Table 1.
The four principles of trauma-informed medical education (TIME) for the individual and the institution
| Individual | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| Realize | Acknowledge bias and discrimination as relevant and current issues in medical education. Consider one’s role in either opposing or reinforcing this practice | Acknowledge bias and discrimination as relevant and current issues in medical education. Consider the institution’s role in either opposing or reinforcing this practice |
| Recognize | Recognize one’s bias. Individuals may take implicit association tests to identify their implicit bias | Utilize reporting to systematically measure instances of bias and discrimination via an institutional surveillance system |
| Respond | Employ implicit bias reduction strategies | Institute policies and procedures that counteract bias and discrimination |
| Resist re-traumatization | Hold oneself accountable to resist reinforcing biased and discriminatory practices | Implement strategies that mitigate bias and discrimination as a universal precaution. Mandate corrective action for those in violation of established practice |