Location

Please check the individual session for location or broadcast availability.  

Frequency

Monthly

Series Director

Kimberly Kay Lopez, DrPH, MPH

Target Audience and Needs

Physicians, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals need to be regularly updated on issues related to social justice and equity. The series will examine how the issues intersect with the delivery of healthcare. It will also complement patient care education and training by focusing on the social and cultural context in which patients live and are served.

Educational Methods

Educational methods will include lectures, case presentations, and panel discussion.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

• Identify relevant social justice issues affecting healthcare practice.
• Assess how social justice issues influence the health and well-being of patients. 
• Implement strategies to address social justice and equity issues encountered in the workplace. 

Evaluation

Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Series Coordinator