The Wayne State University School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development welcomes all members of our community to join us for a Special Interactive Discussion:
"Teaching About Implicit Bias Through Visual Thinking Strategies Using the Virtual Platform"
When: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Speaker: Ijeoma Opara, M.D.
 | Dr. Nnodim Opara received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM) and is a graduate of Detroit Medical Center (DMC)/WSUSOM Internal Medicine-Pediatrics combined residency program, after which she served as Chief Medical Resident. Currently, she is a double-board certified Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at WSUSOM, Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency, and attending physician with Wayne State University Physician Group. |
Learning Objectives:
- To describe Visual Teaching Strategies (VTS) as an educational model
- To demonstrate the role of VTS in teaching about physician bias through the collaboration between the Detroit Institute of Arts and the WSUSOM Department of Internal Medicine
- To highlight practical lessons for integrating VTS in medical education
The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physcians.
The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commendurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
