Silas Norman

MD
Transplant Nephrologist; Clinical Professor
University of Michigan Health, Taubman Clinic
Silas Norman MD

Brief Bio

Dr. Norman is a transplant nephrologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine, and the current Councilor for Alpha Omega Alpha at the University of Michigan. Dr. Norman received his medical training at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Norman completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Baylor College of Medicine prior to returning to the University of Michigan for his nephrology fellowship and master’s degree in Public Health. He is the Co-Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas transplantation at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Norman’s research is focused on reducing health disparities in kidney transplantation and the evaluation of medical frailty. Dr. Norman is a member of the MOTTEP Detroit Foundation Board, the Board of Directors for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and the Chair-Elect of the American Kidney Fund board of Trustees. In addition, Dr. Norman is a past-Chair of the American Society of Transplantation’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access to Life (IDEAL) Committee which works to minimize discrimination and improve equity in access to transplantation.

Alliance Presentations

PatientExperience 55712895

Designing and Applying Best Practices for Patient Education in Underserved Communities

Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 2:00pm

Many patients are from underrepresented, marginalized, low-income communities where barriers such as socioeconomic status and culture impede access to quality healthcare. To help patients and families navigate their healthcare needs and make informed decisions about their care, especially in cases of donation and transplantation, it’s critical for healthcare providers to use patient education materials that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Well-designed DEI patient education invites all populations to the table and aids in breaking down these barriers and empowers Hospitals, OPOs, and Transplant Centers to help their patients and families make informed decisions about their loved one’s care. This webinar is intended to help healthcare professionals create well-designed patient education and information materials that will increase patient trust and community connections, advocate for greater affordability, and provide healthcare options.

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