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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Alexander Herold replied on

The training was dynamic and realistic. I like the suggestions given to deal with these situations in the workplace.

Irlaine Trent replied on

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Margot Osterman replied on

The videos were insightful and did help me see challenges from other people's points of view. You don't understand something as well as you do when it fully affects you. So being able to see 4 people who were complete opposites and how these small decisions can change everything is mind-altering.

Timara James replied on

Be assertive and confident was what I took from the content. It was very informative on ways we can offend people of other races. Very good overall

Joshua Ayivor replied on

This was a thoughtful and quite modernly designed presentation which highlighted the responsibility every individual in the system has to make the workplace a supportive, thoughtful and equitable environment.

Megan Carney replied on

Good material to address racism in the workplace and provide a safe and enjoyable work envirnoment

Edward Lafond replied on

The information presented in the videos were very informative and allowed me to learn various ways to approach racism.

Ariana Jarvis replied on

Very well done with clear examples!

Alice Schruba replied on

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Mark Cronin replied on

Very good content. Well done!

Elena Huisman replied on

I welcomed the opportunity to reflect on the role of racism in the workplace and in my clinical practice. I think it's hard to engage actively in a discussion board. 

Rebecca Bilodeau replied on

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Abby Torressen replied on

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Mia D'Alessandro replied on

I enjoyed viewing things from different perspectives. It was really well done.

Jennifer Lopez Velazquez replied on

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Fatima Shode replied on

 I learned a lot of from this course, and it's great to see it enter the workplace more.

Yafei Huang replied on

The ranking MD in these scenarios (Dr Carter?) definitely made some progress. But it would have been good to see an interrogation of the way all three medical personnel (attending, resident and student) had racialized attitudes toward the notion of being (mis)associated with nutritional and EVS work/jobs. Yes, it is racist behavior for a white patient to associate clinicians of color with servitude, and for a white attending to be a passive bystander in the face of that racism. But the demeaning, stratified attitudes of MD-level clinical staff toward nursing, transport, janitorial and food service work is as much a contributor to institutional racism as are the overtly racist behaviors of individual patients and staff.

Gery Armsby replied on

Everyone should be treated with respect 

Bruce Merriett replied on

Listen with the intent to understand, not respond. I appreciate this training and having different perspectives in various uncomfortable situations. 

Rachael Fuoco replied on

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Tao Qiu replied on

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Johanna Duffy replied on

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Johanna Duffy replied on

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Xiangle Ren replied on

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Savannah Murphy replied on

Thank you for the insightful and powerful videos that gave me a better perspective and how to engage in discussions needed to ensure a diverse, accepting, and thoughtful workplace environment for all.

Karen Butler replied on

Great scenarios 

Shanece Franklin replied on

agreed.

Cindy Lam replied on

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Noor Houdroge replied on

THANKFUL FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES AND EMPHASIS ON THE ADVANTAGES AND NECESSITY OF REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE. 

River Johnson replied on

Great to view through the lens of different perspectives. I am happy to be a part of an organization that is committed to improving health equity and diminishing racism. 

TAMMI OBRIEN replied on

The content was put together well. I feel empowered to speak-up when needed. 

Devon Forrett replied on

The training was a great way to show different scenarios people may be placed in and how to handle them. Very insightful. 

Ariana Valdez replied on

I enjoyed the training and it was interesting and helpful getting everyone's perspective in the scenarios. 

Emma Mirhashemi replied on

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Sophia Ubertalli replied on

Very educational! It would be great to see more content on how to combat biases against people experiencing disabilities.

Claire Decker replied on

I feel that everyone should be more mindful of how their words can cause discomfort for others even if not intended.

Kelly Harrington-Eldridge replied on

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Kelly Harrington-Eldridge replied on

Eye opening

Kelly Harrington-Eldridge replied on

I did appreciate the different persectives.

Kelly Harrington-Eldridge replied on

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Kelly Harrington-Eldridge replied on

I agree!

Jordan LaBrecque replied on

There's always room for improvement with consistently putting ourselves in other people's shoes.

Eileen Harwood replied on

Content was reflective, realistic, and moving. This course highlighted the importance of anti-racism practices and policies in institutions. 

Sydney McGrath replied on

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