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No struggle, no progress: Taking the anti-racism conversation to a deeper level
Kathryn Fraser1, Hernan Barenboim2
1Family Medicine Residency Program and Sports Medicine, 24024Halifax Health Family Medicine Residency Program, Daytona Beach, FL, USA.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
|August 12, 2022
Summary
This workshop aimed to deepen antiracism conversations in health care and medical education. Participants learned about the historical role of racism in health inequities and practiced addressing power imbalances.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Medical Education
- Health Equity Research
Background:
- Health inequities in the U.S. have historical roots.
- Racism significantly contributes to disparities in healthcare access, medical practice, and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance antiracism dialogues in behavioral science and medical fields.
- To provide deeper strategies for addressing racism beyond typical offerings.
- To maintain focus on antiracism initiatives within medical education.
Main Methods:
- A workshop at the 2021 Forum on Behavioral Science.
- Presentation on the evolution of U.S. health inequity and the role of racism.
- Inclusion of activities designed to foster open discussions on power dynamics and discrimination.
- Encouragement for participants to develop actionable goals for their institutions.
Main Results:
- Provided historical context on health inequities and racism's impact.
- Facilitated discussions on micro- and macrosystem-level discrimination.
- Equipped participants with tools to initiate antiracism activities and conversations.
- Stimulated goal-setting for implementing antiracism strategies in participants' institutions.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing dialogue and deeper engagement are crucial for addressing racism in healthcare.
- Understanding the historical and systemic nature of racism is key to effective antiracism efforts.
- Empowering participants to lead change in their institutions is vital for progress.
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