Enhancing Physician Understanding of Health Disparities in Obstetrics and Gynecology Description

Dates and Times

Start: 3/26/2025 7:30 AM
End: 3/26/2025 9:30 AM

Objectives

1. Increase Awareness of Health Disparities: Educate physicians on the current state of health disparities in obstetrics and gynecology, including statistics on maternal and infant mortality rates, access to care, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes among diverse populations.

2. Identify Social Determinants of Health: Equip physicians with the knowledge to recognize and assess the social determinants of health that contribute to disparities in obstetric and gynecological care, emphasizing the role of race, ethnicity, income, education, and geographic location in influencing patient outcomes.

3. Implement Strategies for Equity in Care: Provide practical strategies and interventions that physicians can incorporate into their practice to address and mitigate health disparities, including culturally competent care, community engagement, and advocacy for policy changes that promote health equity in obstetrics and gynecology.

Speakers

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.