Addressing Health Equity in Michigan - Caring for Patients with Disabilities; and Identities and Cancer Disparities
Webinar
Description: These sessions are part of the Michigan State Medical Society Addressing Health Equity in Michigan webinar series and meets 3 hours of Michigan's LARA requirement for three hours of implicit bias training.
Objectives (Caring for Patients with Disabilities):
- Define and understand terms related to disability in healthcare
- Differentiate and understand major federal policies that protect people living with disabilities, including medical students and physicians
- Understand how disabilities contribute to health disparities
- Gain awareness of Disability Theories over time
Objectives (Identities and Cancer Disparities):
- Review the concept of Minority Stress and impact on health outcomes in the United States related to cancer
- Examine cancer risk factors, screening rates, and barriers to care within the LGBTQ+ communities
- Understand and be prepared to advocate on the importance of SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) data collection
- Consider and reflect on opportunities for improvement - Learn about Project ECHO as an example
Earns: 3 CME Credits
Disclosures:
None of the planners or speakers for this educational event have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Statement of Accreditation
The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The MSMS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Presenter:
Latonya Riddle-Jones, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Wayne State University
Duration:
3 hours,10 minutes
Release Date: September 29, 2025
Expiration Date: September 30, 2028