Education and Training
The following resources - from PDFs to informative articles and more - will help to raise awareness about the importance of fostering an inclusive environment in education and training programs.
Breaking the ice: Creating and maintaining an affirming practice setting for LGBTQIA+ pharmacy trainees
"This article aims to discuss stigma and discrimination's effects on postgraduate and early-career SGMs and provide a 'how-to' guide to mitigate negative experiences for pharmacy learners."
More than a buzz word: Building diversity, equity, and inclusion into pharmacy residency recruitment
"In this 'How To' article, we discuss steps taken to increase DEI within a pharmacy residency program at a major academic medical center including changes made to residency recruitment practices and preceptor education."
Utilization of a “Diversity Index” to Assess Racial Diversity of US School of Pharmacy Graduates
In this American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education article, the study looks into the racial and ethnic diversity among graduates of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs across the U.S. and compares that representation to their pharmacy schools' respective geographic regions
Five Essential Steps for Faculty to Mitigate Racial Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom
"While microaggressions have begun to be acknowledged in the pharmacy learning environment, specific guidance on mitigating racial microaggressions in the classroom has not been provided. This paper aims to suggest actionable strategies pharmacy educators may use to mitigate or prevent these negative classroom experiences."
Climate & Sense of Belonging
This University of Rhode Island website provides guidance on fostering an inclusive environment in learning experiences and classrooms.
Designing an Inclusive Learning Training Series for Pharmacy Educators
"This article describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of five faculty development sessions focused on inclusive teaching strategies in pharmacy education."
Diversity and Inclusion Syllabus Checklist
This University of Southern California checklist can be used as a reference when creating rotation or class syllabi.
Instructor's Checklist for Inclusive Teaching
This inclusive teaching checklist for instructors is a useful tool for academic oncology pharmacists or anyone involved in didactic teaching.
The Impact of Implicit Biases in Pharmacy Education
"Because we are all products of our personal environmental experiences, knowledge of our own implicit biases will ensure we move to providing equitable care for all."
