This series is designed to explore opportunities to advance the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit AAPA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Center additional resources.

Global Objectives:

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At the conclusion of these activities, participants should be able to:

• Describe the concept of implicit bias and explain how it can impact the care received by patients
  
• Identify ways to integrate race conversations into healthy patient-provider interactions
  
• Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of patients
  
• Define social determinants of health (SDOH)
  
• Identify practical tips to effect change and improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts while developing a path forward for the next generation of healthcare leaders
  
• Discover your inner strength as a healthcare professional, gain inspiration to unite with your peers, and learn how to drive positive change within the healthcare system

Courses

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Bias: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You and Your Patients | 1.0  AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Integrating Race Conversations Into Healthy Patient-Provider Interactions | 1.0  AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Is Mental Health the Forgotten Pandemic? | 1.0  AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Developing the Next Generation of PA Leaders to Advance DEI and Health Equity | 1.0  AAPA Category 1 CME credit
The Power of The Provider: The Force We Bring As One | 1.0  AAPA Category 1 CME credit
The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Clinical Practice and Subsequent Health Outcomes | 1.0  AAPA Category 1 CME credit