The conference aims to enhance the delivery of cancer care by integrating cultural competency into practice. Attendees will explore disparities in cancer screening and treatment, and learn strategies to improve communication across cultural differences. The event includes keynote sessions, panels, and workshops focusing on real-world case studies and patient experiences. The agenda features discussions on cancer care challenges, provider and patient panels, and clinical trial team presentations.
Mental Health Conferences
Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa: Global is Local: Focusing the Lens on Cancer
This conference focuses on culturally responsive health care with a specific emphasis on cancer, taking place in Iowa City, IA. It aims to address cancer disparities and improve care delivery through cultural competency.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: June 05, 2025
Location: Medical Education Research Facility
City/State: Iowa City, Iowa
Address: 375 Newton Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research, offering continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Phone: 319-335-8599
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | Physician | Includes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ |
| $50.00 | All other attendees | Includes Residents, Fellows, Dental Professionals, Allied Health Providers, Public Health |
| $0.00 | Student | No charge for students not holding a current license to practice. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins with registration at 7:15 AM, followed by a welcome session. Keynote presentations and panels are scheduled throughout the day, with a lunch break at 11:00 AM. The event concludes with a wrap-up and evaluation session at 4:00 PM.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Patrick J. Loehrer, MD
HH Gregg Professor of Oncology and Distinguished Professor, Director of Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Associate Dean, Cancer Research, Indiana University.
Natoshia Askelson, MPH, PhD
Associate Professor, Community and Behavioral Health, Director, Research and Evaluation Core, Institute of Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy, University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 6.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits, 6.0 ANCC contact hours, and 6.0 ASWB cultural competence CE credits.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
There is no specific hotel information provided for this conference.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking is available for $20 per day in the Newton Road Ramp, located at 360 Newton Road, across the street from the Medical Education and Research Facility. MERF is also accessible via public transportation for Iowa City, Coralville, and CAMBUS.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
There are no specific details provided about sponsorship, exhibitor, or advertising opportunities.
Other Links and Information
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