History of Racism in Medicine

Monday, July 24, 2023, 12:00 AM - Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:59 PM, On Demand

The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to critically examine the use of race in medical practice and advocate for more equitable and just healthcare systems. By the end of the course, learners will understand how race has been used to classify populations, diagnose illnesses, and determine treatment options. In addition, learners will understand the root causes of health disparities. Finally, learners will identify examples of individuals who have significantly contributed to reducing health disparities.

  Release Date: June 20, 2023
  Expiration Date: June 19, 2026
  Estimated Time to Complete: 0.5 hours
  Registration Fee: FREE 

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.50 hours)

1. Explain the biological and social evolvement of race in medicine.
2. Discuss how race was used in clinical diagnosis and decision-making and the implications for health and health care disparities.
3. Identify examples of individuals who have made contributions to reduce health disparities.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hours. 

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