From the Bioethics and Medical Humanities thread at Carle Illinois College of Medicine

"Confronting Flexner" lunchtime speaker series:

 

February 15th, 2023 at 12:00PM CST

"The Flexner Report and Black Neurosurgeons: Challenges and Opportunities"

Speaker: Ernest J. Barthélemy, MD, MPH, MA

 

ABSTRACT: This presentation will explore the impact of the Flexner Report as a historical determinant of black minoritization in American neurosurgery. Contemporary barriers stemming from the Flexner Report legacy will be discussed, as well as opportunities for advancing racial equity and social justice in neurosurgery, medicine and public health.

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE TALK HERE:  Confronting Flexner (lunchtime speaker series)

As a reminder, the Bioethics and Medical Humanities thread and the Admissions team at Carle Illinois College of Medicine would like to introduce the lunchtime (12-1:00 pm CST) speaker series "Confronting Flexner" to discuss the significance of increasing the number of African American people within the production and dissemination of medical knowledge, the practice of medicine, and its applicable culture.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Imanni Sheppard, PhD at iks@illinois.edu

In the meantime, be well, 
Imanni

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Imanni Sheppard, PhD
Co-Director of Bioethics and the Medical Humanities, Assistant Professor, Med. Ed. Facilitator
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
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Thanks for sharing this event, @Imanni Sheppard, PhD. I'm tagging in one of my colleagues who works with the AAMC's Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine - @Kimberly Bellamy - this talk may be interesting for that group! ​​

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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-06-2023 08:00:34 PM
From: Imanni Sheppard, PhD
Subject: Confronting Flexner (FREE February Talk!)

From the Bioethics and Medical Humanities thread at Carle Illinois College of Medicine

"Confronting Flexner" lunchtime speaker series:

 

February 15th, 2023 at 12:00PM CST

"The Flexner Report and Black Neurosurgeons: Challenges and Opportunities"

Speaker: Ernest J. Barthélemy, MD, MPH, MA

 

ABSTRACT: This presentation will explore the impact of the Flexner Report as a historical determinant of black minoritization in American neurosurgery. Contemporary barriers stemming from the Flexner Report legacy will be discussed, as well as opportunities for advancing racial equity and social justice in neurosurgery, medicine and public health.

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE TALK HERE:  Confronting Flexner (lunchtime speaker series)

As a reminder, the Bioethics and Medical Humanities thread and the Admissions team at Carle Illinois College of Medicine would like to introduce the lunchtime (12-1:00 pm CST) speaker series "Confronting Flexner" to discuss the significance of increasing the number of African American people within the production and dissemination of medical knowledge, the practice of medicine, and its applicable culture.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Imanni Sheppard, PhD at iks@illinois.edu

In the meantime, be well, 
Imanni

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Imanni Sheppard, PhD
Co-Director of Bioethics and the Medical Humanities, Assistant Professor, Med. Ed. Facilitator
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
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Thank you, Stephanie.  That would be great.

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Imanni Sheppard, PhD
Co-Director of Bioethics and the Medical Humanities, Assistant Professor, Med. Ed. Facilitator
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-08-2023 12:03:33 PM
From: Stephanie Weiner
Subject: Confronting Flexner (FREE February Talk!)

Thanks for sharing this event, @Imanni Sheppard, PhD. I'm tagging in one of my colleagues who works with the AAMC's Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine - @Kimberly Bellamy - this talk may be interesting for that group! ​​

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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges

Original Message:
Sent: 02-06-2023 08:00:34 PM
From: Imanni Sheppard, PhD
Subject: Confronting Flexner (FREE February Talk!)

From the Bioethics and Medical Humanities thread at Carle Illinois College of Medicine

"Confronting Flexner" lunchtime speaker series:

 

February 15th, 2023 at 12:00PM CST

"The Flexner Report and Black Neurosurgeons: Challenges and Opportunities"

Speaker: Ernest J. Barthélemy, MD, MPH, MA

 

ABSTRACT: This presentation will explore the impact of the Flexner Report as a historical determinant of black minoritization in American neurosurgery. Contemporary barriers stemming from the Flexner Report legacy will be discussed, as well as opportunities for advancing racial equity and social justice in neurosurgery, medicine and public health.

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE TALK HERE:  Confronting Flexner (lunchtime speaker series)

As a reminder, the Bioethics and Medical Humanities thread and the Admissions team at Carle Illinois College of Medicine would like to introduce the lunchtime (12-1:00 pm CST) speaker series "Confronting Flexner" to discuss the significance of increasing the number of African American people within the production and dissemination of medical knowledge, the practice of medicine, and its applicable culture.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Imanni Sheppard, PhD at iks@illinois.edu

In the meantime, be well, 
Imanni

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Imanni Sheppard, PhD
Co-Director of Bioethics and the Medical Humanities, Assistant Professor, Med. Ed. Facilitator
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
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