ABLE Lecture: Optimizing Urogynecological Care through a Social Justice Lens

The Anarcha, Betsey, Lucy, et al. (ABLE) Lecture is focused on raising awareness and increasing knowledge on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) issues in the medical community. The lecture includes two parts – a 30-minute lecture plus a follow-up “Meet the Presenter” interactive discussion to engage meeting participants in dialogue on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At the end of this presentation the participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the History and root causes of disparities noted in Urogynecological care.
2. Meet Anarcha and understand her contribution to this science.
3. Understand how utilizing the “Pillars of Internal Transformational Equity” will deliver equitable health and improve outcomes.
4. Discuss the practice of cultural humility vs. cultural competency as a social justice lens.

*Note: The lecture will be focused on raising awareness and increasing knowledge on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the medical community. The lecture includes two parts – a 30-minute lecture plus a follow-up “Conversations with the ABLE Lecturer” interactive discussion to engage meeting participants in dialogue on diversity, equity, and inclusion.