A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Disparities in the Vulnerable Communities of the USA: The Black Community - Part I

The Society of Black Academic Surgeons is honored to participate in the International Colorectal Disease Symposium focusing on disparities in the management and outcomes of cancer patients in the Black and underrepresented communities. Importantly, the symposium will review strategies to mitigate disparate outcomes through research, policy and clinical service. A team of renowned researchers will lead a robust discussion regarding the roles of the surgical oncology workforce demographics, breast cancer screening, safety net hospitals, colorectal cancer surgery, and clinical trials in achieving cancer health equity.

PROGRAM

Clinical Background

1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Martin S. Karpeh (USA), Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

2. What is the Current State of Colorectal Cancer in the Black Population? - Dr. Erin King-Mullins (USA)

3. Q&A Session - All faculty moderated by Dr. Martin S. Karpeh (USA) and Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA)

4. Health Equity in Breast Cancer - Dr. Bridget A. Oppong (USA)

5. Q&A Session - All faculty moderated by Dr. Martin S. Karpeh (USA) and Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA)

6. Acknowledging and Addressing Disparities in Breast Reconstruction - Dr. Paris D. Butler (USA)

7. Q&A Session - All faculty moderated by Dr. Martin S. Karpeh (USA) and Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA)

8. Closing remarks - Dr. Martin S. Karpeh (USA), Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)