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MSDC Board Discussed Empowering Patients at June Meeting
The MSDC Board launched its summer meeting with a special presentation on Monday. The meeting was held virtually and on-location at the MSDC headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
The meeting began with a special presentation by Dr. Melissa Clarke entitled, "Empowering Patients, Improving Outcomes". Dr. Clarke is a noted speaker and author on cultural competency with patients and within medicine. Her presentation focused on how providers can listen better to patients and approach medical conversations with a better understanding on their patients' experiences. The Board members shared reflections on their interactions with patients and how cultural competency shaped those talks.
- 2022 annual meeting of members as October 28, 2022 at the American Institute of Architects.
- Asked the Membership Committee to report on a potential tiered membership at the June 2023 meeting.
- Deferred a discussion on bylaws changes until September 2022.
- Approved two new members of the Nominating Committee
The next MSDC Board meeting is September 19 at 6:30 PM at a location to be determined. Members in good standing can request an invitation to the meeting by contacting Robert Hay Jr.
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MSDC Board Discussed Empowering Patients at June Meeting
The MSDC Board launched its summer meeting with a special presentation on Monday. The meeting was held virtually and on-location at the MSDC headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
The meeting began with a special presentation by Dr. Melissa Clarke entitled, "Empowering Patients, Improving Outcomes". Dr. Clarke is a noted speaker and author on cultural competency with patients and within medicine. Her presentation focused on how providers can listen better to patients and approach medical conversations with a better understanding on their patients' experiences. The Board members shared reflections on their interactions with patients and how cultural competency shaped those talks.
- 2022 annual meeting of members as October 28, 2022 at the American Institute of Architects.
- Asked the Membership Committee to report on a potential tiered membership at the June 2023 meeting.
- Deferred a discussion on bylaws changes until September 2022.
- Approved two new members of the Nominating Committee
The next MSDC Board meeting is September 19 at 6:30 PM at a location to be determined. Members in good standing can request an invitation to the meeting by contacting Robert Hay Jr.