Whereas racist research historically has posed the question, “What is wrong with people?” anti-racist research asks, “What is wrong with policies and systems?” Framing research on race and racism around anti-racist questions leads to anti-racist narratives, effective policy solutions, and impactful programming that cuts to the root of racial inequality. All researchers can play important roles in shifting the culture of academic medicine to intentionally implement equitable and inclusive policies, set norms for acceptable workplace conduct, develop accurate anti-racist curricula, and provide equitable opportunities for mentorship and networking.
During this session, Dr. Dowin Boatright will discuss how the academic research agenda can be used to promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Dr Boatright will highlight promising practices that leaders and researchers can employ to build an anti-racist research agenda in medical education as well as the benefits of this work.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the need for, and benefits of anti-racist research.
- Describe what an anti-racist research agenda looks like in medical education.
- Describe the importance of prioritizing anti-racist research in medical education.
- Describe how anti-racist research can positively impact academic medicine.
