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ForwardHispanic Women/Latinas in Medicine: Critical Needs for Empowerment and Transformation in Practice 2024 - Live (in-person)
Course Directors - Rosie D. Frazier, M.D., Mayo Clinic and Sofia Davila, M.D., FAAP, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
September 13 - 15, 2024 - The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Scottsdale, Arizona
Through insightful discussions, attendees acquire a deep understanding of the unique challenges encountered by Hispanic women/Latinas in medicine and learn effective strategies to overcome them. Renowned speakers lead the discussion on a variety of topics, including career advancement, leadership skills, and work-life balance. This course addresses important issues such as equity advocacy, microaggressions, culturally sensitive care, and healthcare disparities among Hispanics. Whether a student, early-career professional, or established practitioner, this course provides a networking platform to connect, share experiences, and find mentorship to support your journey in healthcare.
Target Audience
Physician, physician assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, resident fellow, and student.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify skills needed to overcome challenges faced by HWM.
- List cultural biases related to HWM stereotypes that may impact patient care.
- Assess practical strategies to increase well-being of HWM.
- Define skills for HWM leadership development.
- Recognize networking opportunities for HWM career advancement
- Examine healthcare disparities in the Hispanic population
- Contrast initiatives for community engagement in the Hispanic population.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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A special room block rate of $299 (USD) with applicable city/state taxes, plus a $25 non-commissionable daily resort fee (usually $35), per night, is available for course participants and guests.
Resort fee will cover amenities such as wifi, guest room calls, access to the spa facilities, complimentary 2-hour bike rental per registered guest per day, tennis-pickleball, and basketball court privileges (including equipment rental).
Gated self-parking is available for $10 for up to 10 hours or $20 for overnight parking.
Group rates apply 3 days prior and 3 days following the course dates, based upon space availability. To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block fills or by Thursday, August 15, 2024. Please make your reservations early to ensure accommodations at the discounted rate.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Mayo Faculty
Evamaria Anvari, MD
Eva M. Carmona Porquera, MD, PhD
Rafael Fonseca, MD
Jean Fox, MD
Rosie Frazier, MD
Keith Jones, MA
Martha-Gracia Knuttinen, MD, PhD
Blanca Lizaola-Mayo, MD
Tisha Lunsford, MD
Mariela Rivera, MD
Leticia Rolon, MD
Laura Suarez Pardo, M.D.
Sarah Umar, MD
Ana Zamora Martinez, M.D.
Guest Faculty
Adriana Alvarez, MD
Mirla Avila, MD
Elizabeth Bonachea, MD
Sofia Davila, MD
Fiorella Hernandez, MD
Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD
Monica Hoff, MD
Akintade Latifat, MD
Connie Mariano, MD
Heidi Renpenning
Jeanette Schnierle, M.D.
Niko Verdecias, Dr.PH
Jenny Zablah, MD
Diana Zepeda-Orozco, MD, MS
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credits |
|---|---|
| Friday | 6.25 |
| Saturday | 6.75 |
| Sunday | 4.75 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.75 Attendance
Price
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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