Implicit Bias Live Panel

At Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, we recognize and encourage the continuous expression, development, and representation of the uniqueness of all individuals. To continue the drive to live by our diversity and inclusion statement, WMed is offering Continuing Education credit for Implicit Bias training via a hybrid model, ensuring the ability for interactivity, while allowing for flexibility and access. For more information on this activity, please email [email protected]


Friday, June 2, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online-Teams, Kalamazoo, MI

1. Develop the ability to use self-awareness of knowledge, skills, and emotional limitations to engage in appropriate help-seeking behaviors
2. Advocate for quality patient care and optimal patient care systems
3. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population, including but not limited to diversity in gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation
4. Work with other health professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, diversity, ethical integrity, and trust

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 2.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 2.0 APA CE Credits.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (2.00 hours), ACE CE Credits (2.00 hours), General Attendance (2.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (2.00 hours), IPCE Credit (2.00 hours), APA CE Credits (2.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.