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Jessica Bunin1, Jonathan M Scott1, Ryan Landoll1
1Dean's Office, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA.
This study developed a Faculty Allyship Curriculum (FAC) to support medical learners from marginalized groups. The FAC improved participants' confidence in mentoring and teaching underrepresented students, fostering advocacy and inclusive practices.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Social Determinants of Health
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Undergraduate medical learners from historically marginalized groups encounter significant barriers in academic settings.
- A specific institutional concern arose when Black students reported uncertainty regarding faculty mentorship access.
- Addressing these disparities is crucial for promoting equity in medical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a Faculty Allyship Curriculum (FAC) using Kern's model and critical pedagogy.
- To enhance faculty's ability to support and mentor diverse medical learners.
- To foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Kern's model for curriculum development and a critical pedagogy approach.
- Delivered 90 workshops over 16 months, engaging 790 participants.
- Employed informal content analysis of open-ended responses to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- A majority of participants reported increased confidence in teaching and mentoring underrepresented learners.
- Participants demonstrated enhanced awareness, attitude shifts, and improved language use related to allyship.
- Qualitative analysis indicated a greater likelihood of participants engaging in advocacy behaviors.
Conclusions:
- The Faculty Allyship Curriculum (FAC) effectively improved faculty confidence and skills in supporting diverse medical learners.
- The curriculum fostered positive changes in awareness, attitudes, and advocacy, contributing to a more inclusive educational climate.
- Recommendations for program implementation include partnering with existing initiatives and focusing on community building and ongoing personal commitment.
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