Equity, Diversity or Illusion?
Power Imbalances in Everyday Conversations in Medical Education
Equity, Diversity or Illusion? Power Imbalances in Everyday Conversations in Medical Education
Dr. Saleem Razack, Montreal, QC
April 13, 2021 from 12:00-1:00pm Eastern Time
Learning Objectives
- Identify sources of power imbalances in everyday conversations in medical education.
- Analyze the structural issues behind the power imbalances.
- Consider one’s own practice as medical educators with respect to power imbalances in teaching.
MOC ACCREDITATION
The live online session is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, CSIM has approved this program for 1 credit hours.
Please note:
- View faculty and planning committee conflict of interest disclosures.
- Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.
- Claim your MOC credits at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Mainport site.
About Dr. Saleem Razack

Saleem Razack in a pediatric critical care medicine physician and professor of pediatrics and health sciences education at McGill University. He is the inaugural director of McGill’s Office of Social Accountability and Community Engagement. His research interest in health professions education include equity, diversity and inclusion, which he studies using both qualitative and quantitative methods.