GOAL
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, that contribute to the elimination of health disparities. An interprofessional approach will be used in the delivery of this program.
Where? – Room 545B, 5th floor Main Building, Medical Science Campus
When? – October 8, 15, 29; November 5 & December 3, 16 (6 sessions)
Time? – From 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Who? – Course Director or faculty with active participation in any course of the MD Program
**This is a six sessions program. For details please call exts. 2219 or 1868.
15 contact hours credit will be available for physicians.
October 8
“Introduction to Health Disparities in Healthcare: Definition, Concepts and Emerging Frameworks”
October 15
“An overview of Health Disparities from a Social, Behavioral Science, and Biological and Genetic Perspective: The Impact of Behavior, Cultural Competence, Social Status, and Disparities data in Puerto Rico”
October 29 Part A
“Health Disparities in Selected Populations: Persons with Disability, Elderly, Afro-Caribbean/Black, Poor, LGBTT and HIV”
November 5 Part B
“Health Disparities in Selected Populations: Persons with Disability, Elderly, Afro-Caribbean/Black, Poor, LGBTT and HIV”
December 3
“Eliminating Health Disparities in Healthcare: Integrating Science, Practice and Policy: Evidence-based Solutions and Examples”
December 16
Curricular Projects Presentation
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* Register at dotma.adams@upr.edu or call 787-758-2525 ext. 2922
