Antiracism in Medical Education

Racism operates in many contexts—in individuals, systems, and institutional and social spaces—and often at multiple levels simultaneously. To eliminate racism and its harmful effects, it must first be recognized, acknowledged, and understood. 

As a professional community, the Canadian Paediatric Society has a responsibility to provide and promote safe and inclusive spaces and opportunities to all its members, both within and outside of the organization.

Our Antiracism in Medical Education Working Group, co-chaired by Dr. Mark Awuku and Dr. Ming-Ka Chan, has developed a number of resources for CPS members, paediatric faculty, and learners:

• Racism in Medical Education: What it is, why it matters, and what we can do. This document describes what racism looks like in a medical education context and strategies for eliminating it.
• A tool for medical educators: This resource provides concrete suggestions to taking an antiracist approach when developing educational materials, programs, or events.
• Meaningful territory acknowledgements: Guidance for including a territory acknowledgement.
• Readings and resources: A list of external resources for medical educators and learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Thank you for your commitment to addressing racism and oppression. Language evolves, so it is possible that terminology in these resources may become obsolete or be offensive. We welcome feedback for continuous improvement at info@cps.ca.