 78579

www.islagrand.com

To receive the Forensic Seminar conference rate or to book online enter
Room block cut-off date: October 14, 2025
Cabanas: $109.00 Condos: $220.00 Group Code: 2511CAEPST

Forensic Science Seminar

Continuing Education Credits.

About credits

Professionals have the opportunity to get credits.

From physicians to social workers, LPCs, LMFTs, LCSW Counselors, pyschologists, nurses, law enforcement, attorneys  and judges – all of our attendees are looking to stay on top of the latest trends and information. Educational Summary and Evaluations must be submitted by December 1, 2024.

Educational Summary and Evaluations must be submitted by December 1, 2024.

Physicians

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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine (UTRGV SOM) and Child Abuse Education Program of South Texas. UTRGV SOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UTRGV SOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (including 1 hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility). UTRGV SOM designates the live activity “Case and Image Review” for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.

Social Workers, LPCs, LMFTs, LCSW Counselors & Psychologists

Upon completion, 15.50 hours of instruction (including 1 hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility) will be provided. An additional 2 hours is available for live activity “Case and Image Review” Texas licensing agencies for social workers, counselors and psychologists do not preapprove CEU programs (for certain State approved organizations) It is the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that subject material complies with the requirements of their respective licensing board. Requirements include attending the entire conference and the completion of an evaluation form to receive CEUs.

Nurses

NURSE: Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #16598, for 15.50 Contact Hours, plus 2 SANE Hours”. Contact hours are only applicable for initial full course. Participants must attend entire conference day to receive credit.

Law Enforcement Attorneys/Judges

Law Enforcement: TCOLE hours will be given upon completion. Attorneys & Judges: Course has been submitted and pending approval by the Texas Bar for Continuing Legal Education.

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22nd Annual Forensic Science Seminar

November 5-7, 2025

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