5.28.20 OWIMS Professional Development Course: Film Screening of "Medicine Woman: The Story of America’s First Native Medical Doctor"
In this film, the life story of Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte – the first woman Native American doctor – is interwoven with examples of current health disparities among modern Native American people. The film will be used to launch a discussion around themes of health care disparities and inequitable work environments in healthcare.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this program, learners should be better able to:
- Describe health disparities among Native Americans
- Discuss the impact of educational and occupational inequity for women in healthcare on their ability to serve the needs of their communities.
Katherine Sharkey, MD, PhD
Assistant Dean for Women in Medicine and Science
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Accreditations:
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program. This activity is approved for 1.5 Category 1 CE Credits. Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.50 APAThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.