Cultural Competency

Inclusive and Culturally Aware Mentoring (ECDC)

Sunday, September 26, 2021

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET

Moderator(s)

Monique R. Pappadis, MEd, PhD

Assistant Professor
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

Keynote Speaker(s)

Sylk Sotto, EdD

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana

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The theme of the 2021 Early Career Development Course is inclusive and culturally aware mentoring. The panel discussions, breakout sessions, and one-on-one networking events will provide attendees with opportunities to interact with renowned leaders in research, education, and clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

List at least three strategies to create a diverse mentoring team to help a mentee navigate and build a career in rehabilitation that is clinically based, research based, education based, or a mix of all three.
Describe what it means to be an inclusive and culturally aware mentor.
Identify ways to highlight strengths and areas for professional development