Fall Research Expo 2023

Designing for Equity in Medical Education: An Innovative Application of Design Thinking to Co-Create Equitable Assessment Systems

Medical education assessment tools are crucial for grading and feedback but often display bias against marginalized groups. The root of this bias is prejudiced assessment procedures, causing unequal opportunities for underrepresented students. To address this, the initiative aims to develop fairer assessment methods using a stakeholder-driven approach. Central to this plan is the implementation of Design Thinking (DT), a collaborative method used to tailor solutions to local needs, enhanced by the principles of Design Justice. Design Justice focuses on countering systemic imbalances by actively involving affected stakeholders in co-creating solutions. While DT has previously been applied in medical curriculum development, its use in assessment, combined with Design Justice (proven effective in tech, healthcare, and education), is the initiative's unique approach.

PRESENTED BY
PURM - Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program
College of Arts & Sciences 2025
Advised By
Dorene Balmer
Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Hannah Anderson
Instructor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics, CHOP
PRESENTED BY
PURM - Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program
College of Arts & Sciences 2025
Advised By
Dorene Balmer
Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Hannah Anderson
Instructor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics, CHOP

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