ONLINE Discussion Black Representation in the Medical Field
Issues and Challenges in Chicagoland (Black Men White Coats)
2021-02-23 18:30:00
2021-02-23 19:30:00
America/Chicago
ONLINE Discussion Black Representation in the Medical Field
Dr. Carl Lambert, Jr., MD, from Rush University, will lead a discussion on why diversity is imperative and how we can help. To learn more, watch the film Black Men in White Coats (Feb. 19-21)
Zoom -
Tuesday, February 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dr. Carl Lambert, Jr., MD, from Rush University, will lead a discussion on why diversity is imperative and how we can help. To learn more, watch the film Black Men in White Coats (Feb. 19-21)
If you wish to watch the documentary Black Men in White Coats before the discussion, register here: https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/4860789
You may attend the discussion even if you did not view the film.
Dr. Carl Lambert is a board-certified doctor of family medicine at Rush University Medical Group, as well as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine. He is also the faculty for Rush Medical College's chapter of Student National Medical Association, which "is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students; addressing the needs of underserved communities in Chicago, IL; and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
Contact Karen Bonarek at kbonarek@dglibrary.org with questions.
Participant Zoom instructions:
Registration with email address is required. The meeting link and password will be emailed to participants the day before the program. If you do not receive it by 5:00 p.m. the previous day, please contact the library.
Virtual programs adhere to the Library's Video and Photography Policy. Participants should be aware of their privacy settings before logging into the program.
This program will be presented through a live Zoom meeting.
Instructions for joining a meeting are available here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-meeting and their Privacy Policy is here: https://zoom.us/privacy/
DGPL staff will be monitoring email before the program to assist with logon issues.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | High School | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Discussion Groups | Virtual Program | Registration Required | Celebrate |
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