Monday, March 4, 2024
Campus Read - Anti-Racism: Finding Your Niche
Time: 12:00 P.M
Event Description
In this session, we will explore how Dr. Blackstock left academic medicine to promote health equity and anti-racism in healthcare and identify different ways individuals can contribute to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment. We’ll explore strategies for exploring and cultivating one’s niche in advocating for change based on their experiences, positionality, and expertise.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Inclusive communication: The language of belonging
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will review common terminology and concepts used in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and examine how they can promote inclusion and belonging through intentional language and communication.
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Monday, March 11, 2024
Campus Read - Closing Discussion and Final Reflections
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Event Description
As we conclude our Campus Read, this final discussion invites participants to reflect on the insights gained from Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. We will focus on revisiting key themes and synthesizing our learning to develop concrete next steps as a community.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Addressing Unconscious Bias at UMass Chan
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will explore how unconscious bias impacts relationships, decision making and experiences. By the end of the workshop, participants will identify strategies to mitigate biases in their interactions, increase self-awareness, and foster inclusive practices at UMass Chan.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Inclusive Leadership: Leading with Intention
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to differentiate traditional leadership from inclusive leadership, and create spaces that are rooted in fairness, respect and celebrate differences. Through discussion and individual reflection, participants will hone their leadership skills and learn how to apply new frameworks to inspire others and create an inclusive culture at UMass Chan Medical School.
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Monday, March 25, 2024
Equitable and Inclusive Search Processes
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this workshop you will learn to identify how unconscious bias and groupthink may impact search processes, describe at least three ways to mitigate bias within the recruitment cycle and apply standardized interview questions and holistic review to promote inclusion.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Addressing Microaggressions: How to Be an Upstander
Time: 12:00 PM