Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Early- and Mid-Career Transitions in Musculoskeletal and Pain Medicine-Session Presentation

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The speaker in the video discusses the session's focus on navigating diversity, equity, and inclusion in musculoskeletal and pain medicine during early and mid-career transitions. The panelists share their personal experiences and challenges, including imposter syndrome and the impact of representation and mentorship. They emphasize the need for peer support and creating diverse communities. Strategies for outreach and engagement are also discussed, such as speaking at schools, hosting events, and forming connections with different communities. The challenges of treating patients with chronic pain in resource-scarce areas are highlighted, with a focus on patient empowerment, education, and finding innovative solutions. The overall goal of the session is to foster a more inclusive and diverse medical community. The panelists encourage attendees to provide feedback through session evaluations to aid in future planning. The panel discussion addresses various topics related to healthcare and diversity, including empowering patients, improving physician-patient communication, advocating for integrative medicine, promoting mentorship and relationships with colleagues, supporting underrepresented communities, and providing comprehensive care to marginalized populations. The importance of providing resources, advocating for fair treatment and equal opportunities, and promoting awareness and access to healthcare resources are also emphasized.

Keywords

diversity

equity

inclusion

musculoskeletal

pain medicine

imposter syndrome

representation

mentorship

chronic pain

patient empowerment

resource-scarce areas