Posts by Team CAPCSD
How to Integrate DEIB Into the Curriculum and Clinical Training
A principle of patient- and family-centered care is honoring a shared vocabulary which supports mutual respect and inclusivity among patients, families, and health care providers. Clinicians who practice patient-centered care are encouraged to dedicate time to listening attentively to clients’ lived experiences, thereby fostering deeper understanding and connection. A key aspect of connecting with patients…
Read MoreFostering Belonging as a Clinical Competency: Neighborism and Professional Identity Formation in Clinical Education
Author’s Note: For purposes of this article, neighborism is offered as a conceptual framework through which to view clinical education, professional identity formation, and relationship-centered practice. Drawing upon principles found in the scholarly literature on neighborliness, neighborism is proposed as a lens for understanding how concepts such as human dignity, belonging, mutual responsibility, cultural humility,…
Read MoreBuilding a Bridge: Configuring your CSDCAS Portal Page
The prelaunch configuration portal is now open, and programs have already begun to the process of building out their pages. Before starting this process, programs should conduct a systematic review of their portal to identify areas for improvement. It is critical to consider how the application is presented to applicants and how the requirements provide…
Read MoreSupporting LGBTQ+ Students in CSD: Small Actions, Meaningful Impact
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in CSD: Small Actions, Meaningful Impact As faculty members, we often talk about creating inclusive learning environments. Yet in today’s educational and political climate, supporting LGBTQ+ students requires more than broad statements about inclusion. It requires intentional action. Across the United States, LGBTQ+ students continue to face unique challenges that can affect…
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