Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine faculty member's work now part of Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit Resources for all U.S. medical schools
Three modules created by Vicki T. Sapp, PhD were peered reviewed, accepted and published on the AAMC website
Scranton, PA (08/26/2020) — Vicki T. Sapp, PhD, director for student engagement, diversity and inclusion and an assistant professor in Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's (GCSOM) Department of Medical Education was notified by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) that three training modules she developed for a cultural humility curricula were peered reviewed, accepted and published on the AAMC website as part of the organization's Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit Resources for all U.S. medical schools.
The three modules are:
- Examining Concepts of Privilege appears in the "Power and Privilege" section of the AAMC toolkit.
- Understanding and Interrupting Microaggressions appears in the "Microaggressions, Identity, and Cross-Cultural Communication" section of the AAMC toolkit.
- Cross-Cultural Communications appears in the "Microaggressions, Identity, and Cross-Cultural Communication" section of the AAMC toolkit.
"I am honored that the AAMC selected my work for inclusion in its Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit," Dr. Sapp said. "At Geisinger Commonwealth we work hard to build a welcoming and equitable environment. Being able to share our training strategies with the wider educational community is very gratifying."
To access the resources, visit the AAMC website: https://www.aamc.org/professional-development/affinity-groups/cfas/diversity-inclusion-toolkit/resources.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Geisinger Commonwealth) is a member of the Geisinger family. Geisinger Commonwealth offers a community-based model of medical education with campuses in Danville, Doylestown, Scranton, Sayre and Wilkes-Barre. Geisinger Commonwealth offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) and masters degrees. The college's innovative curriculum, focused on caring for people in the context of their lives and their community, attracts the next generation of physicians and scientists from within its region, as well as from across the state and the nation. Geisinger Commonwealth is committed to non-discrimination in all employment and educational opportunities. Visit www.geisinger.edu/gcsom.
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