2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Implicit Bias: How to Recognize It and How to Fight It

Implicit Bias: How to Recognize It and How to Fight It

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Video Summary

The video discusses the concept of implicit bias and how to recognize and combat it. Implicit bias refers to subconscious favoritism or prejudice towards certain ethnicities, genders, or social groups that can influence actions and perceptions. The speaker encourages viewers to take the Harvard Implicit Bias Test and consider their privileges and how others perceive them. They emphasize the importance of introspection and questioning one's instincts and behaviors. The video cites various studies highlighting the presence of implicit bias in healthcare and gender disparities in medical education. The speaker also discusses microaggressions, which are subtly hostile or demeaning comments or actions towards marginalized groups. They urge reflection on one's comments and support for those who speak out against bias. The video concludes by emphasizing the need for conscious effort and behavior change to address implicit bias.

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Patricia Kolowich, MD

Keywords

implicit bias

recognize bias

combat bias

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

introspection