Health Equity Education in Health Professions
Geoffrey Roche, SVP of National Health Care Practice & Workforce Partnerships at Core Education PBC and Dr. Angelita Howard, Dean for Online Programs and Extended Programs at Morehouse School of Medicine, joined us to discuss the new skills and competencies that will be expected of frontline staff who register patients, support their care, and coordinate their care plan. This episode of Centering Health Equity first highlights the specific curriculum relevant to health professionals who play a role in advancing health equity, and the training for a wide range of health care professionals that is being impacted by the growing focus on reducing health inequities.
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About Our Guests
Geoffrey M. Roche
Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA, is the son of a nurse, healthcare expert, diversity advocate, and education enthusiast, presently serving as the inaugural Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers and National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC. He has over nine years of experience in hospital administration and has held leadership positions at various universities in the United States. Roche is an Adjunct Instructor of Health Administration and serves on multiple boards and committees including the United Way of Lebanon County and United Way of Pennsylvania, and Patient Safety Committee for WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and several certificates in healthcare management and leadership. In 2022, Roche was nominated to the Forbes Business Council for his national level work.
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Angelita Howard, EdD, MBA, MAT, FACHDM, LSSYB
Dr. Angelita Howard is an educational pioneer and leader passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Currently, she serves as the Founding Dean for Online Education and Expanded Programs at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), a position she has held since 2019. Under her leadership, MSM has developed several online educational programs, including a Master of Science in Biotechnology which has ranked #1 and #2 over the last 3 consecutive years, Master of Science in Health Informatics, Master of Administration in Justice-Involved Care, Doctor of Healthcare Administration, and pipeline programs such as the Bridges to Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship (B2BB), and Bridge to Health Informatics. Dr. Howard has been a pioneer in promoting online education and has been recognized for her expertise in this field, having been invited to speak at conferences and events across the globe. She has also published several articles on topics related to diversity, health equity, and education.
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