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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board for the Society of Surgical Oncology is honored to work with the American College of Surgeons to convene a vital conversation regarding disparities in the management and outcomes of cancer patients. Even more importantly, we will review strategies to mitigate disparate outcomes through research, policy and clinical service. A team of renowned researchers will lead a robust discussion regarding the roles of the surgical oncology workforce demographics, breast cancer screening, safety net hospitals, colorectal cancer surgery, and clinical trials in achieving cancer health equity.

  1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

  1. Diversity in the surgical oncology workforce: addressing the pipeline problem - Dr. Callisia Clarke (USA)

  1. Disparities in breast cancer screening and the 2023 updated USPSTF mammography screening guideline - Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA)

  1. Addressing disparities in access to surgical oncology care through support for the safety net hospitals - Dr.Kathie-Ann Joseph (USA)

  1. Disparities in colorectal cancer surgery - Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA)

  1. The role of clinical trials in addressing surgical oncology disparities - Dr. Alliric Willis (USA)

  1. Diversity in Pancreatic Cancer - Dr. Nita Ahuja (USA)

  1. Panel discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA)

  1. Closing remarks - Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)
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Dr. Nita Ahuja MD, EMBA, FACS, William H Carmalt Professor of Surgery and Pathology; Chair, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine; Surgeon-in-Chief, Yale New Haven Hospital, USA Gastroenterology
Dr. Lisa Ann Newman MD, MPH, FACS, FASCO, FSSO, Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital Network, USA Surgical Oncology
Dr. Callisia Clarke MD, MS, FACS, Chief and Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA Surgical Oncology
Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph MD, MPH, FACS, Professor of Surgery and Population Health, Vice-Chair, Diversity and Health Equity, Clinical Systems Lead, NYULH Institute for Excellence in Health Equity Surgical Oncology
Dr. Steven D. Wexner MD,PhD,Executive Director and System Chief, Colorectal Surgery. Professor and Vice-Chair for Professional Development, Department of Surgery MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Alliric I. Willis MD, MSPH, FACS, FSSO, Professor of Surgery, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development, Thomas Jefferson University; Co-Director, Thyroid and Parathyroid Center, Jefferson Health, USA Surgical Oncology
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