While factors outside practice do significantly affect health outcomes, knowing what role, if any, to play in civic life and policy issues can be challenging for healthcare learners and professionals. To what extent should those in healthcare get involved—and how can they balance personal, professional and organizational values?



In this discussion, moderated by Gregg Margolis, PhD, of the National Academy of Medicine, Drs. Abdul El-Sayed and Jasmine Zapata will share experiences, reflections and their responses to audience questions on navigating civic responsibility.

 

·     Abdul El-Sayed, MD, DPhil, policymaker in residence at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and senior fellow for the FXB Center for Health & Human Rights. 

·     Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, division of neonatology and newborn nursery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. 

·     Moderator: Gregg Margolis, PhD, director of health policy fellowships and leadership programs, National Academy of Medicine.

 

 

Continuing education credits are available, and there is no fee to attend. Contact Sarah Williams (sarwilliams@mcw.edu) with any questions.