Foundations for Equity in Biomedical Research

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This course equips School of Medicine (SoM) biomedical PhD students of all levels with the tools needed to transverse the academic landscape in an equitable manner. This course is team-taught by Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER)-trained staff members from the SOM IDEALS Office. Content includes interactive lectures that provide fundamental knowledge of key socialization theory areas and small group active learning sessions during which students, faculty, and staff will discuss and practice learning to view others through more empathetic lenses. Students will receive feedback from faculty mentors, staff mentors, and student TAs.