2026 State Session - Domestic Violence (2026 AC Live)

Only available as part of a package

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the prevalence, risk factors, and health consequences of intimate partner violence and domestic violence across diverse patient populations.
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe validated screening tools and recognize clinical indicators that may assist in identifying patients experiencing intimate partner violence.
Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate appropriate physician interventions, including patient support, safety planning, referral to community resources, and compliance with Florida reporting requirements.

Michelle Mendez, DO, HPF, FAAOE

Owner/Solo Family Physician

Mendez Family Care & Aesthetics

Dr. Michelle Mendez is dual board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Mendez was awarded her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1996 from Nova-Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a three-year residency in Family Medicine at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Her training was augmented by a two-year tour aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV67), where she served as the General Medical Officer as well as the Women’s Health Officer for a crew of over 5,000 men and women.

Additionally, Dr. Mendez was the supervisory physician for eight Flight Surgeons, two General Medical Officers, as well as a cadre of Physician Assistants and Independent Duty Corpsman. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University’s Nurse Practitioner training programs, as well as a clinical preceptor for 3rd and 4th year Osteopathic Medical Students from NSU-COM and LECOM-Bradenton and the prospective core clinical coordinator for the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.