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Atlas Week at the School of Medicine Launches

01/19/2018

The School of Medicine will host its Atlas Week Program beginning on Monday, Jan. 22. The week of events is being held early this year due to changes in the School of Medicine’s exam schedule.

The week’s theme is “From Broken Walls, We Build Bridges: Out of Conflict Rises Communities.”

Monday, Jan. 22

TED Talk: “No One Should Die Because They Live Too Far From a Doctor.” The talk by physician Raj Panjabi, M.D., will focus on the theme that while illness is universal, access to care is not. Panjabi is building the Community Health Academy, a global platform that aims to modernize how community health workers learn vital skills, creating jobs along the way.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

World Pediatric Project Presentation. World Pediatric Project is dedicated to bridging the gap in access to medical care in developing countries, particularly for children.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

“Making the Diagnosis: Human Trafficking and the Healthcare Provider.” Betsy Sutherland, will lead the training session. Up to 84 percent of survivors of human trafficking describe encountering healthcare system at least once during their exploitation. During this training, participants will practice identifying “red flags,” learn to use trauma-informed interview strategies and identify the steps necessary to assist victims.

Thursday, Jan. 25

International Mission Trip Panel. Second-year medical students will discuss their experiences volunteering abroad this past summer and will answer questions about resources and logistics.

Friday, Jan. 26

“Practicing Global Health Locally: Refugees and Foreign Adoption Medicine.” Jennifer Ladage, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, will present.

All events are held in the Learning Resources Center between noon and 12:50 p.m. Specific event information is available on the University calendar.

The events are sponsored by the School of Medicine and the Global Health Learning Community.