Piloting Decolonial Teaching Within the Undergraduate Medical Curriculum

By Ebo Anyebe, Xalan Xalane

EMS300 Student Conference 2026

Slide 1: Ebo Anyebe and Xalan Xalane (6th year Medical Students). A full description follows.

Summary

A mixed-methods study was conducted on the impact of decolonial teaching within the undergraduate medical curriculum. The research aimed to assess changes in student awareness and attitudes towards health inequities through pre- and post-session questionnaires. Quantitative results indicated significant shifts in students' understanding of colonial legacies, while qualitative feedback highlighted the need for critical thinking and support for decolonial approaches in medical education. The study suggests that even a single exposure can influence students' beliefs, recommending further research and engagement with various stakeholders.