Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: When Identifying the Problem Is Not Enough, Leadership Must Take Action
CME Activity Pricing
ASCRS Member Price: FREE
Nonmember Price: FREE
ASCRS gratefully acknowledges the unrestricted educational grants received in support of this program from Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Ocuphire and Sight Sciences.
Description
Join ASCRS and ASOA Leaders and keynote speaker Artika Tyner, JD, EdD for a thoughtful discussion about leading social justice issues. This interactive event works to increase awareness, share experiences, and foster open communication and understanding. We highlight research and resources to empower our members to take action to improve patient care, staff retention and satisfaction, practice partnership recruitment, and clinical trial participation. The esteemed keynote lecture will be followed by an insightful panel discussion and QA with the audience.
Credits: By completing this activity you will earn 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Duration: 90 minutes
Activity Expiration Date: December 31, 2023
Keynote Speaker
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Artika Tyner, JD, EdD |
Moderators
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Leon W. Herndon, MD | Ann Caroline Fisher, MD, ABO |
Faculty
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Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, ABO | Cathi Lyons, MHA, COE | Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA | Douglas J. Rhee, MD, ABO | Fasika A. Woreta, MD, ABO |
Learning Objectives
Ophthalmologists attending this program should be able to:
- Discuss the definition of micro and macro aggressions
- Review implicit bias and recognize how it can influence behavior
- Discuss the effect that implicit bias and micro and macro aggressions can have on patients, trainees, potential partners and clinical trial recruitment