HSC Education Days
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-9-2024
Abstract
The 2022 ACGME survey found that learners perceived a residency-wide lack of DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) education reflecting the program’s historic de-prioritization for DEIJ education. This gap in conjunction with increasing concern about the effects of DEIJ issues on clinical care and the learning environment inspired a new curriculum. An interprofessional and inter-hierarchical team created a learner and location focused resident DEIJ curriculum. A year-long investigation of learner specific needs was conducted through a series of zoom meetings discussing content, organization, and teaching methods. Learners reviewed asynchronous material (podcasts, videos, and articles) then provided feedback through in-class discussion and anonymous surveys. The resulting curriculum emphasized active learning and personal reflection through in-class discussions and asynchronous learning. We utilized a Hyflex teaching model, integrated a learning management system (LMS), and encouraged near-peer participation/facilitation. After curriculum delivery, learner feedback from a focus group showed positive response to near-peer with attending facilitation, DEIJ topics covered, and applicability of DEIJ topics to personal/clinical life. The learning management system, asynchronous class design, and emphasis on small group discussion received negative feedback. Overall mixed feedback to the Hyflex model and amount of time allocated for the DEIJ curriculum. The design and implementation of the DEIJ curriculum revealed both challenges and successes. Future iterations will minimize use of LMS, eliminate asynchronous content/time and the Hyflex model, and increase location specific content. Classes will maximize in-person time together, near-peer inclusion in discussion, and focus on more structured discussions in large groups and systems focused DEIJ content.
Recommended Citation
Haynes, Wayles; Samira Khalil; and Lindsay Smart. "Lessons Learned from the Design and Implementation of a Learner and Location Focused DEIJ Curriculum for a Psychiatry Residency Program." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc_ed_day/181
Comments
Presented at HSC Education Day 2024