Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Enhancing the Way We Work
03/10/2022 14:00
Online
3 CPD Approved
Enhancing the Way We Work is the first event run by the Inclusion Advisory Forum and aims to provide attendees with an understanding of the importance and benefits of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in the workplace. We will also discuss unconscious bias, and developing positive personal actions in order to enhance the way we work.
Overview
Enhancing the Way We Work is the first event run by the College's Inclusion Advisory Forum and aims to provide attendees with an understanding of the importance and benefits of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in the workplace.
We will also discuss unconscious bias, and developing positive personal actions in order to enhance the way we work.
3 non-clinical CPD points will be awarded for attending the full session. It is complimentary to attend with a current College membership, or £20 to attend for non-members.
Background
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow aims to be an inclusive organisation, committed to promoting equality and diversity and providing a culture which actively values difference and reflects the communities we serve. This commitment is to all who connect with our College community - Fellows and Members, clinical volunteers, attendees at our events, those sitting examinations, existing and potential employees and other stakeholders, to ensure that all are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.
Programme
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Time |
Title |
Speakers |
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14.00 |
Welcome |
Dr Moe Oo, Chair of RCPSG Inclusion Advisory Group |
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14.05 |
Introduction
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Mr Mike McKirdy, President RCPSG
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Session 1: Why is Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Important Chair – Thisara Weerasuriya, Speciality Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Honorary Senior Lecturer University of Glasgow |
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14.15 |
Speaker 1 – Why is ED&I Important? |
Hamid Motraghi, Deputy Head of NHS Workplace Race Equality Standard (WRES) |
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14.35 |
Speaker 2 – Implications of not addressing ED&I / unconscious bias |
Lindsey Pope, Professor of Medical Education, Director of Community Based Medical Education and GP Head of Teaching |
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14.50 |
Speaker 3 – Positive benefits of getting it right |
Kirsty Colquhoun, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Subdean and EDI Lead at the University of Glasgow |
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15.05 |
Q&A and Panel Discussion |
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15.20 |
Refreshment Break |
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Session 2: Taking positive action Chair – Hany Eteiba, International Director RCPSG |
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15.30 |
Speaker 4 – The College ED&I journey since 2020 |
Moe Thaw Oo, Chair of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Inclusion Advisory Group
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15.50 |
Speaker 5 – Services to Diversity in the NHS / taking personal action |
Nadeeka Rathnamalala, Consultant Nephrologist, Lead for Education (Medicine)
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16.10 |
Speaker 6 – Inclusivity in an international context |
Saira Saleem, Professor & HOD Breast Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Regional Councillor (Surgeon) |
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16.30 |
Q&A and Panel Discussion |
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16.55 |
Thanks and Close |
Mr Mike McKirdy, President RCPSG |
Details
Please note, this webinar will be digitally recorded, and the discussions will be passed to our Inclusion Advisory Working Group in order to inform future College EDI policy. The link to join the meeting will be sent to you a week before the event and again on the day upon a successful registration.
Fees
You could save £20 on this event by becoming a member! Read more about becoming a member here.
Location
Online