What’s new with implicit bias awareness training?
The IDFPR now requires all physicians and other health care providers to complete one hour of implicit bias awareness training as part of required continuing medical education. This class will be required for the 2023 physician license renewal and for each renewal thereafter.
Can’implicit bias’training change how policing is done?
The results suggest the popular training can change attitudes but not necessarily how policing is done. As U.S. law enforcement departments are accused of racist policing, one of the most common responses by the people in charge has been to have officers take “implicit bias” training.
Does everyone have an implicit bias?
Andrea Westby, M.D., of Minneapolis, who contributed to the Implicit Bias Training Guide, told AAFP News that it’s essential for physicians and all health care professionals to understand that everyone has implicit biases.
Is implicit bias training in a residency program effective?
Implicit Bias Training in a Residency Program: Aiming for Enduring Effects Both residents and faculty found this training to be important and empowering. All participants desired an ongoing programmatic commitment to the topic. Both residents and faculty found this training to be important and empowering.
