by Renee Wadsworth | Oct 18, 2023 | Blog Post
As the healthcare community increasingly prioritizes diversity, medical simulation training has been slow to catch up. Training models often lack representation in terms of diverse skin tones, ages, and body types. It’s time we tackle this issue and discover...
by Renee Wadsworth | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog Post
In the continually advancing healthcare field, the pursuit of excellence remains constant. Two powerful tools in this journey are self-reflection and feedback from others. While self-reflection allows professionals to introspect and identify areas of personal growth,...
by Renee Wadsworth | Sep 27, 2023 | Blog Post
In healthcare training, “lived experience” refers to people’s firsthand accounts and personal journeys, especially while navigating their identity and health. These authentic narratives expose nuances often missed in standard medical training –...
by Renee Wadsworth | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog Post
Simulation-based healthcare training aims to offer learners invaluable hands-on experience while minimizing risks to real patients. This focus on patient safety should also extend to standardized patients (SPs), especially when they belong to marginalized communities...
by Renee Wadsworth | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog Post
A recent study reported that 27% of transgender individuals postponed or chose not to receive necessary medical care for fear of experiencing discrimination. We will explore four types of support – peer, financial, educational, and mental health – each...
by Renee Wadsworth | Aug 23, 2023 | Blog Post
Gender-Affirming care saves lives and curriculums are still playing catch-up. Studies of health care professional education and training programs reveal significant gaps in the exposure and education regarding LGBTQ+ patients. Addressing these gaps is essential to...
