Health Equity Week

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and advancing equitable care for every patient. Throughout Health Equity Week, nationally recognized experts and Northwestern faculty will explore the complex factors that shape health equity, share emerging research and best practices, and facilitate meaningful dialogue that equips participants with practical strategies to create more equitable systems of care, education, and leadership.

Target Audience: Everyone including Northwestern faculty, staff, residents, fellows, students and community members.

Objectives:

1. Describe the social determinants of health including disparities as they apply to various disease processes and recognize their impact on adverse health outcomes.
2. Identify the roots of mistrust, unconscious bias and stereotyping and the ways that these attitudes affect clinical encounters.
3. Discuss the skills needed for effective communication across cultures, languages and socioeconomic groups.
4. Access existing health equity resources.
5. Describe innovative solutions to health inequities and healthcare disparities.

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.