Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare

The healthcare system hasn't escaped the racism, inequity, and bias present in societal structures. The first step toward rooting out and combating racism and discrimination across social identities in healthcare systems is through the awareness of the myriad forms of prejudice entrenched in them. It’s therefore crucial that healthcare leaders acknowledge and understand the social determinants of health that place marginalized population groups at higher risk for poor health outcomes. And it’s equally important to have a diverse healthcare workforce — which represents the community tapestry — to provide optimal care to diverse patient populations. Learn how to mitigate health disparities and bias in the healthcare system in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare online short course from the Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE), part of Stanford Medicine. Guided by industry leaders and healthcare experts, you’ll examine why some population groups receive comparably worse healthcare than other groups. Throughout this six-week course, you’ll learn and apply specific DEI strategies to combat discriminatory practices while building a stronger patient-practitioner experience in the process. From an organizational perspective, you'll discover how recruitment policies, organizational change, and team dynamics can be enhanced through the active use of inclusive practices. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to help advance workplace equity for diverse individuals, and build a healthcare organization that prospers.