Emra*cast

Host: Dr. Isaac Agboola, MD, MS Guest: Dr. Sheryl Heron, MD, MDP, FACEP Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Student Affairs at Emory University School of Medicine  Vice Chair of Administrative Affairs Professor of Emergency Medicine Overview: On today’s episode, Drs. Agboola and Heron discuss the intricacies of cognitive bias and cultural competency and the roles it plays in the emergency department. They discuss ways that individuals and residency programs alike can approach ensuring that they are rendering more culturally competent care. Additionally, they spend time addressing communities that are at risk for such biases such as undomiciled populations, individuals from lower socioeconomic status, and racial minorities.   Key Resources:   EMRA Diversity and Inclusion Committee    Key Points:   Cognitive bias, microaggressions and cultural humility should compel us to think more deeply on how we can deconstruct the “-isms”. It is important to create and nurture an environment that allows for open