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Washington Healthcare on Wednesdays (WHOW)

Every Wednesday, MSDC provides online community and on-demand information to meet the personal and professional needs of the physician community in Washington, DC.

The Science Behind the COVID Vaccines
January 27, 2021 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Meet the New Councilmember: Christina Henderson
January 13, 2021 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Join MSDC for a special WHOW webinar with new Councilmember Christina Henderson (I-AL)
Immunization and the Coming COVID-19 Vaccine
December 9, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Immunization is a hot topic in DC - join our panel of experts to discuss this important issue.
The Affordable Care Act Before the US Supreme Court
November 12, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

National public health leaders evaluate the ACA challenge before the Supreme Court and repercussions for healthcare coverage for tens of millions of Americans, the health insurance market
Climate Change & Sustainability: Your Health and the Healthcare Industry
October 14, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Learn how climate change has affected allergies, the extent to which air pollution affects our health, and the importance of sustainability for better health.
Swiss Healthcare Model: Is It Relevant to the US?
October 8, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM

This webinar will review the Swiss healthcare model and address its relevance to the United States. Switzerland has accomplished access to care for all its citizens through a public and private integrated model not predicated on employment. Prof. Dr. Thomas Zeltner, the Former Director of the Swiss National Health Authority (1991-2009), will be our honored speaker and Eliot Sorel, MD, former MSDC President, will be the program Moderator.
Dr. StartUp - Physician Entrepreneurship In Uncertain Times
September 23, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM

Tips from a successful physician entrepreneur on how to develop new ideas and execute strategies for healthcare sustainability and success.
DC Physician Licensure Renewal
September 16, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

What you need to know about the 2020 DC physician license renewal cycle.
Online Museum Tour: Revisiting the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
September 9, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

We are pleased to partner with the National Museum of Health and Medicine to host a tour of a virtual exhibit on the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Parenting During The Pandemic
August 19, 2020 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Join us for a special program on parenting during COVID-19.
Imposter Syndrome in Medicine and How To Overcome It
August 12, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

This interactive workshop provides an in-depth look into imposter syndrome, why women in medicine are at risk and provide a specific action plan to overcome it.
Lifecycle For Retirement Readiness
August 5, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Financial knowledge is important no matter where you are in your career. Learn some tips and tricks with us.
Innovation, Advocacy and Maternal Care
July 29, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Look at DC’s challenges with maternal health care and the innovative programs and local legislation that offer much-needed solutions
MSDC Townhall with Howard President Wayne Frederick
July 1, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

MSDC is pleased to offer this special townhall with Howard University President Wayne Frederick, MD, MPS, FACS.
George Floyd, COVID-19 and America's Conscience
June 17, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

African-American communities nationwide have suffered from institutional racism, lack of access to equitable care, and physical and mental public lynching for 400 years. They are now confronted with 3 contiguous crises: (1) the opioid epidemic, 2) the COVID-19 pandemic, and (3) the George Floyd incident. Drs. Edwin Chapman and Eliot Sorel will discuss the significance and impact of these overlapping crises at this moment in time.
Inside The DC Council: Lessons From Physician Ambassadors
June 10, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Go inside the inner workings of the DC Council with physician leaders and DC Council staff to help you be the most effective advocate for your patients.
Reopening? What Are The Business and Legal Risks?
June 3, 2020 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Get legal and business guidance to navigate potential risks and liability as DC allows physicians to reopen their practices. This webinar will help you: · Evaluate the risks involved · Identify what you can do to address potential risks · Develop strategies to adjust your own processes and systems
The Plight of Women in Academic Medicine in the Time of COVID-19
May 27, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

MSDC's Women in Medicine Section is hosting a focused webinar on the challenges women in academic medicine face, especially now during the pandemic.
Virtual Tour of the Smithsonian Institution's Fossil Hall
May 20, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Get a physician's perspective of #DeepTime at the Fossil Hall at the National Museum of Natural History from the comfort of your own home.
MSDC Member Webinar Townhall with Councilmember Mary Cheh
May 13, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

MSDC welcomes Councilmember Mary Cheh for an MSDC members-only webinar townhall.