Most humans engage in some level of implicit intergroup bias, automatically activated prejudices or  stereotypes that may influence judgments of others based on group membership (e.g., ethnicity, gender). These biases can lead to discriminatory behaviors, even in individuals who are actively working toward equity. Given that clinical teams make lifesaving decisions for patients, reducing intergroup bias for providers and staff may have beneficial effects on patient care and outcomes.

Key Participants:
Malcom John, MD, MPH, BHI- Principle
Aaron Mills, DACM, LAC- OCIH
Brittney Doyle, MPH – BHI Program Manager
Johnathan Butler, PhD, BHI Partner
UCSF Med Students, Community Partners

I seek funding to support two spots in the Integrative Health Equity & Applied Research (IHEAR) program to extend eligibility to DACA recipients and undocumented learners. This pilot initiative aims to explore the feasibility of identifying and recruiting learners to fill these spots, including identifying the number of eligible DACA predoctoral candidates and developing effective outreach strategies.

To expand and enhance options for depression care in our cultually diverse patient population, I would collaborate with Mt Madonna Institute of Yoga to develop three Ayurvedic yoga instructional videos. Each video would contain a yoga sequence for treating Vata, Pitta or Kapha type of depression. Videos could be shared with patients individually or within Osher group medical visits and public classes.