This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents/fellows, health educators, social workers, navigators and other healthcare professionals, and aims to address cancer health disparities by providing education to healthcare professionals on the barriers faced by underserved populations. Supported by national experts and local leaders, the series emphasizes the importance of culturally concordant care and aims to improve the cancer continuum for vulnerable groups affected by social determinants of health. By focusing on cancer health equity and the well-being of both patients and healthcare providers, the program seeks to reduce burnout and enhance comprehensive cancer care delivery amidst current workforce challenges.

Course Director:

• Daniel Carrizosa, MD

Overall Objectives:

1. Diagnose the burden of cancer among underserved populations within and beyond the Atrium Health cancer catchment area.
2. Interpret topics relevant to cancer health equity, especially gaps negatively affecting patient outcomes in the Atrium Health cancer catchment area.
3. Analyze strategies leading to community engagement and cancer health equity.
4. Incorporate mental health strategies and coping mechanisms when daily work is challenged by structured health inequities faced by cancer patients, decreasing the risk of professional burnout.
5. Integrate an understanding of psychosocial wellbeing to employ coping strategies towards achieving a work-life balance.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.