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American Medical Association

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Pain
  • Racism

Pain and Racism in Medicine and Health Care: Historical Foundations of Racism in Medicine

What is the relationship between the history of medical and scientific racism and contemporary pain treatment for communities of color? This module explores the history of racist beliefs about pain tolerance in people of color, but specifically focuses on perceptions of Black people’s pain and the education and training of health care professionals across history and contemporary periods. Current concerns about the opioid epidemic and precautions around prescribing opioids may exacerbate inadequate treatment of this population.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.25 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 0.25 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 0.25 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 0.25 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 0.25 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 0.25 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Journal-based
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 0.25 credits
  • MOC · Up to 0.25 points
  • Released
    Oct 14, 2025
  • Last day to claim credit
    Oct 15, 2028 2 years left