We are honored to partner with the Resiliency Center to present this special presentation from VA internist Amy Cowan, who will explore the topic of race and racism through the lens of whiteness. Racism is pervasive in our society and shapes all of our lives. Come together to learn from each other.
By Amy Cowan | 1 minute
Many of us lack the skills to discuss race or even know where to start. As we in health care struggle to support colleagues and patients of color during COVID-19, protests and police violence, we must learn how to talk about race without causing more harm.
In this presentation, I will use the photographs of as a starting point for critical thinking. Can surroundings, spaces and environments like the hospital be described as "white"? We will explore what we do as white people to support and benefit from racism and how we can interrupt it.
ABOUT AMY COWAN, MD
Dr. Cowan grew up on the coast of Oregon. She attended medical school in Hawaii and completed Internal Medicine residency in Portland, Oregon. In 2013, she completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the 亚洲自慰视频 of Utah. Dr. Cowan is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Her clinical practice is at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She is an Assistant Professor on faculty at the 亚洲自慰视频 of Utah. She is involved in clinical education, research and patient care. She has received several teaching awards for outstanding teaching and service. Dr. Cowan is passionate about staff and trainee well-being. Her willingness to go first even when it鈥檚 vulnerable and learn along side those she is training sets her apart.
CONTRIBUTOR
Amy Cowan
Internal Medicine, George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Assistant Professor (Clinical), General Internal Medicine, 亚洲自慰视频 of Utah 亚洲自慰视频