Moderator: Joy Borgaonkar

Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (and Why it Matters in Radiology)
Charlotte Yong-Hing

The session delves into the growing recognition within the radiology community of the significance of equity, diversity, and inclusion and their impact on patient care. Emphasizing patient well-being, the discussion advocates for the adoption of trauma-informed care and cultural competency to ensure diverse patient experiences are acknowledged and honored. By actively addressing unconscious biases and microaggressions in healthcare, the session aims to cultivate an environment of allyship, embrace anti-racism, and uphold principles of health equity. The overarching goal is to establish a healthcare system that is not only just but also compassionate. Through these collective efforts, the session envisions an improvement in patient experiences, fostering inclusivity, and striving towards a future where every individual receives equitable and respectful treatment in our care.

By the end of this session, participants should be better able to:
- Recognize some key EDI terminology
- Describe how EDI is related to health equity
- Explain trauma informed care and cultural competency and why they are important

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Global Health Radiology Outreach to Low-Resource Regions of the World
Dr. Mai Elezaby and Dr. Erica Pollack

This presentation from the Founder/CEO of RAD-AID International covers strategies for building radiology capacity and services in low-resource regions of the world in order to address global health disparities. Topics include (1) how to assess low-resource hospitals and clinical facilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for global health program planning, (2) how to measure progress, milestones, and deliverables in global health collaborations, (3) what is the role of AI in helping medically underserved populations, (4) how can technology and education be synthesized for charitable outreach initiatives to help Technologists, Physicians and Nurses, (5) what are the present/future challenges for increasing and improving radiology in LMICs and low-resource regions of high-income countries. Examples of charitable outreach initiatives in the presentation will include nations of Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and South Pacific (from among the 44 countries and 100 hospitals where RAD-AID works), and will include multimodality public service initiatives such as mammography, radiography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and IR.

By the end of this session, participants should be better able to:
- Review how to assess low-resource hospitals and clinical facilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for global health program planning.
- Discuss metrics for measuring progress and deliverables in global health collaborations.
- Evaluate the potential role of AI in helping medically underserved populations. 
- Assess how technology and education can be synthesized for charitable outreach initiatives to help technologists, physicians, and radiology nurses.
- Analyze present/future challenges for increasing and improving radiology in LMICs and low-resource regions of high-income countries.

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The Mid Career Leaky Pathway in Radiology
Charlotte Yong-Hing

The proportion of women and underrepresented minorities (URiM) among medical faculty in radiology has remained unchanged, despite a rise in traditionally underrepresented individuals entering medical school. It is crucial to enhance the participation of women and URiM in radiology and ensure they receive adequate mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching for successful advancement to higher positions. This session will address the mid-career leaky pathway experienced by women and URiM, offering potential solutions.

By the end of this session, participants should be better able to:
- Describe the phenomenon of leaky pathway
- Suggest some of the reasons for the leak
- Recognize why the leak is bad for radiology and our patients
- Propose some potential solutions

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Q&A