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Why Healthcare Diversity Saves Lives
Diversity in medicine is not merely a matter of representation; it is a critical factor that directly influences patient outcomes, healthcare quality, and the overall effectiveness of medical practices. A diverse medical workforce brings varied perspectives and...
States Ease Licensing for Foreign-trained Physicians To Combat Doctor Shortages
Original content from: NPR By Arielle Zionts A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in other countries to get medical licenses, a shift supporters say could ease physician shortages in rural areas. The changes involve residency programs...
UVM Medical Center and VT PoC Partner to Support Clinicians of Color in Vermont
Original content from: Vermont Business Magazine A growing partnership between University of Vermont Medical Center and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VT PoC) aims to help people of color adjust to life in Vermont and build the personal and professional...
Radiologist Shortage Persists: Urgent Need for Specialty Funding
Original content from: Radiological Society of North America Original Author: Mary Henderson The field of radiology faces a persistent imbalance between the supply of radiologists and the growing demand for imaging services. This discrepancy creates abundant job...
UCSF Medical Student Plans to Serve the World’s ‘Forgotten’ Patients
Source: University of California San Francisco By Eric Brooks This story is part of a series celebrating the recipients of the 2024 Chancellor Awards for Diversity, given to faculty, staff and learners for their leadership advancing diversity, equity and inclusion on...
New School of Medicine Dean Brings Visionary Leadership
Source: UC San Diego Today https://today.ucsd.edu/story/new-dean-for-school-of-medicine-brings-visionary-leadership-and-a-commitment-to-innovation It’s been said that great leaders don’t set out to be leaders, instead they set out to make a difference. For Barbara...
Mentoring Women in Orthopedic Surgery
Source: Carle Illinois College of MedicineBy Beth Hart When you need hip, shoulder, or knee surgery, the odds are overwhelming that your surgeon will be a man. Statistics indicate that less than 8% of practicing orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. are women. Now, medical...
Systemic barriers hold back diverse talent in academic Medicine
Source: News-Medical.Net By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines the relationship between race, ethnicity, and gender and academic career progression among physicians in the United States. Data from medical graduates...
Investing In A Diverse Physician Workforce Is Key To Health Equity (Opinion)
Source: syracuse.com A Letter to the Editor: As a proud resident of Syracuse and a medical school student with aspirations of becoming a pediatrician, I have seen firsthand how crucial it is to have a diverse physician workforce. My journey to medical school has been...
20-Year Analysis Shows Inclusion Program Successfully Retained and Engaged Underrepresented Hematologists
Source: Medical Xpress By: American Society of Hematology Participants of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Minority Recruitment Initiative had lower attrition rates in graduate and medical programs, were more likely to pursue a career in hematology, and had...
Increasing Diversity In Medtech Innovation: A Personal And Professional Perspective
Source: Med Device Online Written By: Christine E. Hollis, chief talent & diversity officer Growing up in a family deeply rooted in medicine, I had a unique perspective on the field. My grandparents attended Meharry Medical College, and my parents met while...
Advice: Surviving the First Month as a Doctor
Source: NEJM Resident 360 Written By: Colonel (CA) Ronit Katz, MD Welcome new doctors! Yesterday you were medical students and today you are physicians! What a scary feeling. Remember that everyone shares similar concerns and fears as they start their residency and...
AAFP President Reflects on Power of Mentorship
Source: AAFP LEAWOOD, KS — Blair Wendlandt, MD, first met Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, over 15 years ago, when Wendlandt was participating in a rural medicine elective in Plainville, Kansas. She recently found the journal she kept during that first summer working with Brull...
Physician Compensation: Ideas for the Future
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, physician compensation has remained a cornerstone of professional satisfaction, retention, and overall career stability. Traditionally, salaries and financial incentives have been the primary tools for attracting and retaining...
UC Davis nursing and medical schools awarded for diversity education for third time
Source: UCDavis.edu By Rebecca Badeaux and Edie Ernst The 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award awarded to UC Davis Health (SACRAMENTO) The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and UC Davis School of...