Register for the evening webinar here.
The Family Medicine Resident Series webinars have been a hit and offer residents an opportunity to dig deeper into strategies that support health care for people with disabilities. By attending the third and final webinar on May 2, GAFP residents can enjoy dinner on GAFP! Any GAFP resident who attends and completes the evaluation can be reimbursed for up to $30 in dinner costs. You can listen to the recordings and then register for the third and final webinar below.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern on Zoom
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Session 1: Review of Barriers to Accessible Care
Join this interactive session to explore what ultimately contributes to the poor health outcomes of people with disabilities, the importance developing consciousness regarding medical ableism and what is needed to achieve true health equity. You will learn about supports and interventions that can be offered to patients and improve outcomes.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern on Zoom
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Session 2: Supporting Healthcare Decision-Making: A New Way of Thinking
Join this interactive session to consider how re-envisioning capacity can provide a pathway to new opportunities to engage patients in their healthcare and prevent negative health outcomes. Review examples of people with a variety of disabilities managing and directing their healthcare using the principles of Supported Decision-Making.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – Evening Event
6-7:30 p.m. Eastern on Zoom. Register here!
Session 3: Recap and Optimizing Health Equity: The Family Physician as Zealous Ally
Join this interactive session to discuss how family physicians can improve health equity by supporting the autonomy and self-determination of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will examine the correlation of greater self-determination with improved health outcomes and discuss practical strategies for implementation.
The knowledge gained in these webinars is designed to build upon one another, so participating in each is key. Don’t miss out!
AMA PRA Category 1 credit is also available for live participation in each webinar.