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You are invited to join a panel on Systemic Racism and Health Outcomes on Monday, Feb. 21, 12:10-1 p.m. in the Claude Moore Medical Education Building Auditorium on the 3rd floor. The panel is provided by the Social Issues in Medicine Course (SIM).

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the stark inequities facing people of color. Panelists will discuss the impact of racism on health and healthcare with a focus on efforts by UVA and the health system to partner with local communities to address historical injustices and eliminate health disparities.

Panelists include:

• Elizabeth Beasley, MPH, Director of Community Partnerships, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships, UVA
• Ebony Hilton, MD, Associate Professor, Anesthesiologist and Critical Care, UVA
• Javier Raudales, MPA, Client Services Coordinator, Sin Barreras
• Fanny Smedile, Founder and President, Sin Barreras
• Tiana Walker, SMD2022, Student Leader, UVA
• Moderator: Mo Nadkarni, MD, SIM Director

RSVP and submit your topics of discussion via this brief online form.  

Questions? Contact SIM administrators: Tammy Prailey at tdp9s@virginia.edu or Dr. Mo Nadkarni at mmn9y@virginia.edu.