Members participating in the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians’ (OAFP) Health Equity & Social Justice Discussion Club can claim professional enrichment activity continuing medical education (CME) simply by attesting to their participation and completing a CME Reporting Form.
Register today to participate in the next discussion on Thursday, July 15, and earn valuable CME credit. The discussion of colorism is a continuation of OAFP’s Health Equity & Social Justice Discussion Club and will dive into the undeniable impact that this discriminatory practice has on the health of our patients of color and on the medical community as a whole. The content is free, the credit is free, and the experience will be rewarding!
To advance the conversation, the OAFP has created a curated collection of virtual content for you to access which includes links to articles, podcasts, quick videos, feature-length films, and much more. Choose as many resources as you like to immerse yourself into the cultural discussion of colorism. Physicians who wish to explore and dive into a deeper understanding into the physical and mental health impacts of colorism have several routes to embrace the virtual content.
Option 1: Utilize the Participant Resource Guide and follow the three-step process for awareness building and action planning around this important social justice topic. Participants are encouraged to work through the material at a pace of their choosing.
Option 2: Participants may pick-and-choose which materials they want to consume from the full list of Resources on Colorism and self-study. There are plenty of options to choose from!
Option 3: Members may join their peers for a discussion on the issue of colorism on Thursday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. with moderator Karin Small Wurapa, MD, MPH.
- Why colorism is so widespread but not often talked about
- How colorism impacts our patients of color and the medical community as a whole
- What are some actions to take around challenging and ending colorism, and much more.
This session will take place via Zoom, registration is free and open to all OAFP members as a benefit of membership. Additional information can be found on the OAFP website or by contacting Deputy Executive Vice President Kate Mahler, CAE.