ACLP SAFE Webinar Series

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

Title: The Importance of Practicing Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with Cultural Humility

Presenter: Vanessa Spearman-McCarthy, MD

Description: 

At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

• Define culture and cultural humility as well as give examples of these concepts
• Recognize that the patient is the ultimate expert in their own lived experiences, approaching every clinical encounter with curiosity and humility
• Begin to Foster collaborations between the CL Psychiatry Service with various departments within the medical system as well as community stakeholders to improve overall healthcare outcomes