can play in harm-reduction efforts, equipping students with the skills to potentially save lives in the future. Guest Speakers and Panels We also welcomed a diverse group of guest speakers, including respected family physicians, specialists and community leaders. These talks offered valuable insights into the current state of family medicine, innovations in patient care and personal stories from those who have shaped the field. One of the highlights was a special panel celebrating National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, where we had a remarkable group of women leaders in medicine. The panel included Dr. Lynsey Drew, Noorda-COM dean and president-elect of UAFP, Dr. Amie Mower, a faculty member at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine and a former Army physician, and Dr. Heather Sojourner, a representative from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission and UAFP board member. During the discussion, the panelists shared their experiences navigating gender biases in medicine and provided insight into how women in medicine can support each other to break through leadership barriers. They also tackled important questions like how to maintain a balance between work and family life, encouraging students to find their own paths to work-life harmony while pursuing meaningful careers in family medicine. We also hosted a hybrid panel with distinguished guests from Black Physicians of Utah, where Dr. Richard Ferguson and Dr. Jessica Jones shared their experiences navigating bias and microaggressions in their medical journey. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue about race, bias and the importance of diversity in healthcare, providing them with a Suturing lab Splinting workshop Naloxone training Black Physicians of Utah 27
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