Our conference seeks to explore conversations beyond equity, and justice by presenting tangible solutions respective to diverse professional fields. The ultimate goal is to highlight sustainable results that bridge public health, policy, healthcare initiatives, and health behaviors. This conference will highlight keynote speaker Ruqaiiijah Yearby and panelists, featuring University of Michigan School of Public Health alumni, faculty, and experts in the field of public health. In addition, the conference will feature our second annual case competition to engage students from across the University of Michigan with a didactic opportunity for engagement and competition. This conference will be hosted by the Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) and will be funded by Student Academic Multicultural Initiatives, Region V Training Center, Michigan Public Health Training Center, and the University of Michigan, School of Public Health.
The Region V Public Health Training Center will be streaming the keynote address from 9:30 - 10:30 AM ET from Dr. Ruqaiijah Yearby, JD, MPH. Please enroll here to view the live stream.
Please be advised that a photographer will be present during this event. The School of Public Health does not seek specific permission from individuals when photographing school-sponsored events, where individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise the photographer and/or place yourself behind them while they are working.
Public Health Student of African DescentPHSAD 36th Annual Health Equity Conference
What's Next? Transforming the Climate of Health Ethics, Equity, and Justice in Public Health
April 1, 2023
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Palmer Commons
Sponsored by: Public Health Student of African Descent
Contact Information: Cescily Barnes [email protected]
More Information & Registration
Our conference seeks to explore conversations beyond equity, and justice by presenting tangible solutions respective to diverse professional fields. The ultimate goal is to highlight sustainable results that bridge public health, policy, healthcare initiatives, and health behaviors. This conference will highlight keynote speaker Ruqaiiijah Yearby and panelists, featuring University of Michigan School of Public Health alumni, faculty, and experts in the field of public health. In addition, the conference will feature our second annual case competition to engage students from across the University of Michigan with a didactic opportunity for engagement and competition. This conference will be hosted by the Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) and will be funded by Student Academic Multicultural Initiatives, Region V Training Center, Michigan Public Health Training Center, and the University of Michigan, School of Public Health.
The Region V Public Health Training Center will be streaming the keynote address from 9:30 - 10:30 AM ET from Dr. Ruqaiijah Yearby, JD, MPH. Please enroll here to view the live stream.
Please be advised that a photographer will be present during this event. The School of Public Health does not seek specific permission from individuals when photographing school-sponsored events, where individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise the photographer and/or place yourself behind them while they are working.
