UVM’s 2023 Health Equity Summit Will Explore 'Closing the Margin: Avenues to Health Equity'full story >>>

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UVM's 2023 Health Equity Summit Will Explore "Closing the Margin: Avenues to Health Equity"

The 2023 Health Equity Summit logo graphic

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The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the University of Vermont Health Network, are presenting the 2023 Health Equity Summit: Closing the Margin: Avenues to Health Equity on October 29 and 30. This joint effort aims to address health disparities and inequities within local and global communities. The summit will kick-off on the 29th from 4-6 p.m. with poster presentations and a reception, followed by a full day of workshops and sessions on October 30 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The free event will be held at UVM's Dudley H. Davis Center.

Stronger Together: Uniting for Health Equity

The Health Equity Summit serves as a vital platform to confront health disparities and institutional inequities. The event aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and actionable strategies for improved health outcomes, enhanced patient experiences, and the advancement of health equity.

Participants will engage in an interactive dialogue, discussing health equity, disparities, and innovation. The summit features keynote presentations and panel discussions led by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) experts and thought leaders.

Keynote Speakers

Edwin Lindo, J.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Assistant Dean for Social and Health Justice at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in examining the impact of race and racism in Medicine and Law, using interdisciplinary approaches like Critical Race Theory and community organizing. Lindo teaches and develops curriculum on these topics and hosts The Praxis Podcast. He also co-founded Estelita's Library, a Social Justice Community Library & Bookstore, and North Star Cycling, the largest BIPOC cycling club on the West Coast.

Monica Vela, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Hispanic Center of Excellence at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She's an Associate Editor for JAMA Network Open and has held leadership roles in medical education and diversity. Her extensive publication record covers topics like workforce diversity and health disparities, with her work cited in the Supreme Court writ Fisher vs University of Texas at Austin. Vela has received numerous awards for her contributions to healthcare equity, community service, and mentoring, including the Phil De Chavez LMSA National Mentor of the Year Award.

Embracing Diversity in Pursuit of Equitable Healthcare

The event is open to a diverse audience, including physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, medical residents, students, researchers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, faculty, non-profit organizations, community members, and advocates committed to health equity. The Health Equity Summit aims to broaden access to quality healthcare for underserved populations.

Since it was first announced earlier this semester, the summit has garnered significant interest, and has reached capacity for in-person attendance. But registration is still free and open for virtual attendees. For more details, including how to register for virtual attendance, see the Health Equity Summit website.