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Caring for Ourselves, Supporting Anti-Racist Programming in Medicine.

Taylor Mitchell¹, Theresa Williamson¹

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Summary

Anti-racist initiatives in medical education can impact the mental health of healthcare providers of color. Prioritizing self-care is crucial for their wellbeing and ability to combat health disparities.

Keywords:

anti-racist programming healthcare disparity education mental health and wellness racial inequity self-care

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Health Equity
Mental Health

Background:

Medical institutions are increasingly addressing healthcare disparities and racism.
Anti-racist programming in medical education is being implemented.
This programming can negatively affect the mental health of medical professionals and students of color.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the importance of health disparity education.
To explore challenges in implementing healthcare disparity curricula.
To propose solutions supporting providers and trainees of color.

Main Methods:

The essay discusses the impact of anti-racist programming on providers of color.
It highlights the need for self-care strategies.
It examines challenges and solutions for healthcare disparity education.

Main Results:

Continuous exposure to inequities faced by one's racial group can negatively impact personal and professional wellbeing.
Providers of color desire to participate in anti-racism efforts but face mental and emotional tolls.
Self-care, including physical activity, coaching, and therapy, is vital for providers of color.

Conclusions:

Healthcare institutions must support providers of color in prioritizing self-care.
Self-care enables providers of color to effectively advocate for anti-racism in healthcare.
Addressing challenges in health disparity education is essential for supporting diverse medical professionals.