Perspectives on Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competency in Bariatric Surgery

Describe differences and disparities in obesity trends between different ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientation minority populations.
Establish the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion amongst health care providers for obesity.
Describe current barriers and strategies to improve barriers to access for obesity care for minority populations.
Describe importance of strategies to optimize diversity, equity, and inclusion in MBS care and the role of ASMBS.

1:30pm	Introduction
1:35pm	Importance of representation in adolescent bariatric surgery Kanika Bowen-Jallow, MD MS FACS FAAP
1:45pm	Are we truly inclusive? A LGBTQ+ perspective Nova Szoka, MD FACS FASMBS
1:55pm	Gender bias in bariatric surgery Michael Edwards, MD
2:05pm	Ethnic and cultural competency in bariatric surgery Dr. Tuesday F Cook, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM
2:15pm	Advocacy to improve bariatric surgery access for minority populations Renee Hilton, MD FACS FASMBS
2:25pm	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Why do we care? Sarah Samreen, MD FACS
2:35pm	Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ASMBS: How far have we come and where are we going? Farah A Husain, FACS FASMBS MD
2:45pm	Question and Answer
3:00pm	Adjourn