MED 4010: Causes of Racial Inequity in Health

Credits 1

Designed for self-teaching, the Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare course allows you to go through the material at your own pace. In this course, you will explore the multiple dimensions of access to care, and how various dimensions perpetuate racial inequities in care. You will also discuss the historical backdrop of mistreatment in healthcare settings that remains pervasive among racial groups. And finally, you will unpack implicit bias and how these biases influence diagnosis and treatment patterns among different racial groups. The course can be completed in a one-week period.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of all pre-clinical (Year 1 and Year 2) coursework and Year 3 core requirements.