Professionalism, Ethics and Healthcare Communities

The Professionalism, Ethics and Healthcare Communities is comprised of ten Modules asynchronous online material designed to introduce incoming graduate and dental students to a range of concepts, theories and skills aimed at increasing their awareness issues of racism and oppression to promote inclusive and affirming classrooms and learning communities. The course material is delivered through a series of short videos and readings. Modules covers such topics as implicit bias, microaggressions conflict resolution and bystander intervention; free speech and inclusion, social media usage; racism and other forms of oppression; gender and gender identity; equity and access in healthcare; understanding and owning whiteness and racial literacy; and restorative justice. Students also attend 1 -in-person seminar titled “Restorative Practices, Conflict Skills and Responding to Harm” conducted by representatives from the Office of Restorative Practices and Student Conduct. Spring 0.25-3 Credit Hours