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Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Executive Director Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI speaks during the NEJM Catalyst session.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Executive Director Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI said healthcare providers needed to be “embedded in the community" and work closely with community-based services in order to affect positive change and earn the trust of the communities they serve.
Dr. Wilkins was one of several speakers discussing ways to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities during Thursday’s audience participation and live-streamed web event produced by NEJM Catalyst and hosted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
Her article, "Precision Medicine for Everyone," was published on NEJM Catalyst's website on Feb. 12, 2018. In it, Dr. Wilkins discussed the need to create an environment where diverse patients are considered participants as partners.
Click here to view Dr. Wilkins' presentation.
Click here for a complete recap of the event.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.