Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives,
Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future
Join us for our inaugural virtual symposium
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please note that the event will be recorded
This symposium will explore how racist ideology led to the categorization of people into “races” and how centuries of medical knowledge, health care, research and health professions education have perpetuated systemic racism.
We will examine beneficiaries of racism and discrimination to understand how and why racist systems and structures are sustained. Finally, we will identify Anti-Racism strategies and pedagogies aimed to dismantle racist structures and support re-engagement in a more equitable future.
Intended Outcomes
This event will:
- Inspire us to be brave in talking about racism within health care.
- Honor the power of the experiential knowledge of Indigenous, Black and People of Color.
- Enable participants to engage with different anti-racist pedagogies and strategies.
- Create opportunities for wider dialogue across the Faculty of Medicine and beyond.
Agenda
8:30 am – Welcome and Introductions
8:45 am – Opening by Mr. Shane Pointe
9:15 am – Presentation by Dr. Behn Smith with Q&A
10:00 am – Break
10:05 am – Presentation by Dr. Handel Wright with Q&A
10:50 am – Break
10:55 am – Presentation by Dr. Saroo Sharda with Q&A
11:45 am – Presentation by Dr. Amy Tan with Q&A
12:30 pm – Panel Conversation
12:50 pm – Closing by Mr. Shane Pointe
Speakers
Professor, Department of Educational Studies
Senior Advisor to the UBC President on Anti-Racism & Inclusive Excellence
The University of British Columbia
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University
Medical Advisor & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Lead
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Clinical Associate Professor &
Anti-Racism Support Program Faculty Mentor
Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine
The University of British Columbia