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Incorporating an Equity Agenda into Health Professions Education and Training to Build a More Representative
Kristin J Effland1,2, Karen Hays1, Felina M Ortiz3
1Department of Midwifery, Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington.
Achieving health equity requires diverse health professionals. The Equity Agenda Guideline offers a roadmap for health professions education to train and graduate more underrepresented providers, addressing systemic barriers.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Health Equity
- Diversity and Inclusion
Background:
- Achieving health equity necessitates a diverse health professional workforce.
- Culturally congruent healthcare providers are essential for addressing health disparities in communities of color and underserved populations.
- Midwifery education programs recognize the need to diversify the workforce starting with educational initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Equity Agenda Guideline, a conceptual model, and supporting resources for health professions educators.
- To provide a roadmap for institutions seeking to increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented health professionals.
- To support the adoption and adaptation of the Equity Agenda Guideline by various health education programs.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Equity Agenda Guideline, a conceptual model, and website resources.
- Utilizing a systems approach to identify transformative, multilevel changes needed in health professions education.
- Outlining strategies to address systemic issues like racism and 'differentisms' hindering workforce diversification.
Main Results:
- The Equity Agenda Guideline provides a structured framework for implementing changes in health professions education.
- Resources are designed to support educators in addressing barriers to diversity and inclusion.
- The guideline offers a roadmap for systemic transformation to foster a more representative health workforce.
Conclusions:
- The Equity Agenda Guideline is a valuable tool for health education programs committed to advancing health equity.
- Adapting these resources can help diversify the health professions and improve care for underserved communities.
- Addressing systemic inequities within education is crucial for creating a culturally congruent and representative healthcare system.
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