2014 "Mentoring The Diverse Trainee" Workshop
March 18, 2014
Learning Objectives:
After attending the conference, attendees will be able to:
- Describe concepts related to cross-cultural (ethnic, racial, gender, LBGT, and generational) mentorship, for both the mentor and mentee.
- Discuss the issues, consequences, and related research, of unintentional bias.
- Identify funding and fellowship opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Agenda:
| Time | Event | Presenter | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Lunch and Keynote |
Lynne Holden - Co-founder and President of Mentoring in Medicine, Inc.® (MIM) |
Introduction Video Lynne Holden Video |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm | Workshop on Unintentional Bias | Minjon Tholen - Consultant and Training & Development Specialist Cook Ross Inc. | Minjon Tholen video |
| 2:30 - 2:45 pm | Break | ||
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm | Fellowships and other funding opportunities available to underrepresented minorities |
Paul Hoyt-O'Connor - Director, GW Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research Grace Henry - Director, SMHS Office of Diversity and Inclusion Delia Houseal - Scientific Program Specialist, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination; |
Panel video |
| 3:45 - 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
Helen Cannaday - GW Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion |
Helen Cannaday video |