Islamophobia in Healthcare and Academic Settings

The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine invites you to attend a special virtual lecture on "Islamophobia in Healthcare and Academic Settings" presented by Dr. Umberin Najeeb, Vice Chair, Culture & Inclusion, Department of Medicine, and Dr. Kashmala Qasim, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Wilson Centre. Drs. Najeeb and Qasim will share insights on Islamophobia, including its gendered forms, its impact in healthcare and education, and strategies to foster more inclusive environments.

Educational objectives: 

1. Define Islamophobia, including gendered Islamophobia, and share its historical and social context
2. Recognize biases and discriminatory practices in society and academic/healthcare settings that perpetuate harmful stereotypes of Muslim patients, learners, and colleagues
3. Appraise one's own biases about religious groups and question how they may impact patient care or conduct with learners and colleagues
4. Discuss strategies to identify and challenge Islamophobic practices in healthcare to foster a safe environment for Muslim patients, learners, and colleagues.

Registration for this event is required. REGISTER HERE.

View the event poster here.