GI Unit Leadership: Optimizing Endoscopy Operations through Leadership (On-demand) | February 2025-Modeling Inclusive Behaviors and Creating a Safe Space

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The speaker addresses inclusive behaviors and creating safe spaces, particularly in the gastroenterology field. They define inclusion as a culture of respect and belonging and highlight significant underrepresentation of LGBTQIA individuals, persons with disabilities, women, and racial minorities in the field. They emphasize the importance of inclusivity, which enhances authenticity, engagement, and performance. The talk encourages understanding one’s privileges, learning from mistakes, and engaging in dialogues to facilitate inclusivity. The speaker shares personal stories that illustrate the importance of acknowledging biases, engaging in allyship, and promoting dialogue. Additionally, the discussion extends to patient care, stressing cultural humility over cultural competency to ensure diverse and inclusive healthcare environments. Ultimately, the speaker calls for individual and collective responsibility in addressing inequities, embracing dialogue, and continuously working towards an inclusive work and patient care environment.

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Renee Williams, MD MHPE

Keywords

inclusivity

gastroenterology

cultural humility

underrepresentation

allyship