Integrating an antiracism curriculum into public health core courses

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ID22069185
AuthorsTeri Lassiter (Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights), Teri E Lassiter (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), Laura E Liang (0000-0002-1154-835X, Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights), Rafael E Pérez-Figueroa (Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights), Marian R Passannante (0000-0002-4854-183X, Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights)
Year2026
Volume14
Pages1749330-1749330
Publication date2026-03-19
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2026.1749330
PMID41938960
OpenAlexW7139138273
LanguageEN
References cited33

In public health, we are dedicated to training the next generation of leaders at local, national, and global levels. To achieve this goal, it was essential to integrate antiracist principles into our curricula and address issues related to racial justice, bias, white privilege, and systemic oppression. A report from the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health (ASPPH) called on schools and programs of public health to “adopt and adapt public health curricula to highlight how racism and other forms of discrimination impact the health and well-being of populations and individuals.” Starting in the spring of 2024, our six core courses explored antiracism from various perspectives, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the topic. This interdisciplinary approach encouraged diverse viewpoints and facilitated dynamic discussions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of racism with all aspects of our society

Core curriculum · Curriculum · Curriculum development · Health education · Health equity · Public health · Racism · Viewpoints · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Public Health Policies and Education · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

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