Support Units for Navigating Disclosures of a Serious Concern in the Learning Environment
When a learner discloses a serious concern affecting their learning environment, knowing how to respond or where to seek help can be challenging. This guide summarizes the various FoM and UBC units that support faculty, staff, and administrators in navigating disclosures and prioritizing student well-being.
Creating a medical program that is equitable and accessible to all
How UBC’s Indigenous and Black Student MD Admissions Pathways are transforming medical education — and health.
REDI Best Practices: How to Avoid the “Minority Tax” On New Colleagues from HSPM Groups
This guide offers strategies to create an inclusive and supportive environment for newly hired colleagues from historically, systemically, and persistently marginalized (HSPM) groups. Avoiding the “minority tax”—where marginalized individuals are burdened with extra emotional labour—requires proactive onboarding, effective mentoring, and ongoing team training. These best practices are vital for creating a welcoming environment where they can thrive.
REDI Best Practices: The O’DEAR Framework for Difficult Conversations
This tip sheet provides a practical, step-by-step approach for navigating difficult conversations with respect and clarity. By following the O’DEAR model—Open, Describe, Explain, Ask, and Request—you can express concerns, listen actively, and co-construct solutions to address sensitive issues.
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
Trauma-informed pedagogy is an approach to teaching and learning that is responsive to the diverse experiences of both individual and community trauma within academic settings.
REDI Best Practices: Effective Feedback Strategies for Addressing EDI Mistakes
This REDI Best Practices resource offers a thoughtful guide on navigating those tricky moments when someone makes an EDI-related mistake. With a focus on preparation and empathy, it helps you determine if feedback is the right approach and provides strategies for having constructive, respectful conversations. Dive in to learn how to turn these challenging situations into opportunities for growth and understanding.
Just in! New resources by the National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education
Check out the extensive array of new resources by the National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education.
New CWA Course Available: Accessible Interviewing & Accommodations
The Centre for Workplace Accessibility’s new course Accessible Interviewing & Accommodations provides guidance to hiring managers and others involved in recruitment on making interviews more accessible, and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where all job candidates can showcase their strengths and skills.
Walking the path of reconciliation together
UBC Medicine and the Australian National University sign historic agreement to collaborate on efforts to help improve the health and wellness of Indigenous populations.
Centering Indigenous voices in the culture of medicine
How the Indigenous Speaker Series is helping to transform culture inside the Faculty of Medicine — and beyond.