Faculty members who demonstrate resistance to or lack of skill in addressing negative bias in practice and learning environments can erode safety, especially among underrepresented students. This commentary on a case suggests how educators and leaders should respond to problematic behaviors of unwilling or unskilled faculty, prevent mistreatment of students and colleagues, and facilitate continuous faculty development. This commentary also considers strategies for motivating equity and building health care cultures of accountability.
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