Trainings, Workshops, and Consultation
The Office of Diversity Affairs (ODA) is pleased to offer a variety of training and workshops for students, faculty, and education/program staff at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. To request a training or workshop, please follow the steps below:
How to Request a Training or Workshop
Step I: Plan Ahead
Attendance should reflect the department's priority. When requesting a workshop, please understand that ODA aims to ensure our content is high-yield and reaches the intended audience. Therefore, we request an attendance of at least 5 people or an appropriate portion of your intended audience. Additionally, please provide at least two alternative date/time options from your planned date and time, along with the secured location.
Step II: Review the Available Trainings and Workshops
Explore the descriptions provided and choose the topic that aligns with your needs.
Step III: Completing the Request Form
Provide your contact details to facilitate smooth communication.
Step IV: Training/Workshop Confirmation
Upon receiving your request, Ryan Wilkerson, Program Manager for Training and Development, will reach out to coordinate details and confirm the date and time for your selected program. The location will be determined by the requester. Additionally, to better understand your department's goals, we would like to meet with you to better understand and align the learning objectives for your department.
Scheduling a meeting at least four weeks from the proposed date is essential to ensure a comprehensive alignment of our training and workshop content with your learning objectives. This will allow us to dive deeper into your request, allowing for a more tailored and effective approach in creating the training/workshop for your department.
Description of Trainings
Implicit Bias – 1 hour
In this workshop, we will define bias and explore its different types, creating awareness that everyone has unconscious biases. We will examine how unconscious bias impacts our relationships, decision-making, and experiences in healthcare and educational settings. Participants will identify strategies to mitigate biases in interactions, increase objective decision-making, and foster inclusive practices in healthcare and medical education. Additionally, we will discuss ways to continue addressing bias beyond this workshop.
Inclusive Communication – 1 hour
In this workshop, we will review terms, concepts, and language that are inclusive of all communities. We will differentiate between different terminologies; sex, gender, sexual orientation, attraction, and behavior. Participants will practice strategies for using language to act as allies to patients, students, faculty, and staff.
Inclusive Leadership – 1.5 hours
In this workshop, we will differentiate traditional leadership styles from inclusive leadership. We will explore ways to create inclusive work environments, inclusive communication, and reflect on and hone inclusive leadership skills. Participants will also learn about ways to continue growing as inclusive leaders.
Addressing Microaggressions in Healthcare Settings – 1.5 hours
In this workshop, we will define microaggressions and identify when they occur in healthcare and educational settings. Participants will learn to address microaggressions using a variety of communication techniques and will explore ways to support peers and colleagues when they experience microaggressions.
Holistic Review – 1 hour
In this workshop, we will define holistic review and understand its significance and outcomes according to recommendations from the AAMC. Participants will discuss current program-level practices related to holistic review and review best practices and examples for holistic review at all stages of the application process. Additionally, we will consider next steps and overall strategies to better incorporate holistic review within your program or department.
Pitfalls in Assessment – 1 hour
In this workshop, we will delve into the intricate dynamics of social identities and bias in the trainee experience. Throughout this session, participants will explore how these factors shape perceptions and opportunities within clerkship assessments. Together, we will work to identify instances of bias that may unknowingly influence our evaluation processes. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical strategies for mitigating bias within clerkship assessments, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all trainees.
Mentoring Across Differences – 1 hour
During this workshop, attendees will engage in a critical analysis of the socialization methods within their respective fields or professions, acknowledging the potential limitations of conventional practices for individuals with intersecting identities. They will assess both the benefits and obstacles associated with mentoring across diverse backgrounds, establishing objectives for establishing effective mentor-mentee relationships through shared expectations. Through the application of an intersectional and relational perspective, participants will be equipped to cultivate fruitful mentorships, recognizing the necessity of challenging institutional power dynamics and academic politics that hinder faculty progression. Furthermore, the workshop will encourage dialogue on identifying and rectifying detrimental mentorship dynamics.
Race and Racism in Medicine – 1.5 hours
This workshop aims to equip participants with a critical understanding of race as a social construct and its implications on medical practice. Attendees will learn to identify and correct the misuse of clinical tools and practices that perpetuate race-based medicine. By applying the concept of intersectionality, participants will gain insights to inform clinical decisions and practices that account for the complex interplay of multiple identities. Furthermore, the workshop will emphasize the importance of making collaborative care decisions based on an understanding of how systems of power, privilege, and oppression influence healthcare policies and patient health outcomes. Ultimately, participants will be empowered to challenge and dismantle harmful biases and practices within the medical field.
Empathy Project – The Elephant in the Waiting Room
Please note that this is only a request. Workshops are not booked and confirmed until the coordinating faculty/staff has met with the Office of Diversity Affairs (or The Empathy Project, when applicable).
