Description: Underrepresentation in research within certain populations contributes to health disparities and leads to unfavorable health events. This continuing education course will analyze the importance of addressing why there is a lack of representation in research and what can be done in the future to address these limitations.

Microsoft Teams Webinar link to register for the live session: Register Here

Speakers: Anna Carlson, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Tabitha Massengill, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Objectives: ​​ 

1. Review historical context surrounding underrepresentation of minority groups in research, as well as biases in healthcare
2. Identify how underrepresented communities in research impact the healthcare system
3. Discuss socioeconomic challenges to equity in research and how to mitigate these challenges
4. Identify strategies to diversify research participation

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials:  Single Activity Flyer -Live-Massengill, Carlson.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-014-L04-P
Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-014-L04-T