Episode notes
In this episode, our guests explore what health equity truly means—why it matters, how it shows up in training environments, and what it takes to build systems where all learners and patients can thrive. We begin by defining equity from the perspectives of clinicians and educators, then shift to the realities of the clinical learning environment, highlighting how structural barriers, cultural norms, and subtle interpersonal dynamics can create exclusion.
Our panel shares candid examples of inequities that often go unnoticed, discusses how bias shows up in evaluation and feedback, and reflects on how work environments can either promote belonging or reinforce disparities.
The conversation then moves to actionable solutions: structural reforms in curriculum and policy, the power of mentorship and sponsorship, strategies fo ...
Keywords
medical educationresidencyhealth equity