Genetics, Ancestry, and the Role of Race in Medicine

Genetics, Ancestry, and the Role of Race in Medicine

This teaching guide gives educators resources to help students explore different approaches to considering race in medical treatment. By looking at real-world examples of racialized medicine, students will learn about the risks of treating race as a biological factor, and understand that viewing race as a social factor can lead to more equitable and effective medical care.

Topics

  • equity
  • racism
  • inclusion
  • diversity
  • belonging
  • health equity
  • public health
  • medical discrimination
  • genetics
  • ancestry
  • racialized medicine
  • race-conscious medicine
  • sickle cell disease