8.29.24 Building A Culture of Antiracism Statement

axt688 — 2024-10-04 16:23:24 UTC

This version of our statement was discussed at today's CCLCM DEI Steering Committee meeting, and the Steering Committee was asked to send any comments/edits to Dr. Goldfarb and Dr. Robinson. If you have any additional comments, please add a comment below.

Apology

2024-10-08 14:57:26 UTC

At times, on caring for a child and their family, it came to my attention, usually by a parent, that I had not communicated respectfully. Fortunately this was rare, but each time this happened to me, I felt terrible and was surprised, unaware of how my words had been hurtful. When I was able to responsively remain calm and discuss further with the parent, I learned that inadvertant words or comments had been hurtful unintentionally. This knowledge allowed me to apologize and on occaision, when this conversation occured with students/residents/fellows present, to make it a teachable moment. Thanking the parent for teaching me as well as my team. This approach is usually not expected but greatly appreciated. On more than one occaision the parent told me of their surprise that I was willing to apologize and how much this was appreciated.

Anti-Racism Working Group by Allison Tura

8.29.24 Building A Culture of Antiracism Statement

Apology