Inaugural Educational Luncheon
Awkward is Better than Silence: Conversations on Advancing Health Equity
Women in Medicine was created to unite – through connection, education, and dialogue – individuals from all backgrounds who share an interest in important health topics. Women in Medicine is also an opportunity to learn and to support the next generation of frontline and primary care physicians. In the inaugural year of this annual event, through collaboration and shared information, we will examine issues in health equity with a two-part goal:
- Enhance the environment for inclusiveness
- Raise critical scholarships for medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.
FSU College of Medicine
The Florida State University College of Medicine focuses on educating outstanding, patient-centered health care providers with a focus on elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations. The Women in Medicine Educational Luncheon will be hosted, on a rotating basis, by one of the medical school’s six regional campuses across Florida.
Event
Join us in our inaugural Women in Medicine Educational Luncheon & Scholarship Campaign as we host dynamic speakers in a panel discussion, including vignettes, personal stories and thought-provoking dialogue addressing the topic, “Awkward is Better than Silence: Conversations on Advancing Health Equity.”
The event is virtual in 2021 and your lunch will be provided by Panera via delivery or pick up.
Our Panelists
- Camara Phyllis Jones, M.D., MPH, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow and Adjunct Associate Professor;
Morehouse School of Medicine - Joedrecka Brown Speights M.D.
Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine & Rural Health;
Co-Chair of FSU College of Medicine Wellness Committee;
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity - Elena Reyes Ph.D.
Professor;
Regional Director Southwest Florida - Jeannie S. Moorjani, M.D., FAAP
Board-certified pediatrician at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children;
Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences
We will also hear from:
- Alma B Littles M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Academic Affairs - Cynthia M. Harris, Ph.D
Associate Dean for Public Health and Director and Professor of the Florida A&M University Institute of Public Health - Juliette Lomax-Homier, M.D.
Campus Dean, Fort Pierce Regional Campus; Florida State University College of Medicine
Everyone is Welcome!
Supporters of Florida State University, the FSU College of Medicine, business leaders, health care professionals, alumni, students, family members, friends and anyone with an interest in health equity, inclusion and other important health topics are invited to attend.
Proceeds in 2021 will support scholarships for medical students at the Orlando Regional Campus who come from underrepresented backgrounds. Goal to provide 15 - $5,000.00 scholarships (total $75,000)
Individual registration: $45
Registration includes lunch that will be provided by Panera – delivered directly to you or you may pick up!
Research and Links
- AAMC Trustiworthiness Toolkit
- NEJM Racial Disparities Presentation
- Vital Voices Podcast
- Camara Jones - TED talk
- Addressing racial inequities in health care
- Combating Anti-Black Racism in Health Professions Learning Environments (podcast)
- Diversifying a Competent Health Care Workforce for the 21st Century
- Harris announces $1.5B investment for health equity
Voices
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