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Diversity in Academic Pediatrics Fernando S. Mendoza MD, MPH Danielle Laraque, MD Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA Peter G. Szilagyi, MD MPH (Moderator)

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1 Diversity in Academic Pediatrics Fernando S. Mendoza MD, MPH Danielle Laraque, MD Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA Peter G. Szilagyi, MD MPH (Moderator)

2 Disclosures  We love the APA  No conflicts to disclose

3 Learning Objectives  Learn about critical issues regarding diversity in academic pediatrics  Enhance our leadership abilities with respect to workforce diversity  Reflect, and bring lessons back to our programs

4 Outline of Session  Panel will discuss broad topics Fernando Mendoza: Why diversity is important Danielle Laraque: Mentorship & diversity Denice Cora-Bramble: Effective strategies  Questions submitted from you  Open forum

5 Responses to Pre-Conference Survey (n=72)

6 Demographics: you

7 Your role as a pediatric leader in enhancing diversity of the workforce Percent

8 Your role as a pediatric leader in enhancing diversity of the workforce Percent

9 Not an important issue: 0% Your role as a pediatric leader in enhancing diversity of the workforce Percent

10 What can the APA do? Programs  Continue New Century Scholars Program  Mentorship programs (alone or with other organizations)  Faculty development workshops (women, minorities) Actions  Systematically assess needs of members  Provide information on opportunities  Educate members, provide data, provide forums  Work on loan repayment programs etc.  Provide leadership roles for women, minority members  Promote research on disparities  Emphasize diversity in publications, conferences, statements  Provide resources, tools, guidelines for home institutions Pipeline  Start early, work actively in medical school & residency

11 Discussion of Broad Topics  Fernando Mendoza: Why diversity is important  Danielle Laraque: Mentorship & diversity  Denice Cora-Bramble: Effective strategies

12 Questions from Participants to the Panel  Strategies used by APA, other organizations  Recruitment  Diversity within the major disciplines  Cultural competence  Mentorship  Challenges  Local strategies  Role models

13 Open Forum

14 Thanks to our Panel!  A cademic  P ediatric  A ssociation Leadership in education, research, patient care, and advocacy Remember, it is all about children


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