Equity Curricular Initiatives
Cultural Sensitivity in Medicine
Throughout the curriculum, the impact of recognizing cultural differences is discussed and explored.
"Every patient comes to us with their own community-based set of experiences and beliefs. We need to understand and respect this in order to optimize care."
Stacey E. Rosen, MD
VP, Katz Institute for Women
Northwell Health
Implicit Bias in Medicine
The impact of implicit bias on clinical outcomes is staggering. Through educational sessions on the neuropsychology of unconscious decision making, students engage in recognizing the effects of bias in clinical settings and how to mitigate their effects.
"If everyone received the same standard of care, this would be much less of an issue."
David L. Battinelli, MD
Deborah and Lawrence Smith Dean
Zucker School of Medicine
LGBT+ Health
The multifaceted barriers to health care that perpetuate health care disparities for LGBT+ individuals are examined in these sessions.
"If we work side-by-side people who reflect the different patients we serve, we would learn so much about one another."
Lawrence G. Smith, MD
Founding Dean
Zucker School of Medicine
Health Equity
To improve health outcomes and access to health care, educational modules are designed to delve into the intersections of the social determinants of health, health care disparities, health care administration and health policy.
“80% of health outcomes are related to factors other than the medical encounter.”
Jennifer H. Mieres, MD
Senior Vice President, Center for Equity of Care
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Northwell Health
"It's a goal without a finish line. We have to continue to ensure that there is the same access to care irrespective of circumstance".
Michael J. Dowling
President & CEO
Northwell Health