Promotion of Health Equity Through Graduate Medical Education in Critical Race Theory for Washington Physicians

The c and have an obligation and opportunity to contribute to health equity through legislative action and advocacy. (Res C-18, A-19) (Reaffirmed A-25)

The WSMA acknowledges that the disparate health outcomes of black Americans in the United States can be seen as an extension of a historical context where non-white, and specifically black, lives have been devalued. (Res C-18, A-19) (Reaffirmed A-25)

The WSMA support a professional education program for its members on critical race theory in medicine with special attention to four key areas: 1. learning, understanding, and accepting America's racist roots; 2. understanding how racism shapes the disparities narrative; 3. defining and naming racism; and 4. recognition of racism, and not just race. (Res C-18, A-19) (Reaffirmed A-25)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services