What strategies for centering belonging will you / do you use in your work? by Jennifer R. Cohen, Ph.D. https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0 Think about the different realms in which you interact with trainees. What are you already doing that you are proud of? What strategy did you hear today that you’re curious about adopting? en-us 2020-11-11 22:12:25 UTC 2020-11-17 20:51:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Share Your Imperfections https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933862960 The foundation of success is failure]]> 2020-11-17 20:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933862960 being interested in who they are and the details of their thoughts, aspirations, career interests... don't ignore patient situations in which their race, ethnicity, gender, etc. were brought up by the patient in a derogatory way - offer to discuss https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933863154 2020-11-17 20:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933863154 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933865985 Acknowledge that marginalization actually exists! People have had different life experiences that mentors/advisors/departmental leadership cannot possibly understand. It's best to listen and acknowledge this]]> 2020-11-17 20:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933865985 Listen listen listen https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933868535 2020-11-17 20:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933868535 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933868671 Include and discuss educational content on culturally sensitive care]]> 2020-11-17 20:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933868671 I changed our workroom decor. It used to only have paintings of old white guys. I asked everyone to bring in artwork that means something to them. Our workroom now better reflects our diverse team and I hope sends a non verbal message to trainees that they are welcome https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933868918 2020-11-17 20:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933868918 Show students that you don't know everything by admitting ignorance and promising to get knowledge and return it to them. mbgoodmn https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869269 2020-11-17 20:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869269 Ask and LISTEN https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869530 2020-11-17 20:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869530 Mentoring/Sponsorship https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869644 Ensure that there is individualized sponsorship for all individuals in the group, particularly those from underrepresented groups, that can help to hear and understand every person's story and to help individuals better navigate their way through the system.  It also gives each individual a "first call" for someone in leadership they can promptly call if there is a problem.]]> 2020-11-17 20:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869644 I only have trainees for 3 days and it is very busy clinically. I try to open with asking everyone to shared a few things about themselves to get a brief moment of connection before we become a working team. https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869671 2020-11-17 20:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869671 Include discussions of how racism impacts health in curriculum https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869746 2020-11-17 20:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933869746 Sharing my journey that is full of hurdles, struggles, and self doubt https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870103 2020-11-17 20:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870103 Ask pronouns beforehand, include in name box seberle2 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870333 2020-11-17 20:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870333 Regular conversation and feedback https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870364 2020-11-17 20:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870364 Respect and cherish differences https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870857 2020-11-17 20:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933870857 Share not only when you succeed, but all the times you had to fail https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871196 2020-11-17 20:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871196 Make it personal https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871337 Talk about my own challenges when trainees have challenges.]]> 2020-11-17 20:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871337 Bring postdocs together to share networks and strategies https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871617 2020-11-17 20:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871617 Be open to research directions that trainees want to focus on, esp relating to health disparities https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871882 2020-11-17 20:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933871882 Talk about the struggles I/we have personally overcome https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933872220 2020-11-17 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933872220 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933872714 Acknowledge the tragedy of events of racial injustice in the news]]> 2020-11-17 20:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933872714 Checking in with them to see how they feel, what they are doing for self care, and asking about inclusion and community. https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933873409 2020-11-17 20:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933873409 Representation of different backgrounds everywhere seberle2 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933874248 2020-11-17 20:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933874248 Give them space to to express their concerns and be willing to be an active listener with an absolute open mind https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933875014 2020-11-17 20:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933875014 The journey isn't a straight line mbgoodmn https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933875124 Discuss the hiccups on your path, how you overcame them, the course corrections]]> 2020-11-17 20:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933875124 Don't wear rainbow flags on name badge unless you truly support the population seberle2 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933876296 2020-11-17 20:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933876296 Making sure there is representation in all materials used. https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933876584 2020-11-17 20:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933876584 Be supportive of different life situation: child care, elder care, etc https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933876788 2020-11-17 20:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933876788 I share my stories with my trainees. Also the art work in my office is from other countries https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933877176 2020-11-17 20:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933877176 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933877530 Make my own perspective / identity/ limitations clear (e.g., I can only speak to XYZ as a White woman)]]> 2020-11-17 20:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933877530 Use correct terminology (e.g. - George Floyd was murdered, it wasn't something that just happened) seberle2 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933878825 2020-11-17 20:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933878825 Pay attention to trainees' passions mbgoodmn https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933878960 Aligning passion with research/training is a powerful.]]> 2020-11-17 20:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933878960 ekh311 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933881977 Recognizing that I am seen as a leader in which trainees want to hear from me and need my support. ]]> 2020-11-17 20:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933881977 Support those who are marginalized by speaking up yourself when you witness bias, so that they don't always have to be the ones doing so seberle2 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933882731 2020-11-17 20:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933882731 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933885324 Seek collaborations with faculty that have different identities than me, so that trainees have many options for co-mentorship based on a variety of factors]]> 2020-11-17 20:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933885324 ekh311 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933885932 Recruiting mentors from outside of our small clinical bubble to make sure they have someone that fits them individually]]> 2020-11-17 20:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933885932 Assign & rotate lab chores mbgoodmn https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933886568 Avoid relying on volunteers to get lab chores done or to organize social events. I set up a defined set of tasks and a regular rotation. Everyone does every task at some time.]]> 2020-11-17 20:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933886568 https://opmed.doximity.com/articles/the-women-on-the-walls?_csrf_attempted=yes mijizams https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933887549 Great article!

]]> 2020-11-17 20:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933887549 make eye contact with everyone in the room... https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933887882 2020-11-17 20:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933887882 Cross-disciplinary regard colorsofjoy https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933889491  Acknowledge that several of us as PIs and our trainees cross disciplines: so we are not really in lanes of research alone or clinical alone. Therefore, it is important that any particular group does not view the other as less than or less valuable to the research-education-medicine infrastructure. 
This is a problem beyond race/gender, and should be acknowledged in the context of unconsciously marginalizing certain groups. ]]> 2020-11-17 20:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933889491 ekh311 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933891257 Openly address health care disparities based on race in our clinical population.  Bring this topic into the clinical teaching arena

]]> 2020-11-17 20:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933891257 https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933925162 Prioritizing correctly pronouncing people's names!]]> 2020-11-17 20:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jrcohen7/zk2k7cfroo83dqq0/wish/933925162