LIVE KEYNOTE: Unconscious Bias in Medicine Bernard Lopez, MD, MS, CPE
Session Objectives:
1. Define unconscious bias and describe its effects on key action
2. Describe its physiologic basis and its main purpose in human function
3. Name at least 4 ways to mitigate unconscious bias
Dr. Lopez has no disclosures.
Presentation Title: Diagnosing & Treating Societal Somatic Dysfunction: Direct Techniques for Dismantling Systemic Racism & Oppression Julia McDonald, DO, MPH
Session Objectives:
1. Be introduced to the concept of structural racism and obtain vocabulary to discuss how racism and racist policies stem from a complex system of social and political structures.
2. Identify some components of structural racism within medicine, medical education, Osteopathic Professional Organizations, and our own practice sites.
3. Identify and practice using resources to support the creation of an inclusive, diverse, and anti-racist culture in our workplaces, profession, and world.
Dr. McDonald has no disclosures.
Presentation Title: Diversity & Inclusion in Medicine Panel-- Workforce Issues in Maine & Beyond
Panelists:
Joel Kase, DO
Bernard Lopez, MD, MS, CPE
Arabella Perez, LCSW
Regina Phillips, LCSW
Robert Zavaleta, PCHC
Jade Duncan, PCHC
Goals of this Discussion:
1. Explore Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the context of healthcare delivery in Maine.
2. Appreciate local, regional and national available data regarding D&I.
3. Increase awareness among physicians and other healthcare workers of D&I cultural impact and effect on healthcare disparities and outcomes.
4. Explore avenues to advance efforts to improve health equity in our communities.
Panelists have no disclosures.