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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...
Supporting Women in Healthcare: Overcoming Gender Bias
Women in healthcare face numerous challenges, from gender bias to unequal pay, which can significantly impact their professional growth and personal well-being. These obstacles often manifest in various forms, such as being overlooked for promotions, receiving less...
Stanford Chair Diversity Investigator Awards Announced
Source: Stanford Medicine The recently announced 2024 Chair Diversity Investigator Awards went to four projects, ranging in subject from bridging gaps in maternal cardiovascular health to interventions for food insecurity. These awards, now in their fourth year,...
Diversity in the OR: 3 barrier-breaking female surgeons share their stories
Source: Johnson&Johnson Written by Michelle Stacey Are you strong enough? Are you old enough? Are you the nurse? All three of the orthopedic surgeons below have fielded these questions from patients—and not just once or twice, but on a regular...
The Vital Role of Chief Diversity Officers in Health Systems
In today's ever-evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing patient care and organizational efficiency is essential. Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in health systems are now recognized as key players in this mission. These experts are instrumental in creating...
Medical Schools Updating Curricula as Climate Change Becomes Prominent
Source: JAMA Network By Monique Brouillette, MS In the spring of 2020, Maddy Kline was finishing her first year of medical school at Harvard and things were not going as expected. As the COVID-19 pandemic was surging across the nation, it was highlighting...
The Most Diverse Medical Schools In The U.S.
Source: USNews.com By Torrence Banks Importance of diversity in medical school Experts say diversity in the medical field is important, as doctors and nurses must interact daily with people who have beliefs and values different from themselves. Diversity in medical...
Philanthropist Bloomberg Gifts $600 Million to Historically Black Medical Schools
Source: DiverseEducation.com By: Johnny Jackson Philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical...
Mental Health Disparities and Access to Care: Challenges and Solutions
Understanding the importance of mental health in overall well-being is crucial, yet many underserved populations encounter significant obstacles when trying to access the care they need. These disparities in mental health care access can have far-reaching effects on...
Doctors Try a New Revolutionary Organ Retrieval Procedure
Source: NPR By: Rob Stein Photo: Dr. Marty Sellers, wearing a red scrub cap, and his team from Tennessee Donor Services perform a normothermic regional perfusion organ recovery at a hospital in eastern Tennessee. Jessica Tezak for NPR It’s late on a Friday afternoon...
Health Equity in Maternal and Child Health: Bridging the Gap
Health equity in maternal and child health plays a vital role in public health by addressing disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for mothers and their children. These disparities can have significant impacts on families and communities. This blog...
The Role of Physicians in Addressing LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
Health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities have been extensively documented and are rooted in a mix of social, economic, and structural factors. Physicians, as trusted healthcare professionals, play a crucial role in recognizing and addressing these disparities. This...
Prioritizing Men’s Health: A Guide to Better Living
June marks the beginning of Men's Health Month, a crucial time to shed light on the significance of men’s health and well-being. This initiative urges men to proactively enhance their health, address health issues early on, and strive towards a healthier and more...