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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I enjoyed this course. I think it was well composed and it was clear that it drew from the experiences of employees.

Zoii Barnes-Scott replied on

I agree

Michelle Briceno replied on

it was well presented and the different viewpoints were educational and allowed the viewer to experience the full situation.

Rebecca Konieczny replied on

Presented very well - all the viewpoints allowed for a full experience of each situation

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Manuela,M.D. Cernadas replied on

As a bilingual, multi-racial woman of color working in STEM/healthcare, I wouldn't even be able to assign a number to the amount of times I've been asked things like, "So where are you from from? Where are your parents from? You're Indian so you can talk to those other Indians right? Can I touch your hair? You don't look Latina, are you sure you're Latina?" and the list goes on. 

 

I think this training did a great job of addressing different viewpoints in a firm but sensitive way, and honestly, after ten years of working at MGB, I think this is the best diversity training that we've been given to-date. Well done.

Alyssa Nagpal replied on

I was very impressed by this course. They did a great job of relating to health care professionals on a realistic level. 

Marissa Lavigne replied on

The course was great. I particularly enjoyed the videos where you were able to go back and look at how different scenarios played out. It gave me a new perspective on race and diversity throughout my establishment. 

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I agree. 

Kathleen Lynch replied on

Very well presented

Namrata Patil replied on

Well presented 

Namrata Patil replied on

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Lisi Zhou replied on

agreed

Robert Adrian replied on

well done

Eric Krakauer replied on

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Benjamin Brent replied on

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The videos were well put together. Unfortunately, I can see how these scenarios have occurred. I appreciated the different scenarios and perspectives. 

Kathleen Lynch replied on

I agree

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Benjamin Brent replied on

Honest presentation of complex issues which often generate shame.  Honest, respectful discourse is essential.  Creating a culture where open communication is supported is essential

Sylvia Fogel replied on

I spent a day at our MGH ER as a patient.  There's an inner waiting room for the hours between tests where on the huge TV was literally an all-day festival of some old cop show.  Hour after hour of watching white TV cops harass and beat up random African Americans  --- George Floyd as entertainment.  Finally it occurred to me to ask to have it stopped, and it was, but how on earth was it on in the first place?

Lauren Abbate replied on

The content was engaging and tried to bring light to the harsh experiences many people of color face. However real action, and change is required. 

Milena Ferreira replied on

It gives a good understanding for people on how racism damages the institution and how a person that stands up for it can damage the work place more, when they insist on helping by doing nothing to solve it.

Owen Luk replied on

The video format from the perspectives of the 4 people was an effective way to cover the topics, as the body language and alternate endings to certain interactions helped to reinforce the effect words can have on the recipient sometimes unbeknowst to the speaker.

Philip Daly replied on

This course was helpful for understanding different points of view from individuals in all departments. It was informative seeing the systemic consequences of racism and the ways we can work towards dismantling it.

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Sannel Castro replied on

Really powerful and well put together course. I learned a lot . 

Mansi Saksena replied on

thank you for providing this training to raise awareness and hopefully promote constructive change

Susan Inonog replied on

Powerful and well put together course.

Mansi Saksena replied on

great work

Heidi Duran replied on

end racism

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