WMed - Implicit Bias Blended Learning

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.

Learners will be required to both complete the online module and attend a live session before credit can be claimed. Registration for live sessions will be accessible at the end of the online module.

It is the responsibility of individuals to ensure that the completion of a WMed Implicit Bias activity meets their state training requirements for licensure. 

For more information on this activity, please email [email protected]

Sunday, January 1, 2023, 8:00 AM - Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:00 PM

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

Please sign up for a live session discussion featuring our content experts in the field of implicit bias. Learners will be required to both complete the online module and attend one or more of the live sessions listed below before credit can be claimed**. The online module is worth 1.0 credits, and each live session is worth 1.0 credit individually. 

March 30, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Implicit Bias in the Medical Field Live Panel - Teams Meeting

April 5, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Implicit Bias in the Medical Field Live Panel - Teams Meeting

April 13, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Implicit Bias in the Medical Field Live Panel - Teams Meeting

April 26, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Implicit Bias in the Medical Field Live Panel - Teams Meeting

June 2, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Implicit Bias in the Medical Field Live Panel - Teams Meeting

June 8, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Implicit Bias Live Panel - Teams Meeting

 

 

**The Implicit Bias online module must be completed prior to attending a live session.


Remember to bring your reflection notes, questions, stories and more to the live session. We look forward to a robust, interactive, helpful session.

 

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™ (20.00 hours), ACE CE Credits (20.00 hours), APA CE Credits (2.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (20.00 hours), General Attendance (20.00 hours), IPCE Credit (20.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (20.00 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.