Washington Healthcare On Wednesdays
Washington Healthcare on Wednesdays (WHOW)
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The Science Behind the COVID Vaccines
January 27, 2021 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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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.