Training and Development Opportunities

As part of VUMC's strategy to make diversity and inclusion intentional, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion has developed a four-part Cultural Competency and Unconscious Bias curriculum.

Read more about each type of training offered below.

Course/Presentation Title	Topics/Details	Format/Delivery	Audience
Introductory Workshop: Blind Spots and Unconscious Bias	Blind spots in the human brain Pervasive nature of unconscious bias Situations where unconscious bias can produce undesirable outcomes Strategies to reduce or mitigate unconscious bias in the workplace	One-hour, in-person presentation Complete form below to request.	All VUMC (faculty, staff, house staff, clinicians, or non-clinical)
Quality Interactions modules	Case-based cross-cultural healthcare, using person and family-centered approach Real-life scenarios ask learner to solve cultural problems, then provide feedback. Overview module + supplemental skill tests based on clinical care scenarios	Available for self-enrollment in the Learning Exchange. Click below: Quality Interactions	Frontline patient care employees in Adult and Children's hospitals
VUMC Unconscious Bias Training Workshop	Recognize personal unconscious biases. Practice strategies to mitigate biases and create systemic change.	Three-hour, in-person workshop Available for enrollment in Learning Exchange. Click Below: Workshop for Essential Leaders Workshop for Strategic Leaders	All VUMC faculty and staff who manage or hire others
Custom group training	Ongoing opportunities to assist groups or individuals with unconscious bias or cultural competency	Varies according to group need. Complete form below to request.	All VUMC (faculty, staff, house staff, clinicians, or non-clinical)

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