Tony
Williams,
BS
Simulated Participant Program Manager
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Tony Williams is the Simulated Participant Program Manager in the Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Tony grew up in Tampa, FL. He received a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of South Florida. He worked 10 years in clinical settings in physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. He then transitioned to medical simulation in 2012 as a Standardized Patient (SP) coordinator with the University of South Florida College of Medicine, contributing to the enhancement of their standardized patient program, and collaborating in the development of SP training workshops and training sessions
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Lightning Talk Description: Microaggressions are a “form of disrespect, devaluation, prejudice, and exclusion of the recipients” that arise from conscious or unconscious bias (Ehie et al. 2021). Studies show that in clinical practice, microaggressions perpetuate health disparities and have a detrimental impact on outcomes as well as negatively influence the patient and provider relationship. Additionally, the harmful effects cause significant distress among clinicians and can lead to suboptimal care and burnout. Through shared learning experiences that emphasize curiosity and perspective-…