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Taking Action to Promote Diversity and Inclusion: One Program's Efforts Through Pathway Opportunities, Holistic
Linda J D'Silva1, Lindsay Garcia, Leslie LeSuer
1University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Mail Stop 2002, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. Tel 913-588-4343. ldsilva@kumc.edu.
Journal of Allied Health
|June 4, 2024
Summary
Healthcare education programs are implementing strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). An entry-level physical therapist program shares its roadmap for fostering DEI, aiming to cultivate future leaders for societal transformation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Physical Therapy Programs
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Background:
- Sustainable change in healthcare education is crucial for diverse and equitable professions.
- This commentary outlines a physical therapist program's journey towards increasing DEI.
- It highlights initiatives in admissions, curriculum, and community partnerships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate a process of reflection, prioritization, and action for enhancing DEI in a healthcare education program.
- To showcase strategies for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
- To provide a model for other healthcare professional programs.
Main Methods:
- Leveraging existing and creating new partnerships to engage diverse communities.
- Implementing a more holistic and equitable admissions process.
- Integrating curricular changes to address social determinants of health.
- Engaging faculty and students in DEI-focused personal and professional development.
Main Results:
- The program is actively implementing strategies to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Initiatives focus on outreach, admissions, curriculum, and community engagement.
- Outcomes for tracking strategy effectiveness are being monitored.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare education programs must cultivate diverse and equitable environments.
- Graduates should be equipped to become leaders driving societal change.
- The described strategies offer a roadmap for other healthcare programs seeking to enhance DEI.
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