Though it’s common knowledge that there is a lack of diversity in clinical trials, a glance at the actual statistics on the subject is still quite startling. A recent study published in THE LANCET Regional Health found that of 4.76 million trial participants in the U.S., 79.7% were White; 10% were Black; 6% were Hispanic/Latino; 1% were Asian; and fewer than 1% were American Indian.

A recent study analyzed key features of the enacted curriculum of a Masters in Quality Improvement and Leadership program to understand effective teaching methods in a blended learning model from faculty members' perspective.

Researchers explored health professionals' viewpoints on teaching moral courage in pre-licensure educational curricula. They organized four semi-structured focus groups involving 14 health professions educators; 13 participated in individual interviews.

A simulation-based learning intervention sought to mitigate the negative impact of implicit bias in clinician-patient encounters. The multiyear intervention targeted interprofessional hypertension management trainees, including family medicine residents, internal medicine residents and Doctor of Nursing Practice students. 

Three new continuing medical education (CME) activities from the American Academy of Family Physicians are designed to improve health equity and specialized patient care. The LGBTQ+Health: Pride in Care activity helps clinicians establish more inclusive and culturally aware practices for LGBTQ+ patients.