Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Ophthalmology
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Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Describe how bias, discrimination, and racism affect health care outcomes and physician wellness, and how cultural humility and critical allyship can be used as tools in combating discrimination
- Describe emerging research on diversity & equity in Ophthalmology
- Understand and apply learnings to become effective allies and advocates in the healthcare setting, with a special emphasis on the needs of vulnerable populations and equity-deserving groups
CanMeds Roles: Health Advocate, Medical Expert
Sub Sessions
Authors: Nadine Cheffi1, Sukhmeet Oshan2, Adil Bhatti3. 1University of Ottawa, 2University of Waterloo, 3Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Author Disclosures: Nadine Cheffi: None Sukhmeet Oshan: None Adil Bh...
Authors: Imaan Z. Kherani, Daiana R. Pur , Nupura K. Bakshi Author Disclosures: I.Z. Kherani: None. D.R. Pur: None. N.K. Bakshi: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer, Novartis, Biogen, Roche, Teva. Any direct financial payments including receipt of honorar...
Authors: Danica R. Kindrachuk Author Disclosures: Danica Kindrachuk: None Abstract Body: Purpose: To examine and educate on the scope of domestic violence injuries in ophthalmology, to examine its prevalence, to delineate ophthalmology’s key role in detection and advocacy, and to discuss efficacy of interventions.
Authors: Mostafa Bondok1, Mohamed Bondok, Rishika Selvakumar, Nina Ahuja, Edsel Ing Author Disclosures: Mostafa Bondok: None Mohamed Bondok: None Rishika Selvakumar: None Nina Ahuja: None Edsel Ing: None
Authors: Nikki Rousta, Isra M. Hussein, Radha P. Kohly. Author Disclosures: N. Rousta: None. I.M. Hussein: None. R.P. Kohly: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer, Novartis. Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organ...