Key Initiatives

Antiracism Initiative

Implementation Guide for Academic Family Medicine Antiracism Learning Collaborative

The content on this page is for dyads participating in the STFM Antiracism Learning Collaborative

Assignments and Due Dates

January 12, 2022 11:00 am - noon CT: Virtual kick-off meeting. See meeting invitation for Zoom link.

January 31, 2022: Due date for completion of Leading Change modules. See instructions for accessing the modules. When you log into the course,  download the workbook and complete all the exercises/activities as you go through the modules. You’ll need the information from the workbook activities for your project plan, which is due at the end of the February. Need help? Contact Brian Hischier at bhischier@stfm.org.

January 31, 2022: Deadline to share brief bio and photo on Connect.stfm.org.

March 15, 2022: Due date to request a hotel room for the in-person meeting. Use the SurveyMonkey link provided in the discussion thread on Connect.stfm.org.

March 21, 2022: Due date for written descriptions of change projects. Use template. Post in the library at Connect.stfm.org.

April 11, 2022, 1-6 pm (dinner to follow); April 12, 2022 7:30 am - 12:15 pm: In-person training session in Kansas City.

May 30, 2022: Due date for submitting mentor-meeting agreement.

June 13, 2022, 12-1 CT: Office Hours: Writing Goals and SMART Objectives with Grant Greenberg, MD (optional). See Connect.stfm.org for Zoom link.

June 30, 2022: Due date for submitting revised written descriptions of change projects. Use template. Post in the library at Connect.stfm.org.

July 7, 2022, 1-2 pm CT: Office Hours: Reflections on Recent Events with Tricia Elliott, MD, and other members of the STFM Antiracism Task Force (optional). See Connect.stfm.org for Zoom link.

July 14, 2022, 2-3 CT: Office Hours: Focusing on That One Thing That Changes Everything – From Concept to Execution with Jay Fetter (optional). See Connect.stfm.org for Zoom link.

August 11, 2022, 12-1 CT: Office Hours: Scholarly Activity with Edgar Figueroa, MD and Jose Rodriguez, MD (optional). See Connect.stfm.org for Zoom link.

August 31, 2022: Due date for submitting quarterly mentor-meeting form.

September 2022: Survey to assess progress. Survey link will be sent in early September.

September 9, 2022, 10-11:30 am CT: Virtual meeting: Navigating Power Hierarchy, Negotiation, and Addressing Conflict with Margot Savoy, MD. See meeting invitation for Zoom link.

November 9, 2022, 11 am - 1 pm CT: Virtual meeting: 10 teams present current status of their projects (10 minutes each). The meeting will conclude with an open discussion of challenges, successes, and next steps. See meeting invitation for Zoom link. These teams are scheduled to present:

  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Montefiore Medical Center Residency Program in Family and Social Medicine
  • Ross University School of Medicine
  • SeaMar Marysville FMRP
  • The Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Thomas Jefferson University Depart of Family and Community Medicine Residency Program
  • UNC School of Medicine
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
  • University of California, Irvine
  • University of California, San Francisco

November 30, 2022: Due date for submitting quarterly mentor-meeting form.

February 28, 2023: Due date for submitting quarterly mentor-meeting form.

March 2023: Survey to assess progress. Survey link will be sent in early March.

March 8, 2023, 11:00 am - 1 pm CT: Virtual meeting: 10 teams present current status of their projects (10 minutes each). The meeting will conclude with an open discussion of challenges, successes, and next steps. See meeting invitation for Zoom link. These teams are schedule to present:

  • Atrium Health Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Family Medicine Residency of Idaho -- Nampa
  • Harbor UCLA Family Medicine Residency
  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford Family Medicine Residency Program
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita
  • University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
  • University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
  • University of Utah Department of Family & Preventive Medicine

April 25, 2023: Optional Learning Collaborative Morning Chat. See meeting invitation for Zoom link.

May 31, 2023: Due date for submitting quarterly mentor-meeting form.

July 12, 2023, 11 am - 12:30 pm CT: Virtual meeting: Maximizing Your Impact with Jennifer Edgoose, MD. See meeting invitation for Zoom link.

August 9, 2023, 3 - 4 pm CT: Optional Learning Collaborative Afternoon Chat. See meeting invitation for Zoom link.

August 18, 2023: Deadline to submit poster presentations for September meeting. See email or connect.stfm.org for submission instructions.

August 25, 2023: Deadline to submit slides for Ignite presentation for September meeting. See email or connect.stfm.org for submission instructions.

August 31, 2023: Due date for submitting quarterly mentor-meeting form.

September 2023: Post project survey. Survey link will be sent in mid September.

September 10, 2023: Full day in-person meeting in St Louis w/Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement. Dyads will present results.

After September 2023: Dyads continue to submit results for publication/presentation.

 

This project is supported by a grant from Adtalem Global Education Foundation.

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Expectations of Participants

Both members of the dyads are expected to attend all in person and virtual meetings. Dyad teams are also expected to:

  • Submit a detailed plan for creating change within their institution.
  • Refine their change plan over time, work on projects, and track results
  • Complete surveys at 7 months, 14 months, and 20 months
  • Communicate regularly with their mentor
  • Present their progress and challenges at the virtual sessions
  • Disseminate results at the final meeting of the collaborative and through a scientific presentation or peer-reviewed paper

Individuals who complete all assignments and participate in ALL of the virtual and in-person meetings will graduate, receive certificates, and be recognized in publications.

Implementation Guide for Mentors

Questions?

Contact Mary Theobald at mltheobald@stfm.org

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