Journeys in Medicine Panel Discussion: Advancing Health Outcomes for All
About this Event
1824 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
This special panel discussion brings together health care leaders, medical students, and community voices to discuss the role of lived experiences in improving health in our communities. The panel will feature a range of perspectives and encourage dialogue on how insights from lived experiences shape careers, leadership, and impact in health care.
Panelists include:
- Herbert Chen, M.D. - Chair and Professor, Department of Surgery
- Helen Kim, Ph.D. - President, Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation
- Jane Allendorfer, Ph.D. - Co-Director and Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
- Bernadette Marquez-Nostra, Ph.D. - Associate Professor, Department of Radiology
- Nabiha Yusuf, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. - Professor, Department of Dermatology
- Anushka Patel - President, Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
- Aarya Aluri - Vice President, Indian Cultural Association
The session will be moderated by:
- Shuko Harada, M.D. - Professor and Vice Chair for Access and Engagement, Department of Pathology
- Rena Patel, M.D., MPH, MPhil - Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
- Following the discussion, attendees are invited to continue the conversation and connect with panelists during a reception.
Refreshments will be provided.
Event Details
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