Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine faculty member keynote speaker for Monroe Community College's IDEA Fall Conference
Vicki T. Sapp, PhD, director for student engagement, diversity and inclusion and an assistant professor will address how diversity impacts the mental health of college student populations
Scranton, PA (09/21/2020) — Vicki T. Sapp, PhD, director for student engagement, diversity and inclusion and an assistant professor in Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's (GCSOM) Department of Medical Education is scheduled as the virtual keynote speaker for Monroe Community College's IDEA Fall Conference on Oct. 2. Monroe Community College (MCC) is a part of the State University of New York higher education system.
The theme of the conference is "Mental Health & Wellness in Diverse Communities." Dr. Sapp's keynote session is the culminating activity for the conference. During her speech, Dr. Sapp will address how diversity impacts the mental health of college student populations and help attendees to recognize mental health distress characteristics in students. She will also discuss various factors that cause mental health distress for diverse populations, along with ways to personally and professionally mitigate mental health distress for diverse communities.
"I am honored to deliver the keynote address at MCC's conference," Dr. Sapp said. "Now more than ever educators should focus on the mental health and well-being of their students, particularly those students from diverse backgrounds. It is my hope that my talk inspires students to care for themselves and each other and to be aware of the signs when a colleague or friend is experiencing distress."
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Geisinger Commonwealth) is a member of the Geisinger family. Geisinger Commonwealth offers a community-based model of medical education with campuses in Danville, Doylestown, Scranton, Sayre and Wilkes-Barre. Geisinger Commonwealth offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) and masters degrees. The college's innovative curriculum, focused on caring for people in the context of their lives and their community, attracts the next generation of physicians and scientists from within its region, as well as from across the state and the nation. Geisinger Commonwealth is committed to non-discrimination in all employment and educational opportunities. Visit www.geisinger.edu/gcsom.
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Vicki T. Sapp, PhD, director for student engagement, diversity and inclusion and an assistant professor in Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s (GCSOM) Department of Medical Education is scheduled as the virtual keynote speaker for Monroe Community College’s IDEA Fall Conference on Oct. 2. Monroe Community College (MCC) is a part of the State University of New York higher education system.
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