Patient-Centered Care Across Diverse Communities
Online CME
Provide more equitable, patient-centered care for diverse and underserved patient populations with evidence-based solutions that proactively address health disparities.
This CME activity combines content from Anti-Racism: Tools for Change, LGBTQ+ Health: Pride in Care, and Street Medicine Outreach online courses for a comprehensive experience.
Case-based scenarios let you explore potential bias in the clinical setting, with new sessions focused on these common practice gaps reported by family physicians:
- Inclusive communication
- Rural and occupational health
- First responders and special populations
- Disability and neurodivergent care
Member: $805
Member – Resident: $555
Member – Student: $555
Other Health Care Professional: $805
Nonmember: $1,015
Topics
Module 1: Foundations
Review core concepts in health equity, including anti-racism in medicine and the physician’s role in advancing equitable care.
Module 2: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) & Systemic Barriers
Apply strategies to recognize and address social and structural factors affecting patient outcomes.
Module 3: LGBTQ+ Health
Implement best practices for providing inclusive, affirming care to LGBTQ+ patients.
Module 4: Disability & Accessibility
Improve care approaches for patients with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Format
The on-demand format allows you to start and stop your learning when it’s convenient for your schedule, delivered in 30- to 45-minute videos. Easily report your CME at the end of each module.
Intro to Inclusive Care: A Primer
Tonya Anim, MD, FAAFP
Inclusive Communication 101: Names, Pronouns and More
Janelle Marra DO, FAAFP, CAQSM
Patient Voices in Practice
Michele Sucich, MD; Kevin Larragy; Kristina Petersen, PhD
Religion, Spirituality & Respectful Care
Ecler Ercole Jaqua, MD, MBA, FAAFP, AGSF, FACLM, DipABOM, AAHIVS
Module Debrief: Foundations
Margot Savoy, MD, CPE, MPH, FAAFP
Medical Experiences of Racism
Christen Johnson, MD, DABFM, FAAFP
Awareness Is Key: Biases in the Medical Team
Christen Johnson, MD, DABFM, FAAFP
Physical & Psychological Safety in Street Medicine
Corinne T. Feldman, MMS, PA-C
Liberation & Social Teaching of Street Medicine
Brett J. Feldman, MSPAS, PA-C
Tackling Structural Racism: Taking It to the Street
Jehni Robinson, MD, FAAFP
HOUSED BEDS – A clinical listening intake tool for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
Corinne Feldman, MMS, PA-C
HOUSED BEDS Case Review
Corinne Feldman, MMS, PA-C
Caring for Patients Engaged in Sex Work: A Primary Care Perspective
Nilesh Gokal MD, FA
IMGs Unveiled: Enhancing Residency Inclusion through Understanding and Equity
Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP
Global Health Perspectives in Primary Care: Applying Resource-Aware and Culturally Responsive Approaches
Barry Bacon, MD, FAAFP
Primary Care in Rural Communities: Navigating Access, Workforce, and Structural Barriers
Cedric T. Barnes, DO, FAAFP
Rural Health: Farm Injuries
Cedric T. Barnes, DO, FAAFP
Caring for First Responders
Michael Ready, MD, FAHS
Important Considerations in Providing Healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives
Mary Owen, MD
Serving Patients in Kink/BDSM Communities: Reducing Stigma & Supporting
Nilesh Gokal MD, FAAFP; Thomas Hunt MD, FAAFP
Module Debrief: Social determinants of health and Systemic Barriers
Margot Savoy, MD, CPE, MPH, FAAFP
LGBTQ+ Health – Beyond Best Practices
Benjamin Silverberg, MD MSc FAAFP FCUCM
Implicit Bias & LGBTQ+ Health
Joanne Thambuswamy, MD
Care of the LGBTQ Adolescent
Melanie VanDemark, MD
Update on HIV
Kurt Cook, MD, MSc
Gender-Based Violence
Marian Sassetti, MD, FAAFP
Preventative Screening in Adults w/ Diverse Sexual Practices
Neil Gokal, MD, FAAFP
Patient Discussion
Benjamin Silverberg, MD MSc FAAFP FCUCM
Module Debrief: Sexual Health and Gender
Margot Savoy, MD, CPE, MPH, FAAFP
ADA: Standards Update
Lauren Brown-Berchtold
Empathy and Accessibility VR Session
Lauren Brown-Berchtold
Disability Healthcare: What Clinicians Need to Know
Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM, FAAIDD
Disability Healthcare: Clinical Skill-building in Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Health
Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM, FAAIDD
Putting People First: Disability Language & Etiquette
Michele Sucich, MD; Kevin Larragy; Kristina Petersen, PhD
Inclusive Accommodations for Neurodivergent Patients in Primary Care
Kim Yu, MD, FAAFP
Module Debrief: Physical & Intellectual Disability
Margot Savoy, MD, CPE, MPH, FAAFP
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
- Analyze how inequities in medicine impact patient outcomes and apply strategies to improve equity in clinical care.
- Develop inclusive approaches to preventive care and screening that support equitable outcomes across diverse patient populations.
- Identify common barriers faced by diverse patient populations and implement strategies to reduce their impact on access and care delivery.
- Apply best practices for discussing sensitive and confidential topics to build trust and strengthen physician–patient relationships.
The AAFP has reviewed Patient-Centered Care Across Diverse Communities and deemed it acceptable for up to 28.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 04/28/2026 to 04/28/2029. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 28.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
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