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This bystander education course will provide employees with an understanding of how interpersonal racism continues to support and maintain systemic racism. Through scenario-based learning, participants will develop skills for recognizing racial bias and confronting discrimination. An overview of related Human Resources policies and practices will be given to support employees in actively dismantling racism within Mass General Brigham.

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Jacob Malicky replied on

My main takeaways were to listen first, use my voice to amplify those insights, and take a stand in situations of injustice.

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Joy McNaughton replied on

This should be mandatory for everyone when they start employment. Would also like to see it addressed in terms of how inherent racism affects patient care. For example, I have seen over and over again that people of color complaining of pain are not taken as seriously or medicated as effectively as white people, even when the cause of pain is clear for black person (postop, for example) and not clear for white person (subjective c/o back pain, for example). Very hard to prove that this happens, but hoping that there is a study being done someplace and that it will make it mandatory for clinicians to have some training in this

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Jackson Vanrooyen replied on

The videos are on point when it comes to identifying racism. Great example in all four scenarios of each of these doctors and nurses.

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Jackson Vanrooyen replied on

The videos are very on point. Especially when it comes to each scanerio of each doctor experiencing racism.

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Shijie He replied on

I agree!

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Alexander Stone replied on

Well put together videos.

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Jessica Kessler replied on

I liked the different scenarios and how you could choose what you thought was the best option. 

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Kevin Su replied on

good overview of microaggressions and systemic racism

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Kevin Su replied on

good overview of microaggressions and systemic racism

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Kelsey McCunney replied on

This was a very helpful training!

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Paige Balley replied on

videos were put together well and didn't really feel like acting. very real scenarios that happen in the work place. glad this is being addressed.

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Beth Drzewiecki replied on

I found myself glued to the scenarios.  The hardest part was remembering that these things do occur more than we like.  Good to learn how to use your voice.

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Beth Drzewiecki replied on

Agree

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Jacob Rosenberg replied on

agree

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Jacob Rosenberg replied on

agree

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Caroline Apovian replied on

great vignettes

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Shannan Callanan replied on

I agree!

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Heather Jacene replied on

Excellent course with thought-provoking scenarios.

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Helen Bermudez replied on

Agree!

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Amy Eastwood replied on

The content was thought provoking. I work with many different cultures and try very hard to recognize that being white is a privilege. I try to recognize the difficulties that other cultures have in the workplace. I think that speaking openly and standing up for what is right is a start. 

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Heidi Lopez-Romero replied on

I appreciated the scenario's portrayed throughout the course. Particularly, the micro-aggressions as those are more common in the day to day work. They validated the frustration and provided helpful tips to combat the day to day micro-aggressions. 

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Stacy Smith replied on

Excellent Presentation and real scenarios very well presented. 

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Nicole Hart replied on

The scenarios stress the importance of identifying racism in the workplace and working together to end it. 

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Simona Lupu replied on

I agree!

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Catherine O'Connor replied on

very well presented and thought provoking 

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Catherine O'Connor replied on

very thought provoking 

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Christopher Loycano replied on

well put

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Michaelah Gertz-Billingsley replied on

I am grateful that our hospitals take the initiative to train us in issues of race and discrimination. I felt that the videos were well-organized and I hope this training impacts the culture here at BWH.

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Abram Feldman replied on

I appreciate the effort put into this course, looking forward to making this a safe workplace for all.

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Aram Krauson replied on

The presentation was well put together and is necessary for MGB staff to learn and understand.

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Bridget Leahy replied on

agreed

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Joanna Schwartz replied on

Very well done program which resonates. 

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Joanna Schwartz replied on

The scenarios provided were realistic and relatable. Unfortunate to learn that the our staff have experienced similar situations but glad we are starting to address.  

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