Resident Files: Health Equity Rounds

Implicit bias and systemic racism contribute to health disparities, and they can be accounted for by underlying social determinants of health, such as income, education and location. Everyone brings their own biases and lived experiences to the table, and  it is the responsibility of healthcare providers to recognize the role that bias plays in their interactions with patients and team members, as well as within the healthcare system.

Listen to pediatric experts discuss Health Equity Rounds

In the latest episode of our Resident Files series, Kathryn Kalata, MD, joins us for a conversation about Health Equity Rounds — an initiative to address bias in the care we provide our patients.

Dr. Kalata is a resident physician at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

In this episode, our experts discuss:

• The background and structure of the Health Equity Rounds conference
• Creating a “brave space” with community norms and guidelines
• Examples of health equity topics including race, religion, gender identity, mental health and more
• Evaluation components, including pre- and post-surveys
• Anecdotes of health equity success
• What’s next for the conference