Implicit association tests (IATs) are widely known, highly recognized tools used in social psychology to study implicit bias. In IPE programs, we know that early learners are able to identify stereotypes about health professions, including their own. IPE curricula strive to dispel those ideas and encourage mutual respect; however, implicit biases may persist and ultimately impact interprofessional collaboration in the practice environment. Limited work shows IATs are used within IPE. Our team at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) introduced the concept of implicit biases between professions in one of our foundational IPE courses to encourage reflection about the sneaky ways that biases may affect interprofessional behaviors. We are now partnering with a team at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) to create IATs for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals. Come hear about our work, discuss unintended consequences that might arise, and consider joining us in this research. Presented by Megan Donohue, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Assistant Director of IPE at Virginia Commonwealth University
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