Quality Time Podcast - Tackling Health Disparities Through Federal Funding and Research - Online CE Course (FOR PHYSICIANS IGHA)

THIS COURSE IS FOR PHYSICIANS WITHIN GREATER HOUSTON AREA ONLY

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Race is a social construct that impacts both life and health span. In this episode, Dr. Pérez-Stable explains how the National Institutes of Health aims to lessen health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations through research and funding.

Expert: Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities and principal investigator in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health. 

Notable Topics Covered

  • The history and focus of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
  • The impact of race and ethnicity on social determinants of health, life span and health span.
  • The importance of diversity in health care research, clinical trials and the workforce.
  • The link between scientific research and health care policy

Bibliographic References/Further Reading 

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

$20

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, residents, fellows, students, administration. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Define the role of the NIH and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities NIMHD.
  • Identify health disparities among racial groups and ethnicities.
  • Analyze the impact of the social construct of race on the life and health spans of racial groups and ethnicities.
  • Weigh the importance of diversity in health care research, clinical trials and the workforce.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/08/2024
Course expires: 
08/08/2026
Cost:
$20.00
Houston Methodist (Virtual)
United States

Speaker

Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, MD

Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

 

 

 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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Registration Instructions

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  • STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity. 

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

$20

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.