In partnership with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and a professional diversity speaker, the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) has created the highly interactive, virtual program Building Cultural Intelligence to Breakdown Racism. Set for Wednesday, September 30, this program will not only address racism as a public health crisis but will also systematically train participants to improve their cultural intelligence. The event will provide physicians and other health care professionals with a space to have conversations about racism by reflecting on gaps in awareness of cultures, traditions, and ethnicities, and then take the powerful steps toward personal improvement.
After the conclusion of the program, participants will be invited to keep the conversation moving forward by opting into the OAFP’s first ever Racial Equity Book Club. The club will meet monthly during a weeknight via Zoom. A physician volunteer will facilitate the discussion by using guided questions to help readers share their personal reflections of the book being reviewed.
- Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
- Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving
- Political Determinants of Health by Daniel E. Dawes.
Additional details are provided on the OAFP website including an extended reading list with recommendations from members and partner organizations.
Continuing Medical Education
This Live activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 4.5 live Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Additionally, this initiative is perfectly timed to coordinate with the launch of the American Board of Family Medicine’s (ABFM) new Health Disparities/Equity Self-Directed Clinical Performance Improvement activity. Participants in our Building Cultural Intelligence to Breakdown Racism program can put their knowledge into practice and make it count for ABFM credit!
- Ohio Member: $180
- AAFP Member (Non-Ohio): $200
- Resident: $130
- Student: $100
- Non-Member: $250.
Register today!
For questions regarding the program, please contact Deputy Executive Vice President Kate Mahler, CAE, or call 800.742.7327.
For questions regarding registration, please contact Coordinator of Events & Foundation Programs Caitlin Laudeman or call 800.742.7327.