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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Health Professions

Background:

  • Unconscious bias training was implemented at a Midwestern university medical center in 2018.
  • The training aimed to foster a better working and learning environment for underrepresented groups in health professions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze demographic influences on the unconscious bias training experience.
  • To identify participant satisfaction with training components.
  • To assess the alignment between stated learning intentions and institutional goals.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of two years of evaluation data from unconscious bias training sessions.
  • Chi-square tests to examine associations between demographics (race/ethnicity, prior knowledge) and training outcomes.
  • Thematic analysis of open-ended comments to understand participant feedback.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in questionnaire responses were observed across racial and ethnic groups (p < 0.001).
  • Participants with advanced knowledge reported less knowledge gain; White/Caucasian and heterosexual participants tended to rate the training highest.
  • Key valued elements included interactivity, storytelling, and a safe learning environment, indicating increased general awareness of bias.

Conclusions:

  • The "one-size-fits-all" unconscious bias training model may not meet all participants' expectations.
  • Training effectively increased bias awareness, particularly among White participants.
  • A continuous, multi-level training approach is recommended to cater to diverse audiences and ensure ongoing development.