Trainings and Workshops

EIR Academy

Incorporating a Racial Equity Lens through the 5Ws Framework in Research

Join us for an enlightening workshop that delves deep into the heart of racial equity and its vital connection to the research landscape. Our workshop will navigate through key concepts and practical strategies to foster a more inclusive and just research environment.

Participants will explore the concepts of race, racism, anti-racism, and racial equity and practical tools for promoting equity in the workplace, classroom, and community. The presenters will introduce the 5Ws of Racial Equity in Research Framework and address questions researchers and institutions should explore as they work to infuse equity in all phases of the research process and within research environments. This workshop will equip participants with actionable strategies to actively advance racial equity.

  • Date/Time: Winter 2024/Spring 2025
  • Format: Presentation + Q & A session
  • Presenters: Keisha Bentley-Edwards, PhD, and Dane Whicker, PhD
  • Max Participants: 200
  • Registration Link: N/A (Please check back December 2024)
  • Participants who attend for more than 60 minutes are also eligible to receive RCR-200 credit. This event is also open to graduate students and is eligible for graduate student GS715 RCR credit.
  • Offering 1 Continuing Education Credits: ANCC, Attendance, JA Credit - AH through Duke Continuing Medical Education.
    1.   Reading: The 5Ws of Racial Equity in Research: A Framework for Applying a Racial Equity Lens Throughout the Research Process

Gender Equity in Research

Join us for a transformative workshop focused on the core principles of gender equity in research. Participants will explore the profound impact of a diverse participant pool, emphasizing the significance of LGBTQI+ representation in research.

This training delves into the ethical considerations of using sexual orientation and gender identity data (SOGI)as an inclusion or exclusion criterion, shedding light on potential impacts and implications. Practical best practices are highlighted, encompassing the use of accurate language, implementing a two-step method for gender data collection, and addressing interpersonal communication mistakes with recovery strategies. Participants will leave equipped with essential tools for conducting scientifically robust and ethically sound research in a more inclusive and respectful manner.

  • Date/Time: Spring 2025
  • Format: Presentation + Q & A session
  • Presenters: Dane Whicker, PhD and Keisha Bentley-Edwards, PhD
  • Max Participants: 200
  • Registration Link: N/A (please check back in December 2024)
  • Participants who attend for more than 60 minutes are also eligible to receive RCR-200 credit. This event is also open to graduate students and is eligible for graduate student GS715 RCR credit.
  • Offering 1 Continuing Education Credits: ANCC, Attendance, JA Credit - AH through Duke Continuing Medical Education.

By Request

  1. Gender-Inclusive Research Supplementary Studio
    1. By request through consultation. Small group with experiential training in clinical research setting.
    2. Suggested pre-requisite: LMS eLearning course “Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SO/GI) Data in Electronic Health Records” (00178210)