United Hospital Fund, through its PEDS Learning Network (PEDS), has partnered with the New York State American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Chapter 3 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee to deliver the Advancing Equity in Pediatrics (AEP) Training – an adaptation of the Generate and Teach Health Equity Routinely (GATHER) program from Seattle’s Children Hospital. Featuring guest speakers and facilitators who bring both clinical experience and expertise in applying health equity principles, this two-part series training will support NYS child and adolescent health providers in reducing health care disparities and help advance a culture of equity. The program aims to improve participant engagement in equity, diversity, and inclusion, using quality improvement, self reflection, and peer discussion.
The program offers CME to MD, DO, NP, and PA, and American Board of Pediatrics Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 2 and Part 4 credits at no cost to the participant. AAP Chapter Membership is preferred but not required.
KEY DATES
Part One – Webinar Series
September 13, 2023 (7-8:15PM) - Health Care Disparities: Do I Play a Role? (LIVE) with Marquita Cecelia Genies, MD, MPH
NOTE: This webinar will be recorded and available for viewing until September 26, 2023.
Viewing of all three webinars to be completed by September 26, 2023.
Part Two – Quality Improvement
September 27, 2023 (7-8:30PM) – Part 2 Kick-off Session (see requirements below)
October – December 2023 - Group Sessions
Group 1: 10/3, 11/7, 12/5 (8-9PM)
Group 2: 10/11, 11/8, 12/13 (7:30-8:30PM)
Group 3: 10/16, 11/20, 12/18 (12-1PM)
Group 4: 10/30, 11/27, 12/18 (7-8PM)
January-February 2024 – Post six-week Self-Assessment Questionnaire Submission
March 2024 – Post two-month Self-Assessment Questionnaire Submission
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will use a self-assessment tool and discussions with peers to:
1. Apply concepts and definitions from AEP training to daily work;
2. Recognize barriers to, and develop strategies for, increasing health equity for patients at their institutions;
3. Develop an individual SMART aim for improving health equity.
In keeping with the overall goal of the PEDS Network, the AEP training provides a framework for promoting health equity and reducing health disparities, while emphasizing the importance of building relationships with patients and addressing implicit biases that affect the delivery of health care. The AEP training is a valuable tool for increasing health equity, particularly for those practicing in under-resourced communities where people experience poorer health outcomes that are pervasive and have long-lasting impacts on individuals accessing primary care. The goal of this training is to reduce health care disparities as well as help advance a culture of equity by supporting child health providers across NYS.
PROGRAM FORMAT
This FREE, two-part health equity training series focuses on providing definitions and concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work and applying the concepts via quality improvement, self reflection, and peer discussions. It is comprised of a variety of learning modules to enhance the participants’ experience and level of engagement. The AEP training is delivered in two-parts:
Part One – Webinars Series (August–September 2023) CME/MOC 2 Credits
A live webinar and two pre-recorded webinars providing foundational EDI content to be completed no later than September 26, 2023.
Participants will be required to submit a brief questionnaire, which includes quiz questions, for each webinar to be eligible for CME/MOC 2 credits. This is also a pre-requisite to advance to Part Two.
Webinar Titles:
• Addressing Microaggressions in Health Care (pre-recorded)
• Recommendations for Dealing with Patient Bias (pre-recorded)
• Health Care Disparities: Do I Play a Role? (September 13, 2023, @ 7PM – 8:15PM)
Register HERE for Part One to receive links to the pre-recorded sessions and the live webinar.
Part Two – Quality Improvement (September–December 2023) MOC 4 Credits
The second part will serve as quality improvement in behavior related to EDI work and as an opportunity for growth and application of the material gained in Part One. Participants who view all Part One webinars, complete the respective questionnaires, and register for Part Two (QI) of the series, will be invited to the mandatory virtual training kick-off on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Following the kick-off, participants will join their self-elected cohort for the monthly 60-minute, virtual, peer-driven reflection sessions, each led by local facilitators trained and coached by the Seattle Children’s Hospital GATHER team. Participants will be tasked with pre-work (assigned readings and videos) between sessions, setting a personal aim (SMART tool), and submitting a weekly self-assessment questionnaire about their expertise and discomfort in applying the equity lens in all aspects of their work.
Registration is available to the first 40 participants. Individuals can select their preferred group when registering for Part Two. In an effort to keep the cohorts consistent, and given the sensitive nature of the topics discussed, there will be no makeup sessions. Therefore, once registered, please commit to the date and time. For any extenuating circumstances, please reach out to the team.
To receive MOC4 credit, participants must:
• Attend all three group sessions;
• Submit weekly self-assessment questionnaires between October and December 2023;
• And finally, complete two additional self-assessment questionnaires post training between January and March 2024.
FACILITATORS
Cheryl Archbald, MD, Pediatrician, Montefiore Medical Center
Salimah Dhanani, MD, Pediatrician, Albany Medical Center; Chair, NYS AAP Chapter 1, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Lisa Eiland, MD, Division Chief, Neonatology, Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center; President, NYS AAP Chapter 3 and AAP District II EDI Champion
Joanne Fernandez-Booker, MD, MPH; Chair, NYS AAP Chapter 3, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Carly Gomes, MD, Assistant Professor at Stony Brook Medicine; Chair, NYS AAP Chapter 2, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Lisa Handwerker, MD, Retired Chief Medical Officer, Children’s Aid Society, NYS AAP Chapter 3, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Paulo Pina, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Family Health Centers, NYU Langone Medical Center
Alecia Thompson, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Susan’s primary focus at UHF is building and managing the statewide Pediatrics for an Equitable Developmental Start (PEDS) Learning Network. She leads the project management team in fulfilling all grant activities, including developing content for the online resource center, and managing the fellowship and learning collaborative programs, with a focus on child health and educational equity.
Before joining UHF in 2020, Susan worked at the American Cancer Society for 11 years, where she built strategic alliances with major health systems and worked to ensure high-quality and equitable access to cancer care and prevention for underserved populations. She has also held operational roles at Children’s Aid Society, Public Health Solutions, and the William F. Ryan Community Health Center.
Susan earned a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management from New York Medical College and a Bachelor of Science from the College of Mt. Saint Vincent. She is also a graduate of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement–Emerging Latino Leadership Program.
Gabriela began her journey with UHF in 2015, providing administrative support to the Program and Policy department. In 2022, Gabriela transitioned to the Clinical Community Partnerships team, where she took on the role of program manager. In this capacity, she spearheaded initiatives aimed at advancing early childhood literacy and health equity. Presently, Gabriela brings her expertise to the Health Equity Fellowship team, continuing her role as a program manager. Additionally, she serves as a facilitator for UHF's Diversity and Inclusion Strategies working group and is a valued member of the Board Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working group, championing diversity efforts within the organization.
Before joining UHF Gabriela was Executive and Project Assistant at Scholastic Media, where she provided administrative support to executives and assisted on special projects related to the company’s reading app.
Gabriela holds a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a Bachelor of Arts from Long Island University.
CITATION: Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE) and Center for Quality and Safety, Seattle Children’s Hospital. Generate and Teach Health Equity Routinely (GATHER) project materials, 2021.