The DEI Shift

A podcast focusing on shifting the way we think and talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field. The title, The DEI Shift, uses a common acronym DEI (standing for diversity, equity, and inclusion) as a play on the idea of a “day shift”, the time in the hospital when the daytime teams come in, bring fresh perspectives to the issues that arose overnight, and progress patient care forward. This podcast is aimed at: 1) bringing new perspectives and a more inclusive approach to the discussions of diversity issues in healthcare, 2) shifting us away from avoidance, fatigue, and negative connotations that have become attached to these topics, and 3) transitioning these discussions from mere classroom didactics into relevant, day-to-day, organic conversation and application.

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The Minority Tax

November 06, 2020 • Season 2 • Episode 1

In this episode, we discuss the minority tax and the negative effects it can have on our wellbeing. Our guest, Evolve Benton, shares with us their insights on this topic and provides us with tips that we can use in order to overcome this tax so that we may be successful in our careers.

Learning Objectives:
1. Define the concepts of minority tax and majority subsidy.
2. Identify ways minority tax can manifest during one’s career and contribute to long-term burnout.
3. Identify strategies allies can employ to alleviate the minority tax for underrepresented colleagues.
4. Identify the important role diversity in the workforce plays in alleviating minority tax.
5. Outline strategies that underrepresented minorities can use to balance multiple responsibilities and avoid the negative effects of minority tax.
6. Strategize ways to implement aspects of a “trauma” protocol model at their own institutions.

Show notes & Transcript available here.
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Credits:
Co-hosts/Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Branden Barger
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany Leung
Senior Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Dr. Maggie Kozman
Assistant Producer/Editor: Deepti Yechuri
Production Assistants: Sanika Walimbe, Darian Harris, Ann Truong
Website/Art design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman