Child Abuse Medical Provider (CHAMP)

For New York State Medical Professionals...

New York State's
DESIGNATED
MENTOR SITES

Locations at:

• Upstate Medical University
  (Syracuse)
• Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
  (Manhattan)
• Bellevue Hospital
  (Manhattan)
• Children's Hospital /Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital
  (Buffalo)
• Strong Memorial Hospital
  (Rochester)
• Montefiore Medical Protection Center
  (Bronx)
• SUNY Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn)
• New York Medical College, Children's Advocacy Center at the Westchester Institute For Human Development
• Queens Child Advocacy Center
  (Forest Hills)
  

In New York State, this program was first introduced as the Child Abuse Medical Provider (CHAMP) Program,  funded through a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

In addition, a "Network" of providers, both novice and expert, has been established. This allows New York providers to continue learning through case conferences and peer review. An on-line forum for this network is available through CHAMP-L. The advanced continuing education course will provide an additional educational resource to CHAMP providers.

How the CHAMP Program Works...

• Medical Providers Register for COMPREHENSIVE COURSE
  (with CME credits) ($20) and the pre-test. 
• Purchase ($31.95) and complete
  Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse  
• Take the post-test
• Receive e-mail results of post-test
• Participate in Mentorship

Who is eligible to participate as a CHAMP provider?

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) may purchase the book Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse and are encouraged to contact a local CHAMP provider to ensure collaboration.

The mentorship is...

New York Providers also have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship with a professional who is experienced in performing child sexual abuse exams. There is no fee for a provider to participate in this mentorship. Providers spend a minimum of 15 hours at a designated mentor site and learn through observation of pediatric examinations. Preference for these mentorships will be given to providers in geographically underserved areas. Individualized scheduling is arranged according to geographic area and time constraints. Upon successful completion of the mentorship, the provider will be awarded 15 CME credits.

This opportunity is made available through a grant from the New York State Department of Health to the State University of New York Research Foundation.

For more information about CHAMP, contact: 

Linda Markell, CHAMP Coordinator
Phone: (315) 464-2047
Fax: (315) 464-2048

Ann Botash , MD, CHAMP Director
Phone: (315) 464-5834
Fax: (315) 464-2030

For Mentors Only...

Other Resources...

• NYS Department of Health Protocol
• FAQs
• CHAMP-L is an e-mail forum for CHAMP participants only. 
  It allows users to seek information in the field of child sexual abuse.