Equity in Medicine

One of the most persistent challenges facing the field of medicine is that our institutions do not reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. This deficit has negative implications for everyone when promising young people opt out of careers in which they are not represented. Progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in medicine will require us to address multiple long-standing barriers simultaneously. Stanford faculty who are on the front lines leading efforts to promote DEI in medicine will visit our course and discuss evidence-based strategies to navigate complex situations and obstacles related to DEI. With guidance from Stanford faculty, students will learn how to recognize, address, and remediate unfair practices, as well as how to be an advocate for themselves and others. By attending lectures and participating in a variety of interactive activities with peers and Stanford faculty, we will begin to build a safe and supportive community in which to discuss belonging in medicine. This course serves students who are interested in exploring future career paths in medicine, public health, health policy, and biomedical research.