Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of the EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Implications of COVID-19 is intended to provide a space in which to explore these opportunities and imagine a way forward. The series of seven webinars consists of ninety-minute expert-led, moderated panel discussions focused on five broad thematic areas in relation to the pandemic.
New Digital Series Available March 18, 2021
Dialogues in Diversity: Centering EDI in Medical Research
Series Overview
Since the diagnosis of the first case of COVID-19, the existence of privileges for some - including access to affordable (reproductive) healthcare, safe housing, adequate financial resources and technology; in combination with the ability to work from home, maintain food security and effectively practise social distancing measures - but not others, which predispose certain groups to feel the burden of the disease’s effects more severely than others, have been brought into sharp focus.
Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of the EDI Implications of COVID-19 is intended to provide a space in which to explore these opportunities and imagine a way forward.
The series of seven webinars consists of ninety-minute expert-led, moderated panel discussions focused on five broad thematic areas in relation to the pandemic:
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Women, Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Health Inequity, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Allyship
- Work and Accommodation
- Human Rights
Webinars & Registration
| Webinar 1: June 18 Dialogues in Diversity: Setting the Context. The EDI Implications of COVID-19 |
Webinar 1 BrochureWebinar 1 Video |
| Webinar 2:June 25, 2020 Thinking Differently about COVID19: Neurodiversity, Mental Health & Wellness during COVID-19 |
Webinar 2 BrochureWebinar 2 Video |
| Webinar 3: July 09, 2020 Women, Girls and Gender Considerations of a COVID19 Response |
Webinar 3 BrochureWebinar 3 Video |
| Webinar 4: July 23, 2020 Are We All in this Together? Health Inequity, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Allyship during COVID-19 Part 1 |
Webinar 4 BrochureWebinar 4 Video |
| Webinar 5: July 30, 2020 Are We All in this Together? Health Inequity, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Allyship during COVID-19 Part 2 |
Webinar 5 BrochureWebinar 5 Video |
| Webinar 6: August 13, 2020 Working 9 to 5: Remote Work, Accommodations and Workplace Culture during COVID-19 |
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| Webinar 7: August 27, 2020 COVID-19, Rights and Responsibilities: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward |
Webinar 7 Brochure |
Accreditation
College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+® One-Credit-Per-Hour (Group Learning)
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 2 Mainpro+® credits per session (1,5 for Webinar 1 and 2).
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 2 hours per session (1,5 for Webinar 1 and 2). (credits are automatically calculated).
American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. For more information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credits please see: www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities
European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.
Please note, letters of accreditation will be issued for each individual webinar not the full series.