DEIA Resource Guide

Resources to help us recognize and understand implicit bias and the role it plays in our lives and in society.

Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

With a broader scope, this collection of resources is designed to help students describe the impact of various identifications (i.e., age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability/disability, national origin, language, education, occupation, income, religion) on patients' lived experiences, the development of adaptive and maladaptive coping behaviors, and eventual health outcomes. Students explore their unconscious biases and practice novel interviewing techniques.

This 2019 article and related resources illustrate the nature and scope of organizations’ responsibilities to train both professional and nonprofessional staff and to enact zero-tolerance policies to address expressions of discrimination.

Results from a 2017 survey conducted by WebMD, MEDSCAPE, AND STAT, Patient Prejudice: When Credentials Aren’t Enough, documents bias toward health care professionals based on visible features. Study data can be incorporated into course discussions with health sciences students, residents, and professionals.