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Coming Soon: New Disaster Medicine Certification for Physicians
NEWS PROVIDED BYAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineMar 02, 2026 EAST LANSING, Mich., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is pleased to announce that The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has approved subspecialty...
Nashville Medical College 150 Year Mission to Diversify Health Care
Original Source: WSMVBy Brendan Tierney NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Research shows people of color are much healthier when they have a doctor who looks like them. But only around 6% of all doctors in the United States are Black, well below the 13% of the population. One...
What Hospitals Are Doing to Reduce Waste and Support Environmental Sustainability
Hospitals exist to protect and improve health. However, the health care sector is also a significant contributor to environmental waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, hospitals generate millions of tons of waste annually and consume large amounts...
How Volunteering Can Open Doors to a Career in Medicine
Volunteering is often viewed as a way to give back, but in medicine it can also be a powerful career catalyst. From gaining hands-on experience to building meaningful professional connections, service experiences frequently shape long-term career paths in healthcare....
How Health Systems Are Navigating Compliance While Still Prioritizing DEI
Across the healthcare industry, health systems are reassessing how they communicate and structure diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives amid increased political and legal scrutiny. While some organizations are adjusting language, titles, and reporting...
The Importance of Diversity in Virtual Simulation-Based Healthcare Education
In an increasingly multicultural world, health-care providers must be prepared to care for patients from a wide range of cultural, social, racial, and identity backgrounds. Traditional clinical education, while foundational, often falls short in preparing learners to...
Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking: A Physician’s Guide
Human trafficking is a significant public health issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide and hundreds of thousands within the United States. Victims frequently interact with the healthcare system while being trafficked, placing physicians in a critical...
Finding Balance This Season: A Physician’s Holiday Stress Survival Guide
The holidays often bring joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for Physicians, they can also bring packed schedules, emotional load, and pressure to be everything to everyone. Balancing the needs of patients with family gatherings, traditions, and personal time can...
Why DEI Still Matters: Protecting the Future of Medicine and Patient Care
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring and recruitment efforts were designed to expand access and opportunities for individuals from historically marginalized communities. These initiatives seek to address long-standing inequities and remove barriers, such as...
The Healing Power of Thankfulness: A Doctor’s Reflection This Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us naturally begin to reflect on what we’re grateful for, our families, our health, our communities, and the moments that make life meaningful. As a Physician, I’ve come to see gratitude not just as an emotion, but as a powerful...
Why Cutting DEI in Health Care Threatens Everyone’s Well-being
Original Source: Akron Legal NewsABIGAIL FOLBERGUniversity of Nebraska-Omaha (THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump's administration has dramatically reshaped health and medical research by rolling back federal funding from institutions that have diversity, equity...
Thrive Post-Hospital: How Penn’s Program Helps Patients Succeed at Home
Original Source: Penn MedicineWritten By: Abby Alten Schwartz Mike Desalis was used to juggling a lot from his South Philly home. As a 61-year-old with multiple ongoing medical conditions, he did a good job of organizing his medications, scheduling doctors’...
Yale School of Medicine Offering Educational Training
Source: Yale School of Medicine Resources for Teams YSM provides educational offerings to any working group, team, committee or class. These educational offerings provide tools to create a more inclusive workplace and educational environment. They offer the space for...
A Less Inclusive Physician Workforce Could Deepen Physician Shortage
A less inclusive physician workforce could significantly worsen the projected nationwide shortage of approximately 86,000 physicians by 2036. Research shows that lack of diversity not only limits physician supply, but it can also reduce access, quality, and outcomes...
Honoring Hispanic Leaders in Medicine and Health Care
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, culture, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. In health care, Hispanic Physicians, Nurses, and Scientists have paved the way...