Putting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Practice: Managing Real-Life Situations

Sunday, September 29, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, 235-237

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Carrie L. Nieman, MD, MPH:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Erynne A. Faucett, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

David J. Brown, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: For decades, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) has lagged behind other specialties in terms of racial/ethnic representation throughout the field, from residents to faculty and departmental and national leadership. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are traditionally considered to be underrepresented in medicine. OHNS has not significantly increased representation among these groups at the same rate as other specialties. In part due to limited numbers, it has been difficult to create an inclusive culture with an emphasis on recruitment, retention, and career advancement for underrepresented groups. In order to ensure progress, continued efforts are needed to build capacity around diversity, equity, and inclusion within OHNS in order to strengthen our institutions and improve patient care. Multiple studies demonstrate the importance of ethnic and racial representation among physicians to improve patient outcomes and mitigate health care disparities.

This presentation will be divided into 2 parts: 1) high-yield lectures and 2) case-based discussion. The lecture will cover tangible examples of how to imbue a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within daily practice at an organizational level, from a residency program, department, to institution. Covered approaches can be applied more broadly to any organization or practice setting. The case-based discussion will share real-life scenarios related to trainees, staff, and faculty and provide an open and supportive forum. Overall, the presentation will serve as a primer to understanding the role of the individual and the organization in advancing a culture committed to inclusion and equity within OHNS.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize current standing of racial/ethnic representation within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Identify practical approaches to integrate efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organization.
Discuss common real-life scenarios encountered within residency programs, departments, and institutions related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Panelist(s)

Carrie L. Nieman, MD, MPH

Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Moderator(s)

Erynne A. Faucett, MD

Assistant Professor
University of California-Davis
Sacramento, CA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Panelist(s)

DB

David J. Brown, MD

Professor and Associate Vice President and Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion
University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology
Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD

Associate Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Englewood, CO, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.