Mon, Jun 30
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Rachel M Uppgaard: The Social Norms Approach to Address Gender Discrimination
Join us for a crucial discussion on addressing gender discrimination in our field and how we can create a more inclusive environment.
Time & Location
Jun 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
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About the event
Join us for an important conversation about the challenges of gender discrimination in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. We will explore how social norms contribute to this issue and discuss actionable steps we can take to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all professionals.
SPEAKER: Dr. Rachel Uppgaard is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University of Minnesota. She is currently a full-time attending Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at the University of Minnesota and serves as the Interim School of Dentistry Public Health Liaison.
Dr. Uppgaard is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon whose excellence is documented through her many awards, most recently including the 2022 ACOMS Elaine A. Stuebner Scholars Award and the 2021 Impact Influencer Award from the US Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains. Dr. Uppgaard is a dedicated educator with a legacy dating back to 2006,…