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Why Does EDI Matter in Health Professions Education? An Introduction for Educators
Description:
Have you ever wondered about the evidence around why EDI matters in healthcare and health professions education, or struggled with what to do as an educator? This workshop mixes didactic teaching with interactive discussions to review the existing evidence and reflect on what each educator can do to support EDI efforts in their teaching practice.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
-Understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the health professions and healthcare.
-Understand the impact of positionality on education and teaching.
-Discuss what educators can do to integrate EDI considerations into teaching.
This workshop is part of the Schulich CPD-EDID Workshop Series. Schulich faculty are priority registrants but it is open to all Western faculty, all health professions educators and all learners in the health professions.
For more information, visit: EDID Workshop Series or contact us at cpdedidteam@groups.uwo.ca