Exploring the Role of Arts and Humanities in Teaching Health Equity - June 12

Join the AAMC on June 12 from 1-2 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar on integrating arts and humanities into medical education to promote awareness and understanding of concepts in health equity. Medical educators will present innovative pedagogical approaches using history and performing arts to foster critical thinking, empathy, and humility in their students. In recognition of Juneteenth, our speakers will also share ways they have empowered learners to provide and advocate for equitable health care access and outcomes for Black patients. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching practice and be inspired to create transformative change in medical education!

Learning Objectives:
After the session, participants will be able to:

1. Explain why integrating arts and humanities into teaching is useful in educating students about health equity.
2. Describe how medical educators are using history and performing arts approaches to teach about health equity.
3. Describe how medical educators have used history and performing arts approaches to empower learners to advocate for equitable healthcare access and outcomes for Black patients.

The Fundamental Role of the Arts and Humanities in Medical Education (FRAHME) Initiative is dedicated to integrating the arts and humanities into contemporary medical and health professions education.
Learn more about FRAHME

Horace M. DeLisser, MD
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Alexandre White, PhD
Assistant Professor of Sociology and the History of Medicine
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Nicola Orlov, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director, Pediatric Residency Training Program
Associate Chair of Education, Department of Pediatrics
University of Chicago Medicine

Jennifer Rusiecki, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Medicine