EM2102F "Does Diversity in Medicine REALLY Enhance Quality? A Multiple-Choice Quiz" (IM GR-022621)
This evidence-based presentation will review studies demonstrating the positive impact of a diverse physician workforce on patient care and medical research. Barriers to achieving diversity in medicine will be discussed along with strategies to overcome those barriers.
Target Audience
UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Provide 2 examples of how the lack of diversity in medicine is harmful to patient care
- Provide 2 examples of how diversity enhances the quality of patient care
- Provide 2 examples of barriers to enhancing diversity
- List 2 strategies to enhance diversity in medicine
Quinn Capers, IV, M.D., FACC, FSCAI
Rody P. Cox Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Associate Dean of Faculty Diversity
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA
Price
Required Hardware/software
Activities should be run with recent versions of common browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome