Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CME Activities
Available courses, certification information, and the latest educational opportunities for practitioners interested in beginning or continuing their careers in a cardiometabolic subspecialty with emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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News Digest
The latest industry news, CMHC Pulse Blogs and Cardiometabolic Chronicle articles related to cardiometabolic health and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Care in (un)Common Settings with Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand
Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) sat down with Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, the Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in preventive cardiology at Tulane School of Medicine
Interpersonal racism drives heart disease risk for Black women
This blog post first appeared on healio.com and is republished with permission. You can view the original article here. Perceived experiences of racism in
Research Shows Most Women Enter Pregnancy in Poor Cardiometabolic Health
Obstetricians call pregnancy a “stress test” for a woman’s body. The increased blood volume puts extra burden on a woman’s circulatory and cardiovascular systems, and
Building Equity into the Equation: Stopping NAFLD & NASH in Black Americans
This article has been republished with permission from Cardiometabolic Health Congress partner Global Liver Institute. Read original article here. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has a
Personalizing Cardiometabolic Drug Therapies for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Certain populations of ethnic and racial groups respond differently to many classes of drugs. While there are many factors that can influence drug response, one
Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Diversity and Inclusion
The definition of what it means to be a top business in the U.S. is largely subjective, however, almost all experts agree that to be
AAPI Heritage Month Webinar RECAP
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) proudly welcomed Dr. Kris Vijay, president of the Innovative Cardiometabolic Center in Phoenix, to host a
Black History Month Webinar Recap
Were you one of the forward-thinking providers in attendance for the Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) webinar, Accelerating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cardiometabolic Health? In
Faculty Spotlight: Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
In recognition of Black History and Women’s History Months in February and March 2023, Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) hosted a one-hour virtual experience to address
Faculty Spotlight: James R. Gavin III, MD, PhD
In recognition of Black History and Women’s History Months in February and March 2023, Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) hosted a one-hour virtual experience to address
Faculty Spotlight: Rachel M. Bond, MD
In recognition of Black History and Women’s History Months in February and March 2023, Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) hosted a one-hour virtual experience to address
Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand Receives Living Legends Award
On Jan. 13th, 2023, Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) faculty member Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, was awarded the Living Legends Award from the Southern University at
Webinar Recap: Dr. Streed on LGBTQ Cardiovascular Health
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, many providers tuned into the virtual webinar from Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) and Carl J. Streed, Jr., MD, MPH. In
Gender Equality is Health Equality with Carl G. Streed, Jr., MD, MPH
For more than a decade, Carl G. Streed, Jr., MD, MPH, physician and assistant professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has been
Expert Highlights and Perspectives
A cache of recorded faculty presentations addressing the diagnosis, clinical management, treatment, and emerging strategies related to cardiometabolic health and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Expert Perspectives: The Disproportionate Burden of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in High-Risk African American Patients with Cardiometabolic Comorbidities
During this interview, Keith Ferdinand, MD, Larry Jackson II, MD, and Laura Ross, PAC-C discuss the current disparities in AF and practical ways how to approach them.
(Recorded 12/14/2022)
Future Directions in Heart Failure Â
Click to watch Drs. Taub, Greenberg, and Lala discuss additional pearls and perspectives on future directions in heart failure management.
(Recorded 10/25/2022)
Considerations for The Treatment of Heart Failure in Women
Click to watch Dr. Kittleson discuss additional considerations about the treatment of heart failure in women.
(Recorded 10/25/2022)
Cardiometabolic Health Disparities in Hispanic Americans
During this webinar, Veronica Vital, PhD. and Alexandra Salcedo, RDN discuss the disparities in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic risk factors in Hispanics, as well as the role of individualizing nutrition advice to help address some of these disparities.
(Recorded 10/8/2021)
Diabetes in Latino/Hispanic Americans
Presented by A. Enrique Caballero, MD from the 2020 CMHC Annual Meeting.
(Recorded 10/19/2020).
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and What They Mean for Your Practice
Presented by Carlos J. Rodriguez, MD from the 2020 CMHC Annual Meeting.
(Recorded 10/19/2020)
How Should You Counsel Patients Who Live in Food Deserts?
Presented by Alanna A. Morris, MD, MSc from the 2020 CMHC Annual Meeting.
(Recorded 10/19/2020)
Resources
A collection of resources related to cardiometabolic health and diversity, equity, and inclusion for both patients and provider education and connection.
- Treatment of HF
- Sex-Specific Considerations About Response to Common HF Therapies
- Important Considerations on HF Risk Factors & HF Presentation in Women
- Cardiometabolic Health Disparities in Hispanic Americans: Data, Perspectives, and the Role of Nutrition in Improving OutcomesÂ
- Looming Cardiometabolic Crisis: A Conversation About Race - Additional Resources and Suggested Readings