Weaving EDIIA into Basic Medical Science Research and Program Curricula

This multi-pronged project integrates Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity and Accessibility (EDIIA) principles across undergraduate health science education programs within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, enhancing diversity, equity and cultural competence. By incorporating EDIIA-focused content, opportunities and experiences, this project will foster inclusivity and better prepare students to support diverse communities in their future health science careers. This funding will support the development of divisional guidelines for incorporating EDIIA into Basic Medical Science (health science) program curricula, emphasizing benefits, learning objectives and best practices; the targeted incorporation of EDIIA into specific programs and courses, serving as guiding examples for other departments; an environmental scan of undergraduate research programs, evaluating current EDIIA practices and identifying opportunities for improvement; the development of an EDIIA-focused research skills lab; and the enhancement of lab research mentorship through the Mentor 2 Mentor (M2M) program.