Ethnic Minority and Multicultural Health
Contact Information:
Chair: Hayley S. Thompson, PhD: thompsoh@karmanos.org
Co-Chair: Frank L. Sotelo, BA: frank.sotelo@gmail.com
Description/Mission Statement:
The Ethnic Minority and Multicultural Health Special Interest Group (EMMH SIG) concerns itself with advancing the field of ethnic minority and multicultural health, through education and training; networking; mentorship of ethnic minorities and non-minorities; and conducting research in ethnicity, culture, and health. Members of this SIG also aim to increase the involvement of ethnic minorities in SBM councils, committees, and the peer-review process.
33rd Annual Meeting 2012
EMMH Events
Wednesday April 11th @ 9:00- 11:45 am
SIG Pre-Session Course
In collaboration with Evidence-Based Behavioral Medicine (EBBM) SIG
“Adapting Evidence-Based Strategies for Weight Management to Underserved Populations”
Presenters:
Rachel Ballard-Barbash, MD, MPH
Judy D. DePue, EdD, MPH
Sherry L. Pagoto, PhD
Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, PhD
Thursday April 12th @ 7:30-8:30 am
EMMH Breakfast Business Meeting
Highlights
- Election of new SIG chair and co-chair (2012-2014)
- Discussion with the membership about future directions for EMMH
Friday April 13th @ 7:30-8:30 am
EMMH Breakfast Mentoring Roundtable
“Increasing Recruitment and Retention of Ethnic Minorities within Health Psychology”
Roundtable Speakers:
- Elizabeth Klonoff, Ph.D., UCSD/SDSU JDP in Clinical Psychology
- John Ruiz, Ph.D., University of North Texas
- Tracey Revenson, Ph.D., CUNY
- Georita Frierson, PhD., Southern Methodist University
Friday April 13th , 2012 @ 3:45-5:15 pm
Symposium
In collaboration with Pain SIG
“Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Pain Assessment and Treatment"
