Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Equity Lecture
Established in 2014, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture series aims to educate and inspire attendees by highlighting critical issues in medicine. This series honors the legacy of Dr. King by fostering discussions and exploring actionable solutions to promote healthcare for all.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Equity Lecture
Each year, distinguished leaders in health and medicine come together to educate and inspire audiences by sharing their expertise, insights, and experiences.
2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Equity Lecture
Code Blue! Resuscitating Trust in Medicine
Tim Lahey, MD, MMSc, HEC-C, FACP
Director of Medical Ethics, UVM Health
Professor of Medicine, Larner College of Medicine
Wednesday, January 28 | 5:30–7pm
Med Ed Center 200, Sullivan Classroom
Trust in health care is declining. Amid falling trust in traditional institutions, the politicization of health, the misinformation crisis and leftover reactions to the pandemic, how can we resuscitate trust in health care to safeguard equitable access to trustworthy health care?
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Equity Lecture Series
2025
DE Why and the Why Knot:
Using the Present DEI Tangle to Reimagine and Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
The 2025 MLK Health Equity Lecture "DE Why and the Why Knot: Using the Present DEI Tangle to Reimagine and Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare" was presented by Dr. Carla Carten, Ph.D., MSOD.
2024
Our American Dilemma: Placing an Equity Lens on the Struggle for Diversity & Inclusion
The 2024 MLK Health Equity Lecture "Our American Dilemma: Placing an Equity Lens on the Struggle for Diversity and Inclusion" was presented by Dr. Will Ross, MD, MPH.
2023
Why We Can't Wait: A Conversation About How Diversity in Medicine Will Save Lives and How To Get There
Dr. Quinn Capers gives the MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Why We Can’t Wait: A Conversation About How Diversity in Medicine Will Save Lives and How To Get There" - January 18, 2023, at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
2022
Impact of Racism and Trauma on Black Mental Health
Dr. Christine Crawford gives the MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Impact of Racism and Trauma on Black Mental Health" - January 19, 2022 at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
2020
Racial Segregation and Obesity: An Unhealthy Connection
Dr. Mercedes Carnethon gives the MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Racial Segregation & Obesity: An Unhealthy Connection - January 22, 2020 at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
2019
Risk, Race and Resilience: Three Dimensions of Health Disparities
Dr. Herman Taylor gives the MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Risk, Race and Resilience: Three Dimensions of Health Disparities - January 23, 2019 at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
2018
What Does Race Have to Do With Medicine?
Professor Dorothy Roberts gives the 5th Annual MLK Health Equity Lecture, "What Does Race Have to Do With Medicine?" January 17, 2018 at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine.
2017
We Are All Flint: The Flint Water Crisis
Dr. Mona-Hanna-Attisha give the 2017 MLK Health Equity Lecture "We are All Flint: The Flint Water Crisis and Public Health Advocacy" at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
2016
Achieving Health Equity: Tools for a National Campaign Against Racism
Dr. Camara Jones gives the MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Achieving Health Equity: Tools for a National Campaign Against Racism" - January 20, 2016 at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
2015
Geography, HIV/AIDS and the War on Drugs in Black Chicago
Dr. Rashad Shabazz, Ph.D. gives the second annual MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Geography, HIV/AIDS and the War on Drugs in Black Chicago" - January 21, 2015 at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
2014
Social Justice, Human Rights and the Social Determinants of Health
Dr. Adewale Troutman gives the inaugural MLK Health Equity Lecture, "Social Justice, Human Rights and the Social Determinants of Health" - January 22, 2014 at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.