bhe cme 2023

Virtual 3 Day Event

Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Saturday, October 7, 2023 and Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine Meyer Cancer Center in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital presents Black Breasts Matter: Breast Health Disparities (#BHD2023). This FREE online-accredited series will provide breast health disparities education. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Department of Surgery | WCM

COURSE DIRECTORS
Vivan Bea CME Speakers

Vivian J. Bea, MD, MBS, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Weill Cornell Medicine
Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Dr. Vivian J. Bea, a board certified breast surgical oncologist, was recently named section chief of breast surgical oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

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Onyine Balogun CME Speakers

Onyinye Balogun, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Dr. Onyinye Balogun, specializes in the treatment of breast and gynecologic malignancies.

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Program Objectives

This CME activity is intended to review disparities data, educate about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, and address topics to include community myths and facts, genetics, and risk reduction strategies. By the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:


Address the breast cancer disparities crisis in black women by utilizing data to identify deficiencies, quality gaps and show how improved access to care and education of community clinicians can make a difference

Discuss the importance of breast cancer screening, early diagnosis and multidisciplinary breast cancer care treatment in black women

Recognize the importance of survivorship and genetic testing in black women

Describe the social determinants of breast cancer detection and health

Who should attend:

Primary Care Physicians, Gynecologists, Family Medicine Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Psychologist, Social Workers, Medical Students, Community Healthcare workers and Allied Health Professionals

Webinar Schedule

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 6:00pm to 8:30pm

DAY 1

Black Breast Imaging: Screening and Diagnosis

Kemi Babagemi, M.D.

Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Faculty Scholar in Health Equity
Cornell Center for Health Equity (CCHEq)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Ultrasound & Women's Imaging
Course Director, Diversity Visiting Student Acting Internship in Radiology

Black Breast Medical Oncology

Evelyn Taiwo, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Oncology
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Black Breast Radiation Oncology

Onyinye Balogun, M.D..

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital