Fostering Inclusivity- Understanding and Supporting Disabilities in Psychiatry Research and Clinical Care (DEI) 3.21.25

March 21, 2025

Target Audience

Physician
Psychologist

Learning Objectives

1. Define what qualifies as a disability and what is a reasonable accommodation; 
2. Describe how disabilities can impact experience in the workplace; 
3. Gain perspectives on the lived experiences of persons with a disability and the role others have in offering support; 
4. How to become an ally of persons with a disability

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/20/2025
Course expires: 
12/26/2025
Event starts: 
03/21/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/21/2025 - 1:30pm EDT

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
2nd Floor Auditorium
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Jessie B. Northrup, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry 
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Jared Gorsuch, DO 
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry 
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Robert Marin, MD
Associate Director (retired),
Center for Public Service Psychiatry 
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Matthew S. Berwick, ADAC
Senior Program Manager,
Disability Accommodations for Clinical Services
Disabilities Resource Center
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Sarah Fischer, MS, CRC
Disability Specialist, 
Disability Resources and Services 
University of Pittsburgh
 

Disclosure Statement: No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
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