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Developing Awareness and Allies: Simulating Difficult Conversations about Microaggressions for Faculty and Students.
Allison Kumnick1, Khushali Shah1, Carly Muller1
1From the Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation, the Departments of Medicine, Medical Education, and Pediatrics, and the Communications Skills Program, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
Southern Medical Journal
|May 3, 2022
Summary
This study developed a case-based training to help medical students and faculty address microaggressions. The program improved student confidence in responding to bias and increased faculty understanding of microaggressions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Training
- Healthcare Bias
Background:
- Microaggressions in clinical training negatively impact student well-being and learning.
- Existing training often lacks a student-led faculty component.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a case-based training module for students and faculty.
- To enhance student resilience and faculty awareness regarding microaggressions.
Main Methods:
- Created four realistic case scenarios based on student experiences.
- Utilized standardized patients to portray discriminatory individuals.
- Administered pre- and post-training surveys to assess efficacy.
Main Results:
- Students reported significantly higher confidence in responding to microaggressions immediately and at 6 months.
- Faculty demonstrated improved confidence and understanding of microaggression definitions.
Conclusions:
- The case-based approach effectively improved student and faculty confidence and understanding.
- This method uniquely integrated student and faculty training, bridging understanding gaps.
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