Reducing Implicit Bias: Association of Women Surgeons #HeForShe Task Force Best Practice Recommendations

Abstract

1. Commit to a Culture Shift. 2. Introduce Bias Literacy. 3. Provide Counter-Stereotypic Exposure. 4. Conduct an Introspective Departmental Assessment. 5. Implement Deliberative Processing Strategies for Hiring and Promotion. 6. Encourage Mentoring and Sponsorship. 7. Empower the individual;