Responding to Interprofessional Microaggressions: Bystander Training-A Virtual Simulation Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Literature demonstrates the detrimental impact of discrimination and microaggressions at personal and institutional levels in the health care workplace. Residents in our program requested curricula to help with addressing manifestations of bias. In response, we designed and implemented an adaptable and reproducible 4-hour virtual simulation session aimed at helping residents identify and constructively respond to microaggressions.

Methods

This curriculum, influenced by a preceding needs assessment, was delivered to 68 senior internal medicine residents. It began with a didactic overview to establish foundational knowledge of bias. This was followed by a workshop focused on strategies to address microaggressions. The session culminated with skills practice in a v

SUBMITTER: Govindraj R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11405486 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature