Anti-racist strategies for clinical and translational research: Design, implementation, and lessons learned from a new course

Translational research should examine racism and bias and improve health equity. We designed and implemented a course for the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation program of the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. We describe curriculum development, content, outcomes, and revisions involving 36 students in 2 years of Anti-Racist Strategies for Clinical and Translational Science. Ninety-six percent of students reported they would recommend the course. Many reported changes in research approaches based on course content. A course designed to teach anti-racist research design is feasible and has a positive short-term impact on learners.

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This article presents a course designed to teach anti-racist research design and discusses its positive impact on students' research approaches.