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Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory
A joint webinar for NephU & PsychU members
Description:
Please join us for this timely discussion honoring Black History Month with three speakers on the topic of racial disparities in the provision of healthcare in the Black American community. Harriet A. Washington, Dr. William Lawson, and Dr. David Smith will discuss the issues facing the Black community arising from decades of systemic inequality.
*Speakers are paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Hasib H. Bhojwani is an employee of OPDC.
If you would like to register for the 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST broadcast, please click below:
Featured Speakers
Harriet A. Washington, MA
Lecturer in Bioethics-
Columbia University*
- Lecturer in Bioethics, Columbia University
- Award Winning Author of Medical Apartheid
William Lawson, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist, Adjunct Professor-
University of Maryland School of Medicine & Dell Medical School*
- Psychiatrist
- Adjunct Professor, UMSOM
- Professor Emeritus Dell Medical School
David Smith, MD
Psychiatrist-
UC Davis & Sutter Medical Center*
- Psychiatrist
- Clinical Faculty
Hasib H. Bhojwani, MD
Medical Science Liaison-
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
- Hasib H. Bhojwani, MD, is a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Neuroscience Medical Affairs.
Location
Online
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Social Determinants Of Racial Disparities In Chronic Kidney Disease
March 4 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
NephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the Kidney Health Community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU 's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.
May 2020 MRC2.CORP.X.04767