Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and What It Means for Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology
Course Description
On-demand access to webinar held live on Feb. 24, 2021. Diversity, equity and inclusion in patient care and physician practices remains a critical unmet need in the specialty. These educational activities will inform attendees on how to act on opportunities to tackle key issues facing dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology from a practice, patient, and forward facing perspective. By engaging in this educational content, attendees will help determine future directions in DEI for the ASDS/A. Future webinars in this series will also include specific surgical, clinical and office-based tactics that will facilitate better understanding of these complex issues.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, particpants should be able to:
On-demand access to webinar held live on Feb. 24, 2021. Diversity, equity and inclusion in patient care and physician practices remains a critical unmet need in the specialty. These educational activities will inform attendees on how to act on opportunities to tackle key issues facing dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology from a practice, patient, and forward facing perspective. By engaging in this educational content, attendees will help determine future directions in DEI for the ASDS/A. Future webinars in this series will also include specific surgical, clinical and office-based tactics that will facilitate better understanding of these complex issues.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, particpants should be able to:
- Discuss the state of DEI in our speciality and ways to advance dermatologic surgery and dermatolofy from an advocacy and diversity perspective.
- Formulate strategies to implement DEI initiatives in their daily practices.
- Identify and determine other tangible steps by which diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural competency can be advanced by the ASDS/A.
Event Presenter(s)
DiAnne Davis, MD
Moderator
Dr. Davis is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist specializing in noninvasive facial rejuvenation, skin of color, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery. She is alos the Co-Founder of Sunblock Kids, which helps to bring awareness about the importance of sun protection at an early age.
Moderator
Dr. Davis is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist specializing in noninvasive facial rejuvenation, skin of color, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery. She is alos the Co-Founder of Sunblock Kids, which helps to bring awareness about the importance of sun protection at an early age.
Seemal Desai, MD
Moderator
Dr. Desai is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern as well as serves the Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology and Pigment International.
Moderator
Dr. Desai is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern as well as serves the Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology and Pigment International.
Cheryl Burgess, MD
Panelist
Dr. Burgess is a nationall and internationally recognized board-certified dermatologist, reseracher and lectuer with expertise in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and is a leading expert in skin of color. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown University and George Washington University in Washington, DC, and the founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in Washington, DC.
Panelist
Dr. Burgess is a nationall and internationally recognized board-certified dermatologist, reseracher and lectuer with expertise in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and is a leading expert in skin of color. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown University and George Washington University in Washington, DC, and the founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in Washington, DC.
Mona Gohara, MD
Panelist
Dr. Gohara currently practices medical and surgical dermatology at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut. She also continues to to teach at Yale, where she holds a faculty appointment as an associate clinical professor.
Panelist
Dr. Gohara currently practices medical and surgical dermatology at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut. She also continues to to teach at Yale, where she holds a faculty appointment as an associate clinical professor.
Klint Peebles, MD
Panelist
Dr. Peebles is a board-certified dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland. Areas of clinical focus include complex medical dermatology, with an emphasis on autoimmune connective tissue and immunobullous disorders, as well as anogenital dermatology and anal dysplasia. Other areas of interest include healthcare policy and legislation, particularly regarding equitable access to gender-affirming care and access to minimally invasive affirmation procedures, as well as the intersections of public health, climate justice, and animal welfare.
Panelist
Dr. Peebles is a board-certified dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland. Areas of clinical focus include complex medical dermatology, with an emphasis on autoimmune connective tissue and immunobullous disorders, as well as anogenital dermatology and anal dysplasia. Other areas of interest include healthcare policy and legislation, particularly regarding equitable access to gender-affirming care and access to minimally invasive affirmation procedures, as well as the intersections of public health, climate justice, and animal welfare.
Duration
60 minutes
Credits
CME: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
60 minutes
Credits
CME: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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