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Diversity Within Diversity: Examining Structural Change to Promote Diversity

Authors: Hansa Bhargava, MD; Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, MSc
CME / ABIM MOC Released: 6/15/2021; Reviewed and Renewed: 8/3/2023
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- The rationale for structural changes to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in healthcare and scientific workforce
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- Recognize systemic inequities contributing to healthcare disparities

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Hansa Bhargava, MD

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Giselle Corbie -Smith, MD, MSc

Kenan Distinguished Professor of Social Medicine Director
Center for Health Equity Research
Professor
Internal Medicine
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

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Scientific Content Manager, WebMD Global, LLC

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Diversity Within Diversity: Examining Structural Change to Promote Diversity

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Moderator

Hansa Bhargava, MD

Faculty

Giselle Corbie -Smith, MD, MSc

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Shanthi Voorn, PhD

Diana Lucifero, PhD

CME Reviewer

Hazel Dennison, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CHCP, CPHQ, CNE

CME / ABIM MOC

Diversity Within Diversity: Examining Structural Change to Promote Diversity

Credits Available

You Are Eligible For

Target Audience and Goal Statement

Disclosures

Moderator

Hansa Bhargava, MD

Faculty

Giselle Corbie -Smith, MD, MSc

Editors

Shanthi Voorn, PhD

Diana Lucifero, PhD

CME Reviewer

Hazel Dennison, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CHCP, CPHQ, CNE

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Diversity Within Diversity: Examining Structural Change to Promote Diversity