We have to reckon with that history before we can talk about changing things.” It is based on the presentation of longstanding biases that have been used to distort the experiences of African Americans. “We are talking about propaganda that has been held in common for a long time by very influential people, but it does not change the fact that it is fictitious. “It’s important for medical education to acknowledge that a lot of what we teach and disseminate as the history of medicine is not only inaccurate, but carefully curated to malign the humanity and experiences of people of color, to African Americans in this country,” Washington said. Harriet WashingtonĪ medical ethicist, editor and author, Washington spoke with students about medicine’s tumultuous relationship with the Black community and how it has perpetuated and benefited from anti-Black racism. 9, with author Harriet Washington presenting virtual talks about her book, Medical Apartheid, to an audience of UMass Chan learners, faculty and staff. The UMass Chan Medical School 2022 Diversity Campus Read concluded on Wednesday, Feb.
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