CEC Speaker Series: Beyond the Clinic: Practicing Medicine in the Community

Beyond the Clinic: Practicing Medicine in the Community will bring together perspectives from emerging and experienced leaders in health equity to discuss the differences between traditional clinical care and community-based practice. Speakers will share insights on how physicians, researchers, and community organizations work together to address health disparities, build trust, and provide care that reflects the lived realities of the communities they serve.

This conversation will highlight real-world experiences and practical strategies for bridging clinical medicine with community engagement, emphasizing the importance of culturally responsive care and partnerships that extend beyond the healthcare system.

This discussion will explore how to address social determinants of health and touch on subjects such as: • Moving beyond hospital and clinic walls into homes, schools, workplaces, and other community spaces • Practicing culturally responsive care • Listening to community voices and lived experience