Dr. Smith’s presentation, Yet with a Steady Beat - Pioneers in Michigan Medicine, focused on the important topic of health equity. The learning objectives of his talk included:
Describe how medical care through the Reconstruction Era and the 20th century explain possible contributing factors, to structural racism and social determinants of health care.
Describe three strategies to use in health care systems and large group practices to address health disparities and implicit bias.
Discuss the role of physicians in shaping public understanding, conversation, and public policy.