Jonas
Attilus,
MD, MPH
Psychiatry Resident
University of Minnesota
School of Medicine Psychiatry Department
Jonas Attilus, MD MPH is a dedicated and accomplished psychiatry resident with a strong background in public health. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Master's in Public Health from Rutgers University. He has received numerous awards and honors for his research and advocacy work in mental health, including the APA Research Colloquium Awardee and the APA/APAF Public Psychiatry Fellowship. Jonas has also volunteered his time and expertise in various healthcare initiatives, both domestically and internationally. He is a passionate advocate for social medicine and health equity.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Lightning Talk Description:
Objective: Recent events, including the case of a Somali patient impacted by the death of George Floyd, have motivated the authors to assess the current state of cultural humility among University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry residents in response to ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the department. This presentation aims to highlight the importance of training future healthcare providers to recognize the influence of their own and their patients' intersecting identities on health outcomes and to identify learning opportunities…