Workplace Harassment in Clinical Environments: Strategies For Prevention and Empowerment

Webinar Overview

Join ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Member Section's International Work Group for a webinar tackling workplace harassment: empowering clinicians to recognize, prevent and respond while fostering safe, supportive cultures worldwide.

Workplace harassment remains a significant challenge for women in cardiology worldwide, impacting psychological well-being, professional growth, retention and ultimately patient care. As part of our commitment to elevating women in cardiovascular medicine, WIC International presents a global webinar focused on identifying, addressing and preventing harassment in clinical environments. Through expert insights, evidence-based strategies and real-world scenarios, participants will gain practical tools to recognize both subtle and overt harassment, build safer teams, and foster cultures of respect, inclusion and accountability.

Key Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

  • Understanding Harassment in Global Clinical Contexts
  • Practical Tools for Response and Protection
  • Advocating for Colleagues and Strengthening Psychological Safety
  • Leadership Practices to Prevent Harassment
  • Linking Harassment Prevention to Better Patient Care

Webinar Participants

Pura M. Henriquez, MD, FACC: Dominican Republic
Fozia Ahmed, MD: United Kingdom
Tieta Albanez, MD: Brazil
Eri Toda Kato, MD, MPH, PhD: Japan
Laiden Suárez Fúster, MD, FACC: Dominican Republic

Credit Information

No credit is being offered for this webinar.