Educational guidelines for diversity and inclusion: addressing racism and eliminating biases in medical education

Racism and bias contribute to healthcare disparities at a patient and population health level and also contribute to the stagnation or even regression of progress toward equitable representation in the workforce and in healthcare leadership. Medical education and healthcare systems have expended tre...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2023-02, Vol.228 (2), p.133-139
Main Authors: Buery-Joyner, Samantha D., Baecher-Lind, Laura, Clare, Camille A., Hampton, B. Star, Moxley, Michael D., Ogunyemi, Dotun, Pradhan, Archana A., Madani Sims, Shireen M., Whetstone, Sara, Woodland, Mark B., Katz, Nadine T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
education materials
Education, Medical
graduate medical education
Gynecology - education
Healthcare Disparities
Humans
Obstetrics - education
obstetrics and gynecology clerkship
pathway programs
Racism - prevention & control
systemic racism
undergraduate medical education
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Summary:Racism and bias contribute to healthcare disparities at a patient and population health level and also contribute to the stagnation or even regression of progress toward equitable representation in the workforce and in healthcare leadership. Medical education and healthcare systems have expended tremendous efforts over the past several years to address these inequities. However, systemic racism continues to impact health outcomes and the future physician workforce. The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics called for action to achieve a future free from racism in obstetrics and gynecology education and healthcare. As a result of this call to action, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guidelines Task Force was created. The mission of the Task Force was to support educators in their efforts to identify and create educational materials that augment antiracist educational goals and prepare, recruit, and retain a talented and diverse workforce. In this Special Report, the authors share these guidelines that describe best practices and set new standards to increase diversity, foster inclusivity, address systemic racism, and eliminate bias in obstetrics and gynecology educational products, materials, and environments.
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.014