How can medical trainees build deeper trust with patients from all walks of life? At Columbia University, internal medicine residents are finding answers through sociocultural humility – an approach that emphasizes self-reflection and discovery to understand oneself and then others in order to build honest and trustworthy relationships. Through partnerships with Food FARMcia program, HELP… Read more »
Blog Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Investing in Diagnostic Equity: A Community-Driven Colorectal Cancer Initiative
Julius Wilder, MD, PhD, has launched a project aimed at increasing colorectal cancer screening rates among African Americans living in Durham, North Carolina.
The Power of People Resource Groups
HonorHealth’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a driving force that shapes the future of health care. By fostering a culture of cultural competence, the hospital system is creating a more equitable and compassionate environment for all.
Equity Pledge
Structural and systemic racism continue to exist and to impose major adverse health impacts on our society. It is critical that ABIM and the ABIM Foundation remain focused on doing all we can to advance health equity, and ultimately improve the health of our patients.
From Race-Based to Race-Conscious Care
What if the way we teach medicine is actually harming the very people it’s meant to heal? Despite AMA policies acknowledging that race is a social construct, medical education often clings to outdated ideas that link race to biology, leading to dangerous diagnostic biases. This problem starts in the classroom, but spreads into clinical training,… Read more »