Implicit bias occurs, Capers explained, when the “unconscious mind hijacks the conscious mind,” and it stems from our experiences — not racism. Capers suggested creating an implicit bias reduction ‘cheat sheet,’ which admission committee members can review prior to interviewing medical school or residency applicants.
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