
Intersecting Paths: Social Determinants of Health and Inequities in Hematologic Malignancies
- This OPN Ohio/Michigan Chapter program is a virtual (online) event.
Overview
The purpose of this session is to highlight the influence of social determinants of health on disparities in hematologic malignancies. The presentation will discuss disparities in incidence, treatment, and outcomes apparent among patients with hematologic malignancies. The inequalities that occur due to social determinants of health are grouped into 5 key domains: health care access and quality, education access and quality, social and community context, economic stability, and neighborhood and built environment. The presenter will review underlying biological and non-biological factors causing disparities in patients with hematologic malignancies, as well as explore approaches to address these barriers in clinical practice. The presenter will discuss how social determinants of health play a vital role in achieving healthy equity in oncology.
Learning Objectives:
- Define social determinants of health (SDOH)
- Discuss current disparities in hematologic malignancies including inequalities in incidence, treatment, and outcomes
- Describe the influence of SDOH on inequalities in patients with hematologic malignancies
- Identify approaches that address barriers to health equity in patients with hematologic malignancies focusing on strategies within SDOH
Target Audience
This activity is intended for oncology pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and pharmacy residents who are involved in the treatment of cancer patients.
Presented By
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | |
| 5:55pm | Welcome and Introduction » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA |
| 6:00pm | Meet-the-Clinican Exhibits (Non-CME) |
| 6:pm | Intersecting Paths: Social Determinants of Health and Inequities in Hematologic Malignancies » Iman Ahmed, PharmD, BCOP Iman Ahmed, PharmD, BCOP - Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Hematology - University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center |
| 7:30pm | Closing Comments » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA |
| 7:35pm | Exhibits (Non-CME) |
Faculty
Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA (Moderator)
Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences
University of Cincinnati James L Winkle College of Pharmacy
Oncology Clinical Specialist UCHealth Systems
Cincinnati, OH
Rowena N. Schwartz is an oncology pharmacist and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. She maintains an active clinical practice and in ambulatory oncology at the Barrett Cancer Center and with the Phase I Clinical Trials at University of Cincinnati. Dr. Schwartz spent much of her career in clinical practice at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. She was Director of Oncology Pharmacy Services at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and maintained an active clinical practice at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. Dr. Schwartz has taught at schools of pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, University of Maryland, Charleston College of Pharmacy, University of Houston and MIU in Cairo, Egypt.

Iman Ahmed (Speaker)
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Hematology
University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, MI
Iman Ahmed is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in hematology at the University of Michigan. Iman obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Howard University College of Pharmacy and completed her residency training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital where she developed a strong foundation in oncology and clinical pharmacy practice. She primarily specializes in malignant hematology practicing in an ambulatory clinic at the Rogel Cancer Center. Iman is actively involved in the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Organization.
Disclosures
Horizon CME requires all planners, faculty, and other contributors to disclose any financial relationships with an ACCME defined ineligible company within the past 24 months and Horizon CME has resolved any conflicts prior to this educational activity.
Planners
*Horizon CME has mitigated and resolved all relevant financial relationships
Those others involved in the planning of this activity disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.
Other Contributors
Other Contributors
All other non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 1.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 1.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Tue, 12/02/2025 - 2:55pm-Tue, 12/02/2025 - 4:30pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 60 days after the activity - please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171
Price
Required Hardware/software
Access to the internet is required.
Supported Browsers:
Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and above
Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above
Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
How to obtain credit for attendance (eligibility requirement and process for obtaining certificate)
To receive documentation of credit, participants must:
Login to the educational portal
Attend the educational activity
Complete the online evaluation form. The last day to access the evaluation is January 3, 2026 at 11:59pm PST*
Attest to the number of hours in attendance in order to generate your certificate
*Requests from learners to claim credit after the evaluation closes will not be granted

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