AOFAS On the Same Page: Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care-Program and CME Materials

Program and CME Materials

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This document provides information about a program and continuing medical education (CME) activity organized by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). The program focuses on addressing racial inequality in American healthcare and healthcare disparities. The agenda includes a book review and discussion, as well as breakout rooms for smaller group discussions among attendees. The AOFAS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative is funded by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, supported by a grant from Stryker.<br /><br />The target audience for this course includes experienced foot and ankle surgeons, generalist orthopaedic surgeons interested in expanding their scope of practice into foot and ankle, post-residency fellows and residents who treat foot and ankle problems, and allied health professionals working in foot and ankle care.<br /><br />The objectives of the course include defining implicit bias, understanding how implicit biases affect healthcare outcomes disparities, and recognizing how implicit biases contribute to healthcare inequities.<br /><br />The AOFAS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME credits for physicians. This live activity is eligible for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Participants are required to participate in the live program, complete an evaluation, and claim CME credits at the end of the webinar.<br /><br />The document also includes disclosure statements regarding any conflicts of interest related to the faculty, planners, and individuals involved in the educational activity. The AOFAS ensures that all relevant financial relationships are disclosed, conflicts of interest are resolved, and education content is reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides an overview of the program, its objectives, target audience, CME credits, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. It emphasizes the AOFAS's commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and improving foot and ankle care.

Keywords

program

CME activity

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

racial inequality

healthcare disparities

implicit bias

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative

CME credits

conflicts of interest

foot and ankle care