Rapid Fire (Concurrent Session)-Rapid Fire Session

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This rapid-fire session featured presentations from various organizations on different topics. The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) shared their experience working with patient social media influencers to ensure accurate and science-based information is shared online with patient communities. They developed an education program for patient influencers in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to help them understand the science and interpret it for their followers. The North American Spine Society (NASS) presented their project called "Spine 20", which aims to provide guidance to governments on policies to alleviate the burden of spine disease. They have been participating in the G20 Summit and conducting research to understand changes in preferences for continuing professional development (CPD) activities. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) provided an update on their project to drive measurable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) improvements to advance the physician workforce. They conducted surveys and focus groups to understand learner preferences and gather information on mentorship and sponsorship programs offered by different organizations. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) shared their multi-channel communications campaign to drive adoption of the new non-race-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) testing. They created content, including a video highlighting the impact of race-based testing and collaborated with media outlets and organizations to spread awareness about the issue. Overall, these organizations are working towards improving patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and driving diversity and inclusion in the healthcare field.

Keywords

rapid-fire session

patient social media influencers

inflammatory bowel disease

Spine 20

continuing professional development

diversity, equity, and inclusion

mentorship and sponsorship programs

non-race-based estimated glomerular filtration rate

patient care