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

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 a host of diseases affecting the African American and Underrepresented minority communities in the United States. This month we will hear from a distinguished panel of experts highlighting Surgical approaches to the problems of peripheral vascular disease, kidney transplantation and obesity.

Clinical Background

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

2. Disparities in Liver Transplant - Dr. Lisa McElroy (USA)

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

4. Kidney Transplantation in the Black Community: The Disparity Challenges - Dr. Anthony Watkins (USA)

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

6. Disparities in the Management of Peripheral Artery Disease: Sociology VS Biology - Dr. Kakra Hughes (USA)

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

8. The Impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Bariatric Surgery Outcomes - Dr. Terrence M. Fullum (USA)

9. Q&A Session - All faculty moderated by Dr. Martin Karpeh (USA) and Dr. Luz Maria Rodríguez (USA)

10. Closing remarks - Dr. Martin Karpeh (USA), Dr. Luz Maria Rodríguez (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)