Trainee Diversity & Inclusion Conference – November 12th, 2022
Excellence in Action: Lifting As We Climb
The theme of the fifth annual trainee diversity and inclusion conference will be Excellence in Action: Lifting As We Climb. We are honored to have a national leader as our Keynote speaker to provide us insights on this topic and encourage us to change systems, and reflect on how we too can strive for equity. We are also fortunate to have panels of UVA faculty members and community members to share their insights on career development, harnessing your passions and balancing resident and faculty wellness.
This conference is free and designed for medical students, GME Trainees, GME faculty and staff. Please direct any questions you may have to RHCDIUVA@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.
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Keynote Address - "The Equity Imperative for Graduate Medical Education"
Dr. Bonnie Mason, MD, FAAOS
Medical Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, American College of Surgeons
Orthopedic Surgeon
Featured Panelist & Moderators
Discussion Topic: Career Development and Harnessing Your Passions Outside of the Workplace
Dr. A. Rashard Dacus
Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Arturo Saavedra
Dermatology
Discussion Topic: Enhancing Resident and Faculty Well-Being through Systems and Culture Change
Dr. Ebony Hilton-Buchholz
Anesthesiology
Dr. Carrie Sopata
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Karen Warburton
Nephrology
Director of COACH
Conference Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Opening Remarks | UVA Health Leadership, GME & HCDI Leadership |
| 8:40am | Won't You Be My Neighbor - Ice Breaker | |
| 9:00am | Panel Discussion: Career Development & Harnessing your Passions Outside of the Workplace | Dr. Rashard Dacus Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb Dr. Arturo Saavedra |
| 10:00am | Workshop Session | A. Faculty Development Session - Mentoring URM Trainees & Recipes for Success B. Success on Away Rotations C. How to be a Good Mentee D. Seeking out Programs that are Supportive of DEI & Global Health |
| 11:00am | Keynote Address | Dr. Bonnie Mason |
| 12:00pm | Lunch Break (Poster Session) | |
| 1:15pm | Community Panel | Athena Gould (Big Brothers & Big Sisters) Yolanda Harrell (New Hill Incorporated Increasing Financial Literacy in Black Community) Janasha Bradford (Edward Jones & Author of "Mahogany and Friends") Anthony Haro (Director, Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless) |
| 2:00pm | Panel Discussion: Enhancing Resident and Faculty Well-Being through Systems & Culture Change | Dr. Ebony Hilton-Buchholz Dr. Carrie Sopata Dr. Karen Warburton |
| 3:00pm | Closing Remarks | HCDI Leadership |
| 5-7:00pm | Networking Happy Hour |
HCDI Leadership & Board
Dr. Erik Scott
Cardiothoracic Surgery
President
Dr. Perry Bradford
Plastic Surgery
Vice President
Dr. Chioma Moneme
General Surgery
Mentorship Co-Chair
Dr. Anuragh Gudar
Internal Medicine
Mentorship Co-Chair
Dr. Erawadi Singh
Psychiatry
Recruitment Co-Chair
Dr. Anthony Norman
General Surgery
Recruitment Co-Chair
Dr. Alexandra Deal
Plastic Surgery
Community Outreach Co-Chair
Faculty Advisors
Dr. A. Rashard Dacus
Orthopaedic Surgery
Senior HCDI Faculty Advisor
Dr. Brittany Behar
Plastic Surgery
HCDI Co-Faculty Advisor
Dr. Sula Mazimba
Cardiology
HCDI Co-Faculty Advisor