Thursday, 10:30 - 12:00 noon

EDUCATING TODAY'S AND TOMORROW'S HEALTHCARE FROVIDERS Location: Hyatt Regency, Cowboy Artists Room Educating today's and tomorrow's healthcare providers is a proactive means of addressing disparities. Innovative curricula in development at the institutions represented by panelists will be described during this moderated panel. Participants will discuss ideas, pose questions, and leave with resources. Introductory Level. Presenters: Cynthia Arndell, MD, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; Bechara Choucair, MD, Heartland Health Outreach. Chicago, IL; Kay Jarrell, MS, RN, ASU College of Nursing and Health Care Innovation, Phoenix, AZ; Sally J. Reel, PhD, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tuscan, AZ; Deana Richter, MA, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM; Kris Volcheck, DDS, CASS Dental Clinic for the Homeless, Phoenix, AZ. Materials: DENTISTRY FOR THE HOMELESS provided by VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS (ppt) Developing & Implementing a Poverty in Healthcare Curriculum At the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (ppt) Educating Today's & Tomorrow's Healthcare Providers: Models & Resources for Developing Curricula (pps) Educating Today's & Tomorrow's Healthcare Providers: Models & Resources for Developing Curricula - handout (pdf) A Community Partnership (.ppt) Poverty & Health Care