The B.I.G. Symposium 2023: Health Equity at the Forefront

1201 East 60th Street,Chicago IL 60637

05 May, 2023

Description

Black communities in the U.S. suffer from poorer health outcomes, including in digestive health. Despite efforts to address disparities in gastroenterology and hepatology, health inequity persists. A symposium dedicated to Black digestive health is needed to convene experts to discuss the historical, current and future state of health inequity and a way forward. This symposium provides a platform to explore the root causes of health and health care disparities, highlight current problems, and present evidence-based solutions. The B.I.G. Symposium 2023: Health Equity at the Forefront is a critical step towards addressing disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality care and better health outcomes for Black communities. Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion, participants should be able to: Understand how health disparities in a variety of gastrointestinal and liver diseases deleteriously impact the path to health equity in digestive diseases.Describe actionable strategies to improve health equity in gastrointestinal andliver diseases.Discuss concepts of community engagement and patient advocate partnerships with physicians and researchers to collaboratively improve health equity in Black communitiesEvaluate approaches to foster successful mentor/mentee relationships for URIM medical students, resident and fellow trainees, and junior faculty.Target Audience:This activity is intended for Gastroenterologists, Fellows, Residents, Medical Students, Patient advocates and allied health professionals. Accreditation/Designation Statements:This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Med-IQ and The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists (ABGH). Med-IQ is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Med-IQ designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Acknowledgements:Funding support for this program is pending. Registration Information and Assistance:For registration assistance or any other questions, contact [email protected] Complete Course Agenda and Faculty Bios: For full course agenda, please click here Course Directors: Dr. Sophie Balzora and Ugo Iroku, MD - ABGH Co-Founders