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For the past few years, the library has sent periodic emails which include lists of resources around issues of higher education and clinical practice. Going forward, the library will continue to send these out on a quarterly basis, and instead of an email it will be in a blog format. In addition, the library may send out posts when topics of interest arise. To support both formal and informal conversations on systemic racism within our campus community, this news and trends list of resources are centered around systemic and structural racism, racial bias, health disparities, and supporting BIPOC in health sciences education.
As a commitment to working to dismantle institutional and structural racism and supporting a more anti-racist RFU, articles on these topics will be featured on a regular basis to support conversations and initiatives along with trends in higher education, research, and clinical practice. If you would like to suggest an article for a future email send out the following form: https://rosalindfranklin.libwizard.com/f/newsrecommend
Any questions about News and Trends can be directed to Charlotte Beyer, Library Director at charlotte.beyer@rosalindfranklin.edu
Brooks, K.C. (2015) A Silent Curriculum. JAMA. 2015;313(19):1909-1910. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.1676
This is a short perspective essay written by a medical student where she documents the various instances of bias and racism she saw while in clinical training. It was originally published in 2015, but it still resonates today as many of the questions and concerns she raises are being addressed once again.
Bush A.A. (2020). A Conceptual Framework for Exploring the Experiences of Underrepresented Racial Minorities in Pharmacy School. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 84 (1) 7544; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe7544
The purpose of this study was to document the lived experiences of URMs (under-represented minorities) in a pharmacy school. The articles highlight motivations for choosing the pharmacy program as well as the lived experiences after matriculation. Themes emerged such as the feeling of isolation, the lack of diversity within clinical cases, and discomfort of non-URM peers and faculty when discussing issues around diversity.
This is an interview with the originators of the hashtag #BlackintheIvory which illuminated the numerous ways microaggressions are embedded within the culture of academia and research. The interview identifies why this hashtag was created as well as where they see the conversation going as more institutions desire to confront systemic racism at their institutions.
This is a powerful piece where nine Black physicians share their experiences of what they have been going through two pandemics, COVID-19 and racism.
Hardeman R.R, Medina E.M. , & Boyd R.W. (2020). Stolen Breaths. NEJM. Published online June 10, 2020.
This is a perspective piece written by Rachel Hardeman, a professor of public health, Eduardo Medina, a primary care physician, and Rhea Boyd, a pediatrician. This commentary identifies the current threats to the Black community as well as pinpointing ways to dismantle systemic and institutional racism within health care systems.
This article recommendation comes from Dr. Carl Lawson and it examines what impact racial bias has on pain management as well as treatment recommendation accuracy. This is done through two studies. In one study, white laypeople who identified false beliefs around biological differences between Black and white people reported lower pain rating for a Black vs white target. In the second study, some white medical students and residents were also found to have identified false beliefs around pain perception and the belief that Black people experienced pain differently than whites actually impacted patient care by influencing less accurate treatment recommendations.
The purpose of this study was to identify if the practice of Redlining in the 1930’s has any long lasting effects as a risk factor for contemporary risk of preterm birth in New York City. This article outlines the case that practices such as Redlining have long reaching effects and contribute to structural inequities.
This is a perspective article where the authors discuss the consequences of structural racism in MCAT scores which many times direct the medical school admission process. The authors not only identify factors, they also theorize recommendations for medical schools to consider when using these scores in the admissions process.
One of the greatest needs for access to quality medical care lies in underserved communities. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between medical students' desire to serve underserved communities upon beginning their program and when they graduate. Specifically how racism in medical school plays a part in these decisions.
This is a systematic review that looks at what specific initiatives exist which support the recruitment and retention of URMs (under-represented minorities) in health professions preparation programs. Interventions discussed included admissions, outreach, enrichment, and curriculum in medical and dentistry programs.
Online Portals of Resources:
Med-Ed Portal Anti-racism in Medicine: https://www.mededportal.org/anti-racism
Med-Ed Portal is an open access peer reviewed journal of teaching and learning resources in medicine published by the AAMC. This particular resource is a collection of articles around resources educators can use to teach anti-racism knowledge and clinical skills.
Black Lives Matter Springer Nature Portal:https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/campaigns/black-lives-matter
This is an online portal with resources from the publisher Springer Nature with many of these resources being open access.
Racial Justice and Allyship: https://libguides.tulane.edu/racialjusticeandallyship/about
This is an excellent guide created by colleagues at Tulane University which includes links to websites and videos on racial justice and allyship. Some of the resources are specific to Tulane and Louisiana but a share a lot of great info.
Anti-Racist Resources Guide from the University of Denver: https://libguides.du.edu/c.php?g=1046908&p=7596833
This is another excellent guide from colleagues which include resources on anti-racism. Some of these resources are specific to the University of Denver, but many of the websites are open for public use.
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