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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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Disclosures We love the APA No conflicts to disclose
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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
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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
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Responses to Pre-Conference Survey (n=72)
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Demographics: you
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Your role as a pediatric leader in enhancing diversity of the workforce Percent
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Your role as a pediatric leader in enhancing diversity of the workforce Percent
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Not an important issue: 0% Your role as a pediatric leader in enhancing diversity of the workforce Percent
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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
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Discussion of Broad Topics Fernando Mendoza: Why diversity is important Danielle Laraque: Mentorship & diversity Denice Cora-Bramble: Effective strategies
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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
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Open Forum
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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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