BACKGROUND: The University of Cincinnati (UC) participated in a learning collaborative aimed at preparing a culturally sensitive, diverse, and prepared health workforce. OBJECTIVES: Describe the development, accomplishments, and lessons learned of an academic-community partnership vested in improving health care workforce diversity and health disparities in the Greater Cincinnati region. METHODS: Researchers created a Community Advisory Board (CAB) consisting of university, community, and health system representatives. The CAB addressed gaps in workforce diversity data and catalyzed the formation of new regional partnerships, resulting in a multipronged strategy for improving health workforce diversity and health disparities. LESSONS LEARNED: The academic-community partnership was enhanced by composition of the CAB and inclusion of diverse, credible, and collaborative partners; cultural humility by academic researchers; establishment of trust and respect; and a shared commitment to common goals. CONCLUSIONS: By sharing decision making with the CAB, academic researchers expanded their engagement and influence on community issues.
BACKGROUND: The University of Cincinnati (UC) participated in a learning collaborative aimed at preparing a culturally sensitive, diverse, and prepared health workforce. OBJECTIVES: Describe the development, accomplishments, and lessons learned of an academic-community partnership vested in improving health care workforce diversity and health disparities in the Greater Cincinnati region. METHODS: Researchers created a Community Advisory Board (CAB) consisting of university, community, and health system representatives. The CAB addressed gaps in workforce diversity data and catalyzed the formation of new regional partnerships, resulting in a multipronged strategy for improving health workforce diversity and health disparities. LESSONS LEARNED: The academic-community partnership was enhanced by composition of the CAB and inclusion of diverse, credible, and collaborative partners; cultural humility by academic researchers; establishment of trust and respect; and a shared commitment to common goals. CONCLUSIONS: By sharing decision making with the CAB, academic researchers expanded their engagement and influence on community issues.
Authors: Maria Alonso Luaces; Aaron R Alvarado; Jennifer Keeton; Karin Chang; Jeff Novorr; Timothy Murrell; Megha Ramaswamy Journal: J Best Pract Health Prof Divers Date: 2019
Authors: Lori Carter-Edwards; Mary E Grewe; Alecia M Fair; Carolyn Jenkins; Natasha J Ray; Alicia Bilheimer; Gaurav Dave; Marcella Nunez-Smith; Alan Richmond; Consuelo H Wilkins Journal: Acad Med Date: 2021-04-01 Impact factor: 7.840