Laying the Foundation: Historical and Current Perspectives on Race and Racism in Medicine and Implications for Health Equity

Keynote talks and a group discussion that consider the use of race in medicine with respect to its historical context and current applications, including considerations related to the evolving science of genetics and the impact of racism on health outcomes.

8:00am - Opening Remarks and Keynotes
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD
Dorothy Roberts, JD - University of Pennsylvania
Esteban Burchard, MD, MPH - UCSF
David Jones, MD, PhD - Harvard University

9:45am - BREAK

9:55am - Moderated Discussion with Keynote Speakers
Esteban Burchard, MD, MPH
David Jones, MD, PhD
Dorothy Roberts, JD

10:15am - Moderated Discussion with Responder Panelists
Catherine Lucey, MD
Maria Rosario (Happy) Araneta, PhD, MPH
Alicia Fernandez, MD
Helena Hansen, MD, PhD
Aleksander Rajkovic, MD, PhD
Ruth Shim, MD, MPH

11:10am - Q&A and Closing Comments