The overall goal is to provide focused education to faculty in the integration of health disparities knowledge, practice and attitudes in the MD curriculum of the UPR School of Medicine, to contribute to the elimination of health disparities. An interprofessional approach will be used in the delivery of this program.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE*
SEPTEMBER 29
Introduction to Health Disparities in Healthcare, an
overview of the social Determinants of Health and
Cultural Competence
Facilitators: Dr. America Facundo and Dr. Lourdes Soto
OCTOBER 6
Health Disparities in Selected Populations: LGBTT and HIV
Facilitators: Dr. Carmen Velez, Dr. Alberto Carreras and
Dr. Yasmln Pedrogo
OCTOBER 13
Health Disparities in Selected Populations: Persons with
Disability and the Elderly
Facilitators: Dr. Elsa Orellano and Dr. Yasmln Pedrogo
OCTOBER 20
Eliminating Health Disparities in Healthcare: Integrating
Science, Practice and Policy: Evidence-based Solutions
and Examples
Facilitators: Dr. Enid Garcia and Dr. Edna Acosta
*This is a four session program.
REGISTER AT:
or call 787-758-2525
ext. 2922,1 868, 2119
