Countering Antisemitism in Medicine: A Path to Combating Antisemitism in the Healthcare Community
Mon, Dec 16
|Webinar
Join us for a critical webinar featuring two leading voices in the fight against antisemitism in healthcare.
Time & Location
Dec 16, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Webinar
About the event
Join us for a critical webinar featuring two leading voices in the fight against antisemitism in healthcare:
Panelists:
Dr. Hedy Wald
An internationally sought-after speaker and expert in both Medicine During the Holocaust and addressing antisemitism, Dr. Wald’s impactful recent publication in the Chicago Sun-Times introduces the "Four E’s" framework—Education, Empathy, Engagement, and Enforcement—for countering antisemitism in healthcare. Her work deeply resonates with healthcare professionals striving to create inclusive and respectful environments.
Michelle Stravitz
As the CEO of the American Jewish Medical Association (AJMA), Michelle is a leading advocate in addressing antisemitism within healthcare. She champions the uniting of Jewish professionals and trainees across all disciplines and institutions to create a cohesive front against discrimination and bias in the healthcare community.
What You’ll Learn:
The Power of Unity: Strategies for uniting Jewish professionals and healthcare practitioners within institutions to counteract antisemitism more effectively.
The Four E’s Framework: Insights from Dr. Wald’s recent article, focusing on Education, Empathy, Engagement, and Enforcement to tackle antisemitism in medicine.
Lessons from History: Recognizing echoes of the Holocaust and why lessons from this dark chapter of medicine must be implemented in response to rising antisemitism
Creating Systemic Change: Practical solutions for fostering a culture of inclusion and addressing challenges faced by Jewish professionals and patients.
Advocacy and Action: Tools and strategies to empower Jewish healthcare practitioners to take proactive steps against the challenges of antisemitism and discrimination facing the Jewish healthcare community today.
Why Attend?
This will be a highly informative webinar for Jewish healthcare practitioners, educators, leaders, and allies who seek to address antisemitism within their systems.