Unconscious Bias Management Strategies | November 2024-Recorded Webinar

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Video Summary

In this session of ASGE's "Thursday Night Lights," Dr. Allie Straus and her panel discussed strategies for recognizing and managing unconscious bias. The event aimed to create a safe space for professional growth, focusing on identifying microaggressions and discrimination and addressing them effectively. Dr. Straus introduced concepts such as power, privilege, lived experience, implicit and explicit bias, and how they contribute to behaviors in the healthcare setting.<br /><br />Two role-play scenarios illustrated real-world situations where unconscious bias can occur. The first scenario depicted an endoscopy suite interaction, while the second took place in a Zoom meeting about hiring decisions. The discussions emphasized the importance of understanding power dynamics, responding to bias with professionalism, and using educational opportunities to address bias. Participants were encouraged to engage in reflective questioning and allyship to foster an inclusive environment.<br /><br />The session highlighted the importance of awareness and active engagement in addressing unconscious biases, with practical steps that attendees can apply in their professional life. A recording of the session will be available for further review on the GILeap platform.

Keywords

unconscious bias

microaggressions

discrimination

power dynamics

implicit bias

healthcare

allyship

professional growth