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The Harvard Innovation Labs and the Harvard Business School Rock Center for Entrepreneurship are joining the Harvard Club of Austin and the HBS Club of Austin to host a reception for alumni attending the SXSWconference. Take advantage of this convenient opportunity to meet, network, and reconnect with fellow alumni. This is the first of several events we will be...
Medical providers have a unique opportunity to offer tailored support to mitigate the impacts of interpersonal, generational, and systemic harm. Our partners at SHARE in the Office for Gender Equity will conclude our Diversity Week programming with a comprehensive review of trauma-informed practice foundations. Through an interactive workshop, SHARE counselors will lead session participants through various scenarios where dentists can learn and apply informed approaches in their professional practice. ...
According to the 2022 US Dentist Demographic Dashboard, only 3.8% of US dentists are Black and the American Dental Education Association reported a 16% decrease in the dental school application pool in 2020. Dr. Todd Ester, the Director of DEI at the University of Michigan, will lead a discussion on men of color in health care and research. Join us as a community to learn and engage in a thoughtful conversation about these trends in the academic and professional field of oral health.
According to the Equality Act 2010, no individual should face discrimination in service provision, employment, or education. A paper in Nature (July 21, 2023) highlighted that neurominorities, whether they identify as disabled or not, are protected under this law. However, despite this stipulation, many still encounter substantial health inequalities. Dr. Maritza Morell will share her perspectives on ways to develop cultural dexterity in caring for neurodivergent individuals.
A study highlighted in Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience (April 2022) revealed that about 70% of gender minority adults and 56% of sexual minority adults have faced discrimination from healthcare providers. The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center's Dr. Alex Keuroghlian will lead a discussion on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals within the medical system. This session offers the HSDM community an opportunity to learn and engage with a leader in LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Gain insights on how we can enhance our efforts in fostering an inclusive culture for all who come...
Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall, Harvard Medical School
We invite you to join us for a vibrant opening reception, featuring captivating performances by spoken word artists and musicians, along with refreshments. We are honored to have Dr. Nicole Cheek, the 2024 president of the National Dental Association, deliver the keynote address, setting the tone for a week of insightful discussions and meaningful connections.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although the oral health of individuals in the US has greatly improved since the 1960s, there are still subsets of the population that report as having some of the worst oral health in the country. Dr. George Taylor will lead us in a thoughtful discussion around gaining a comprehensive understanding of disparities in oral health and the impact such inequalities have on underserved communities. He will explore how socio-economic disparities are defined and how they influence access to both oral and overall health care....