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APAMSA 2008
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine chapters of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) are proud to be co-hosting the 15th APAMSA National Conference.
Confirmed Keynote and Banquet Speakers include:
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This year’s conference, entitled "Building ONE Community: Cultural Awareness, Competency, and Leadership", will be held from October 17-19, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA, and it will address the imperative that as American society becomes more culturally diverse, physicians are mandated not only to be more aware and sensitive of culturally relevant health issues, but also to be active in breaking down cultural barriers to health care access for their patients. Our annual national conference seeks to address often neglected issues pertinent to the health and well-being of API communities including cultural awareness, advocacy and policy, health care access, establishing community clinics, domestic violence, mental health, hepatitis B, and bone marrow typing. The conference gives our members the opportunity to engage in dialogue with health professionals working on API health issues and equips these future leaders of medicine with the tools they need to meet the health needs of the API community now and in the future.
