Education & Professional Development
Unconscious Bias Resources for Health Professionals
Sexual and Gender Minority Health Resources
https://thesafezoneproject.com/
https://www.jointcommission.org/lgbt/
Everyday Bias for Healthcare Professionals Course:
Overview
This is the AAMC – Cook Ross, Inc. course on unconscious bias for healthcare professions audiences. This evidence-based workshop will help participants explore how their assumptions impact behavior and choices around communication, patient care, innovation, hiring, promotion, education and building organizational culture.
Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
- Understand the science and research of unconscious bias.
- Identify how bias and the processes of the unconscious mind can impact critical healthcare decisions and results.
- Become aware of your own background, and its impact on your perception so you are better able to advocate for inclusion in your institution.
- Apply new strategies for practicing more conscious awareness individually and institutionally.
Accreditation
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their presentation in the activity.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time: 3-5PM
Location: SMC Campus Center, Ballroom A
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: SMC, Ballroom B
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: SMC, Room 351
Monday, May 11, 2020
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: SMC, Ballroom A
Monday, June 29, 2020
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: SMC, Ballroom B