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University of Michigan

Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

University of Michigan via Coursera Specialization

Overview

Recent events have once again put a spotlight on 400+ years of racism that has deeply entrenched our everyday structures, notably healthcare delivery. There is a significant need to provide a deep skillset to learners who have significant potential to change this system towards equity. Reducing racial and ethnic health disparities is core to the mission of public health. The healthcare delivery system contributes to these disparities in unique and complex ways. In this MOOC series, we will learn about the sociological contributions and historical backdrop of why racial inequities exist in healthcare. We will also critically analyze the various causes of racial inequities in healthcare. And lastly, we will go through approaches to achieving equity in healthcare.

Syllabus

Course 1: History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare
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Course 2: Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare
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Course 3: Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare
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Taught by

Minal R. Patel

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