Event

Office of Educational Affairs - Faculty Development Series

Topic: Dueling Pandemics: Health Equity Lessons Learned During COVID-19

When:

Thursday, February 16, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
ZOOM Meeting

Speakers:

Ross Jones, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
Medical Director, UF Health and Family Medicine - Elizabeth G. Means Center; Medical Director, Total Care Group; Medical Director, Community Health
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Shama Patel, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
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Target Audience:

Faculty, Residents/Fellows

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe factors that lead to increased exposure to Coronavirus among racial/ethnic minorities
2. Identify specific SDOH associated with COVID-19 related hospital admission, morbidity, and mortality
3. Cite examples of disparities in screening and health outcomes for patients with COVID-19 infection
4. Examine how approaches to improve trustworthiness can improve outcomes for patients from marginalized communities

Accreditation

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

Credit

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the Activity.

Disclosure

Ross Jones, M.D. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. Shama Patel, M.D., M.P.H. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.

For additional information, contact Charity Snodgrass (904) 244-8263 charity.snodgrass@jax.ufl.edu.