Think of this opportunity for a personal reflection as a bookend to the reflection in the Week 1 Discussion that began the course. Consider the impact of the course on your professional and personal views and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare. Also imagine what your next steps may be as a DEI advocate.
The Exploratory Assignment
Using the Personal Reflection: Health Equity and Inequity template document, address the following questions. For all responses, be specific and provide examples:
How do you currently perceive health equity and inequity in your specific area of healthcare?
How has your thinking about health equity and your behavior as a healthcare professional been influenced by the course?
How do you envision incorporating principles of health equity into your current or future practice?
Recall that one goal of this course is to provide a “safe space” for discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare. With that goal in mind:How well has the goal been accomplished? Explain your perspective.
How well has the goal supported your learning, including your expression of thoughts and feelings with the Instructor and course colleagues? Explain your perspective.
What takeaways from this course could you apply to promote DEI in a safe environment in your healthcare setting?