Immigrant Health Symposium
Are you burdened by the health disparity in our healthcare system today?
Are you interested in learning about the challenges many immigrants face to receive adequate health services?
Are you looking to become a culturally competent and empathetic dental provider?
We are excited to announce that TUSM/TUSDM will host the Immigrant Health Symposium on Friday, October 27th, from 12 – 5 p.m. in the Tufts Med Ed Building.
The symposium will feature over 20 speakers (immigrants, activists, lawyers, doctors, and more) from across Boston to present on the lived experience, community activism, healthcare access, City politics, asylum medicine, etc., related to immigrant and refugee healthcare. In addition, Dr. Khara Gresham, a Tufts dental alum, will discuss how patient advocates can be well-equipped to serve diverse immigrant populations.
Attend the Immigrant Health Symposium, Friday, October 27th, 12:00-5pm Organized by Med and Dental Students. Join for an afternoon of prioritizing lived experience, offering professional perspectives on immigration, and understanding what resources are available for this population. Come to learn more and find out how to get involved as a student and future provider, activist, public health advocate or ally! For More information about the sessions and to register: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jW1ylptmd0ERqm. Lunch provided for those attending the first panel.
The goal is to increase interest in immigrant rights, justice, and health, have lunch, and connect you to opportunities to get involved in activism!
Register for the event and learn how to get involved as a student, future provider, activist, public health advocate, or ally!
Please register using the link below:
Link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jW1ylptmd0ERqm