Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Human Spaceflight: Challenges and Opportunities
This activity has been archived and credit is no longer available.
In this presentation, Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta discusses the basics of space physiology and why this distinction from normal physiology is important in space biomedical research. He highlights the necessity for increased diversity in human spaceflight crews in order to improve terrestrial and space biomedical research.
This Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training and Research Grand Rounds session took place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. and has been approved for Ethics Credit.
Activity Information
This activity has been archived and credit is no longer available.
Needs Statement
Physicians, residents, fellows, medical students and other healthcare providers across practice areas encounter health care equity issues such as health disparities, social determinants of health, cultural/linguistic competencies, and social justice. The series aims to broaden the awareness of learners in these topic areas provide strategies to address these issues as they arise.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of space biomedical research and its history.
- Discuss the challenges of implementing and conducting science in space.
- Recognize how building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research team can improve space biomedical research.
- Identify new opportunities to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in space biomedical research.
Target Audience
Professional Categories
- Physicians
- Medical Students
- Fellows
- Residents
- Nurses
- Other Health Professionals
Specialties
- Aerospace Medicine
Interest Groups
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Accreditation/Credit Designation
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Activity Director
Term of Approval
December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Original release date: December 1, 2021.
Disclosure Policy
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BCM does not view the existence of financial relationships with commercial interests as implying bias or decreasing the value of a presentation. It is up to participants to determine whether the relationships influence the activity faculty with regard to exposition or conclusions. If at any time during this activity you feel that there has been commercial/promotional bias, notify the Activity Director or Activity Coordinator. Please answer the questions about balance and objectivity in the activity evaluation candidly.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Disclosures
The following individual(s) has/have reported financial or other relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products/services may relate to the educational content of this activity:
Presenter
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Emmanuel Urquieta, M.D., M.S., AFAsMA
Assistant Professor
Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine
Disclosure:
Nothing to disclose.
Activity Director
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Jean L. Raphael, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Disclosure:
Nothing to disclose.
Planning Committee Members
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Toi Blakely Harris, M.D.
Professor and Associate Provost
Baylor College of Medicine
Disclosure:
Nothing to disclose.
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Michelle A. Lopez, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Disclosure:
- Research Support: Merck
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Erik D. Malmberg, Ph.D., J.D.
Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Disclosure:
Nothing to disclose.
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Jean L. Raphael, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Disclosure:
Nothing to disclose.
Health Topics
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