AWIR Summit: Healthcare Disparities Series

In the fourth virtual meeting in this series, expert rheumatologists focus on approaches to improve shared decision-making with diverse rheumatology patients. Tactics such as asking the right questions, actively listening, and empathizing with patients will be examined. The faculty will underscore the importance of education and counseling to improve health literacy and communication.This CME session will take place during a live/virtual AWIR Summit in Austin, TX.

This CME session will take place during an AWIR Summit where Rheumatologists will have an opportunity to attend other educational sessions, receive CME, share best practices, and network with their peers.

AGENDA: (All times are in EST)

12:00 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:10 PM - Tailoring Shared-Decision Making for Diverse Rheumatology Patients

14:10 PM - Linguistic and Cultural Barriers to Patient Care. Pain y Dolor. Is it the Same?

15:10 PM- BREAK

15:20 PM - Educational Symposium: Topic (TBD)

• Dr Sanjay Chabra (sponsored by Abbvie)

16:00 PM - Educational Symposium: Examine Taltz - A Review of Real-World Patient Cases

• Dr Rachel Tate. (sponsored by Lilly)

16:40 PM - Exhibitor Roundtable

17:10 PM - AWIR Update & Closing Remarks

Join in the discussions during Educational Symposia and round out the day Networking with your Colleagues!