Enduring CME Course: Prioritizing Equity: The Root Cause

Activity ID

10547

Expires

August 8, 2025

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: American Medical Association

Description of CME Course

This panel interview features thought leaders, authors, academicians, and experts in the medical field and beyond. It highlights those, past, and present, who have named racism as a fundamental and root cause of health inequities and how health care practitioners can consider these contexts in their work. Hear diverse perspectives on health equity, from trailblazers to current advocates, whose work is driven by the mission to address the root causes of health inequity and the social determinants of health.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

1. Explain how COVID-19 and other determinants of health uniquely impact marginalized communities, public health and health equity.
2. Distinguish both short-term and long-term implications on our healthcare and public health systems.
3. Reimagine the vision and actions that ensure equity and justice.
4. Recognize racism as a fundamental and root cause of health inequities.

Keywords

Health Inequities, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Health Disparities

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Professionalism

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/ama.2020.0000797