We outside: Modeling equity-centered, antiracist, community-driven partnerships in resident education

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Equity Research
• Medical Education

Background:

• Racial and ethnic health disparities persist in the US.
• Physician training often lacks focus on equitable community partnerships.
• Need for anti-racist, community-driven solutions in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• Showcase innovative, community-led initiatives by academic emergency physicians.
• Introduce the Social Change Method for developing community-embedded interventions.
• Promote measurable health equity through collaborative partnerships.

Main Methods:

• Didactic session at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting.
• Discussion of three novel initiatives: EMR, TRAP Medicine, HEA.
• Expert panel prioritized session objectives for community-based programming.

Main Results:

• Experts shared successes and challenges in evidence-informed community programming.
• Discussions focused on sustainability and navigating legislative uncertainty.
• Emphasis placed on empowering community members and partners.

Conclusions:

• Emergency medicine residency should train physicians in community partnerships for health outcomes.
• The Social Change Method offers a scalable framework for ethical partnerships.
• Partnerships must honor community identity and autonomy while avoiding exploitation.