Faculty

Needs Statement

The composition of the American population continues to change as a result of immigration patterns and significant increases among racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse populations already living in the United States. Despite recent progress in overall national health, disparities in the incidence of illness and death among African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders, compared with the US population as a whole, continue to rise.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, cardiologists, diabetologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and physician assistants.

Objectives

1. Review and discuss current state of disparities in key disease states and the need for cultural competence education among providers;
2. Identify, review and analyze quality measures for cultural competence that minimize disparities and improve adherence and persistence rates;
3. Develop and integrate cultural competent practices for addressing and minimizing health care disparities among ethnic populations.

Accreditation

CME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Medikly, LLC. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Casey has no significant relationships to disclose.

UKHCCEC and Medikly staff have no significant relationships to disclose.

 

Activity Sponsorship

This activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Kentucky and Medikly, LLC. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer Inc..