The ABIM Foundation and the American Board of Internal Medicine are focused on improving the trustworthiness of the health care system. As part of this focus, the Building Trust: Advancing Health Equity Grant Program—a $320,000 initiative to support projects that: are led by individuals or groups of residents and faculty in internal medicine education and… Read more »
Blog Category: Health Equity
The Promise of Trust in Medical Education
How can clinicians rebuild trust in marginalized communities? That’s the question Dr. Julie Venci, a primary care physician at Denver Health and Med-Peds Program Director at the University of Colorado, set out to address. Through a grant from the Building Trust: Advancing Health Equity grant program, she collaborated with health equity educators and leaders to… Read more »
The Power of Sociocultural Humility in Medical Training
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 »
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.