Inclusive Medicine Series: Black Men In White Coats R.I.S.E. Up!

1664 N. Virginia St.,Reno NV 89557

21 April, 2022

Description

In this session, Dr. Dale Okorodudu, founder of Black Men In White Coats, will discuss the state of Black men in the medical field. In this session, Dr. Dale Okorodudu, founder of Black Men In White Coats, will discuss the state of Black men in the medical field. As the nation becomes more diverse, it is important that our healthcare system adapts to care for the population. The lack of Black men in medicine has been deemed a crisis by many experts in the field. This session will educate learners as to how they can become a part of the solution.   Presentation presented by: Dale Okorodudu, M.D. | Founder of Black Men in White Coats and Assistant Professor UT Southwestern - Department of Internal Medicine    Location Information:  Reception: 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. William N. Pennington Health Science Building Foyer Presentation: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. William N. Pennington Health Science Building, Room 102 & 103 Free and Open to the Public Approved for 1 AMA and Ethics CME credits The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program provides 1 CME credit towards the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirement for 2 hours of training related to ethics, pain management, or addiction care during each licensure period. Event Hosts: The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion with support from the UNR Med See it To Be it Initiative and the UNR College of Science ADA: If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact UNR Med events by Friday, April 15, 2022 at [email protected]. Recording: This event will be recorded and potentially used in university promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to its recording and allow the University of Nevada, Reno to use this video. If you don't want consent to this event being recorded, please let organizers know. For questions and CME information, please contact Jennifer E. Dougherty, Ed.D. at [email protected]