Blogs
Racism in the Time of COVID
COVID-19 is not an excuse to be racist. On Friday, April 10, the Racism and Bias Initiative launched its Chats for Change in the Time of COVID-19, a special-edition virtual series of discussions to reflect on the roles of racism and privilege in the time...
We’re All In—Are You?
The RBI resource team is energized by the level of interest and commitment to undoing racism and bias in medical education and beyond. We started this academic year with a pledge party because we know that systemic change requires individuals to change....
Your Guide through RBI
We heard you loud and clear: you needed help navigating all of the Racism and Bias Initiative's offerings. Due to the resounding feedback and requests from students, faculty, and staff, we are proud to introduce an infographic to help you navigate your way...
Now Introducing the Team Learning Lab
The Racism and Bias Initiative (RBI) was launched to explicitly address and undo racism in all areas of the medical school. Although we have change targets specific to all of the functional areas of the school (focusing on targeted groups or key...
An Update on Spheres • Quarter Two Highlights
Over the past few months, the RBI Spheres have made some progress with their Change Targets and Objectives. Here are the highlights. Admissions Sphere The Admissions Sphere held three 90-minute MD Admissions Committee Orientations at the start...
Now Introducing the Guiding Coalition—Change Leaders of RBI
Guiding Coalition members are a powerful, enthusiastic group of Change Leaders that develop new strategies and put them into effect to transform the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS). As part of the Racism and Bias Initiative’s (RBI) change management...
Becoming a Change Maker: Syed Haider
Syed Haider bears many identities: graduating medical student, Student Council President, Pakistani, Muslim, leader, and change maker. Since the beginning of his medical career at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Syed has been an advocate for social justice and human rights and has been intentional about his efforts. We sat down with Syed to get his perspective and advice on becoming a change maker.
An Update on Spheres • Quarter One Highlights
Over the past few months, the RBI Spheres have made some progress with their Change Targets and Objectives. Here are the highlights. Admissions SphereTo assist in the development of the training materials, the Admission Sphere implemented a...
New Year to Implement Change
The Guiding Coalition started this year by implementing the change towards our targets. Still unclear about the members and role of the guiding coalition? (Check it out.)In January, we achieved wins from every sphere as outlined below. Admissions:...
Five Key Actions in Four Months
Since our last updates, RBI’s Guiding Coalition of Change Leaders focused their energy on five key actions to get us closer to the vision of becoming a health professions school providing healthcare and education that is free of racism and bias. ...