Cultural Competence CME

Disparities in healthcare increase the impact of disease, injury, and violence on socially disadvantaged populations and reduce their chances of reaching optimal health. This collection will expand your understanding of diverse populations and enhance your ability to meet their healthcare needs. Relevant for providers in any specialty, including Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, and Physicians Assistants, as well as Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, these lectures will help improve medical outcomes for all patients in your care.

There is a growing prevalence of breast cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) aged 15 to 39 years old, and people of color (POCs). Breast cancer tends to present as more advance and aggressive forms in both of these demographics and is unfortunately associated with higher mortality rates than other populations in whom mortality rates have been decreasing over the last few decades.

This activity highlights the current trends, challenges, and health disparities experienced by AYAs and POCs with breast cancer, and provides insight into possible ways of improving screening and overall management of these patients.