Equity on Life Support: Podcast Series with Saleem Razack
We invite you to tune in to this thought-provoking Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada special podcast series hosted by Dr. Saleem Razack, REDI Senior Faculty Advisor. The podcast explores the intersection of health equity, social justice and anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices in medical education.
New book by Elder Larry Grant: Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong
In recognition of Musqueam Day on November 1, we invite you to read Elder Larry Grant’s newly-published book, Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong. Through a series of heartfelt conversations with writer Scott Steedman, Elder Grant reflects on his life as a Musqueam-Chinese man navigating identity, belonging and reconciliation. Reconciling is both a deeply personal memoir and a powerful reflection on resilience, culture, healing and belonging.
Accessibility & Disability Awareness Courses & Workshops
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6–12) and Invisible Disability Awareness Week (October 19–25), we invite you to explore a variety of online courses and events offered by the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility.
Research Voices from the Field with Bonita Sawatzky
In this edition of our Research Voices from the Field series, Dr. Bonita Sawatzky (Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Health Education Scholarship) reflects on why she co-authored “Lasting Impact of Patient-Led Medical Education,” highlighting the impact of patient educators in helping future physicians better understand life with chronic illness and disability.
Research Voices from the Field with Kevin Eva
In this edition, Kevin Eva, Associate Director and Scientist in the Centre for Health Education Scholarship, and Professor and Director of Educational Research and Scholarship in the Department of Medicine, reflects on why he co-authored “Considerations of equity, diversity and inclusion in peer reviews conducted for Medical Education.”
REDI’s Indigenous Media and Book List
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. In honour of this day, we are thrilled to share a curated list of our favourite Indigenous book and movies. We encourage you to explore our curated collection and participate in local festivities throughout British Columbia.
Co-Creation for Equity in Health Research
How can we make our research more equitable? This REDI Best Practice tip sheet introduces co-creation as a collaborative approach to research that centres the voices and priorities of marginalized and underserved communities and leads to more impactful and inclusive research.
Am I Ableist? Disability Awareness in Healthcare
In recognition of BC Accessibility Week, we invite you to explore Am I Ableist?, an award-winning interactive e-book created by Canadian medical residents in collaboration with disability advocates. This resource is designed to educate healthcare trainees on essential knowledge about disabilities within the healthcare context through engaging content and practical exercises.
REDI’s Book & Media List on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
In recognition of Red Dress Day on May 5, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disproportionately high rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada, we invite you to explore our curated selection of books, media, and resources.
Research Voices from the Field with Rabia Khan
In this edition, Rabia Khan, Scientist at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, reflects on why she co-authored “Constructing “Burnout”: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Burnout in Postgraduate Medical Education”, the first paper from her doctoral dissertation Dying to Stay Alive in Residency and Beyond, highlighting its relevance for policymakers, educators, leaders, and trainees.