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Inside the New FDA: What Medical Professionals Need to Know

Virtual Event

Session Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plays a critical role in shaping the landscape of clinical care — from drug approvals and device regulation to food safety and public health guidance. But recent internal changes, leadership shifts, and workforce reductions have left many in the medical community questioning what comes next. This webinar...

From Capitol Hill to the Clinic: How Federal Policy Shapes Frontline Care

Virtual Event

Session Overview In this session, Dr. Dave Chokshi—former NYC Health Commissioner and practicing physician—will explore how federal health policy decisions ripple down to state and local systems, ultimately shaping what clinicians can offer at the bedside. Drawing on lessons from New York City’s pandemic response and recent federal legislation affecting Medicaid, the ACA, and public...

Op-ed Happy Hour Workshop

Op-ed Happy Hour Workshop

Virtual Event

Op-ed Happy Hour Workshop 📅 Recurring Event: Every 4th Sunday of the month 🕗 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET) 🔗 Registration: Register via Zoom Event Overview Join Jennifer Obel, MD (prior freelance journalist for the Washington Post and Spokesperson for ASCO) for a hands-on training for DFA advocates who want to learn how...

Weathering the Storm – How To Be A Healthcare Advocate While Minimizing Risks of Harm

Virtual Event

Join the Sexual and Gender Health subcommittee as they discuss the physician advocate safety guide they organized to support advocates in their work while also seeking to help them reduce risk of harm to themselves. This webinar will provide an overview of the safety guide and help advocates learn what resources are out there to...

Food Policy and Public Trust: A Clinician’s Role in Advancing Food Safety

Virtual Event

Food safety is more than a regulatory issue — it’s a foundational public health concern that directly affects patient outcomes, health equity, and trust in our institutions. As federal policies evolve and new challenges emerge, clinicians have a powerful role to play in shaping safer, more transparent food systems. Join us for a timely conversation...

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