Topics related to cultural competency are interwoven into the curriculum throughout the year, in the form of Diversity Grand Rounds, Cultural competency lectures for the residents, events from the Office of Faculty Development and Office of Equity and Diversity. Topics include LGBT Health issues, working with interpreters, navigating conscious and unconscious bias, language barriers, health equity and trauma-informed healing. Read more about diversity-related programming in the Office of Faculty Development curriculum.
A longitudinal opportunity to provide residents with an extensive introduction to the health care issues of children worldwide and to encourage applying the learned skills to address these issues throughout their careers. The track culminates in an opportunity to travel abroad for an international elective in the third year of residency. An Advanced Global Health track is available. Upon completion of the track, you will receive a certificate in Global Health. Read more about the Global Health track.
Diversity, equity and inclusion topics are woven throughout the first-year fellow's Common Curriculum, including implicit bias and health care disparities. Other leadership topics included in this course equip fellows with the knowledge and skills to advocate and change systems that restrict equity and inclusion.