Anti-Racism in Health Professions Education modules
The Anti-Racism in Health Professions Education modules were developed to encourage self-reflection, increase awareness, and inspire action towards anti-racism within health professions education and especially for faculty and residents in Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME). They are interactive, self-paced, and designed to take a total of approximately 2.5 hours depending on pre-existing knowledge and levels of interest. Eligible learners may earn up to 2.5 CPD credits upon completion of these modules. Access the modules now!
PGME AREDI Pillars
- Advocacy Champion equity, diversity and inclusion across PGME by advancing supportive policies, resources and accountability for respectful learning and working environments.
- Education Develop and promote learning opportunities that advance anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity in residency education.
- Building Community Foster connections, support and recognition across the PGME community to strengthen recruitment, retention, advancement and shared commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Policies & Procedures Develop and provide guidance on PGME policies and procedures using an equity, diversity and inclusion lens.
- Data & Evaluation Collect and analyze data to inform resources, services and continuous improvement in equity, diversity and inclusion across PGME.
Key Initiatives
Anti-Racism in Health Professions Educational Modules Created for faculty and residents in PGME, these UBC CPD accredited modules were developed to encourage self-reflection, increase awareness and inspire action towards anti-racism within health professions education. Access the modules.
Residents as Teachers Anti-Oppressive Teaching
This session introduces residents to anti-oppressive teaching by fostering reflection on power and privilege, and by exploring strategies to counter discrimination, marginalization and oppression in the learning environment. Access the schedule and register for upcoming Resident as Teachers sessions.
Anti-Racism Academic Half-Day (Pilot) A workshop for residents focused on developing knowledge, self-reflection, and practical skills to address racism in healthcare and education. The pilot concluded in June 2025, and the Faculty Co-Leads are reviewing feedback to prepare for future delivery (2026).
PGME AREDI Selections Guidelines Practical steps that programs can take to adapt their existing residency selection processes, from the perspectives of both diversification and reparative justice. Access the downloadable guidelines to share with your committee.
Please note that access to the PGME Hub Intranet site is for UBC Residency Program Directors and Administrators only.
Resident Profile Survey In collaboration with UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Evaluation Studies Unit, the AREDI team supports the Resident Profile Survey, a voluntary and confidential initiative that helps the PGME and Faculty of Medicine understand resident diversity and measure its social mission. Findings also inform the development of resources and services for residents and programs.
Advocacy
The PGME AREDI Faculty Co-Leads advocate to embed Equity, Diversity & Inclusion principles throughout PGME as members of the following committees and groups:
- PGME Committee Governing body for all postgrad residency programs, fellowships and trainees. See the Terms of Reference
- PGME Executive Sub-Committee Recommends decisions to the Postgraduate Medical Education Committee (PGMEC) related to policies, new programs, or substantive changes to programs and acts on behalf of the PGME Committee between its meetings. See the Terms of Reference
- PGME Review Sub-Committee Provides independent oversight and evaluation of PGME programs and leadership, supporting continuous quality improvement through reviews, surveys and feedback processes. See the Terms of Reference
- PGME Policy Working Group Provides further review and engagement on policy changes as directed by the PGME Executive Sub-Committee.
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Mistreatment Reporting – Concerns about disrespectful, unprofessional, or discriminatory behaviour toward learners
Community Referral Network – List of counsellors from varied backgrounds and expertise areas
Implicit Bias Training for Resident Selections Committee Members – For those participating in file review, interviews or ranking
Resident Counselling and Peer Support Office
Doctors of BC Support Group & Workshops
Indigenous Counselling & Cultural Teachings – Counselling, support and teachings, using traditional Indigenous tools and perspectives
Faculty of Medicine Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office
Religious Holidays – Support for residents around time off for religious holidays
Requests for medical leaves or accommodations
Resident Transfers – Inquiries and support regarding changing programs
PGME Educational Environment Faculty Lead – Support and guidance to residents, Program Directors and/or faculty regarding issues related to the educational environment
Resident Doctors of BC Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee – Resident committee that supports RDBC in establishing an EDI strategy
UBC Equity & Inclusion Office – Questions or concerns related to broader, institution-wide equity, anti-racism or human-rights policies at UBC
For other departmental matters, health authority processes or professional practice issues, you may wish to reach out directly to your Department, Health Authority or the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
