Breakout Session 2 Descriptions:

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Navigating Asian-American Identity:

Daniel To (Loyola), Natalia Khosla (UChicago), Apoorva Ram (Northwestern)

An introspective look at what it means to be Asian-American in medicine, including how Asian-Americans are represented in organizations and how we can engage in intersectionality. 

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Allying with Other Communities

Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton (UIC)

A discussion on raising awareness about the racial inequity and institutionalized racism that has affected our own communities as a basis for how we can partner with other communities of color.

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Building Trust with Minority Patients

Dr. Wei Wei Lee, Dr. Ram Krishnamoorthi, Dr. Grace Koo, and Tae Yeon Kim (UChicago)

Creating a toolbox for navigating interactions with patients who have different life experiences than their providers.