Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

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Cancer Equity Colloquium

presented by Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

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Notification icon Friday, April 29, 2022 12 PM - Saturday, April 30, 2022 12 PM America/New_York

Event info

OVERVIEW

Now more than ever, the presence of social inequities in healthcare is evident. The two-day “Cancer Equity Colloquium” aims to improve patient care through addressing various aspects of these inequities and their contributors within the realm of cancer. Presenters from a wide array of backgrounds will bring unique perspectives to the following topics related to cancer inequity: language, health education, economics, and infrastructure. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to interact with speakers during throughout the symposium; the meeting will function as a vehicle for future collaborations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Improve oncology patient outcomes in underserved communities
  • Advance conversations/promote awareness and understanding of inequities in cancer care
  • Promote solutions to address factors leading to cancer inequity
  • Develop ongoing relationships among attendees to develop collaborative initiatives to promote equity in cancer care

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is targeted to Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, and Psychologists; in addition to the lay public and private business. This course may also be of interest to physicians who practice in preventative medicine, public health, psychology and mental health, family medicine, oncology and hematology.

ACCREDITATION

The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.

Faculty
  • Colin D. Weekes

    Course Director

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