Cultural Awareness Series: From Action to Change

In recognition of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on May 19, Jen Chang, MD, discusses the lack of representation of Asian -American and Pacific Islanders-identifying people living with HIV and promotes projects working to increase visibility.

In this NIH National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Insights post, Marshall Chin, MD, shares personal and professional reflections during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month that demonstrate the need to address the social determinants of health and reduce health disparities.

HHS Office of Minority Health highlighted resources and information, shareable graphics and events in recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  

In this final video interview, the group shares personal stories on the impact racism against Asian Americans have had on their careers and discusses ways to create safe spaces for both patients and providers.

Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA, moderated a discussion with Arjun Srinivasan, MD, and Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, in recognition of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  In this second video interview, the group explores the cultural differences to be aware of when caring for the AAPI community, including the role of the family in making decisions on medical care, the use of alternative medication, the comfort in advocating for one’s care, and offers ways to address potential barriers.  

Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA, moderated a discussion with Arjun Srinivasan, MD, and Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, in recognition of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this first video interview, the group discusses the nuances and cultural context of Asian-American experiences, breaking down stereotypes and barriers to equitable promotion and what needs to be done to redefine leadership qualities for more inclusive representation of all health care providers.

A personal perspective on the importance of celebrating the historical and contemporaneous contributions of the Black community is shared by Dr. Damani Piggott in recognition of Black History Month.

Dr. Tina Tan provides an overview of IDSA/HIVMA’s Cultural Awareness Series: From Action to Change.

In the final part of a video interview in recognition of Black History Month, Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA, moderated a conversation with Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS, and Christopher da Costa, MD, FACP, FIDSA, discussing the role that supporting Black medical professionals can have on impacting health equity.

Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA, moderated a panel discussion with Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS, and Christopher da Costa, MD, FACP, FIDSA, discussing the historical context for providing culturally competent care to Black patients. This is the first of three videos recognizing and celebrating Black History Month.

Panelists Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS, and Christopher da Costa, MD, FACP, FIDSA, discuss culturally competent ways to engage patients in conversations about vaccinations in the second installment of a video interview moderated by Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA, in recognition of Black History Month.

Thomas Fekete, MD, FIDSA, of Temple University moderated an insightful conversation with Marwan Hadadd, MD, MPH, David Malebranche, MD, MPH, and Hilary Reno, PhD, in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In the second half of this panel discussion, the group shares their experiences caring for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the trans community in particular, and discusses the changes they would like to see for the future of care.

Thomas Fekete, MD, FIDSA, of Temple University moderated an insightful conversation with Marwan Hadadd, MD, MPH, David Malebranche, MD, MPH, and Hilary Reno, PhD, in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In the first half of this panel discussion, the group discusses the role that medical professionals have in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had.

IDSA leaders reflect on their pathways to leadership roles within the Society and highlight work that still needs to be done to achieve racial equity in leadership opportunities.  

This Journal of Infectious Diseases paper focuses on the history of gender disparities within IDSA. It outlines progress that has been made toward equity and key interventions required to maintain and increase female representation in membership and leadership, with the goal of achieving healthier outcomes for patients. 

This paper reports a mixed-method study to explore gender-based barriers to advancement in academic infectious diseases and proposes policy changes to address these barriers.

In the final part of an interview moderated by Kristina Bryant, MD, FPIDS, panelists Ann Chahroudi, MD, PhD, and Shanta Zimmer, MD, discuss career advancement, leadership roles and what institutions can do to ensure gender equity in the workplace.   

Panelists Ann Chahroudi, MD, PhD, and Shanta Zimmer, MD, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women in the medical field in the second part of an interview moderated by Kristina Bryant, MD, FPIDS, in recognition of Women’s History Month. 

Kristina Bryant, MD, FPIDS, moderated a panel discussion with Ann Chahroudi, MD, PhD, and Shanta Zimmer, MD, discussing the historical and modern role of women in the medical profession.