May 1, 2023Monday diversityDO & student voices Creating change Variety in diversity: Making medicine accessible for candidates from all walks of life This month, we speak with Dajamen “Daj” Mitchell, OMS III, about his path to medicine and focus on supporting underrepresented minority medical students. Diversity in Medicine By Reshma Pinnamaneni, OMS III, and Dajamen Mitchell, OMS III
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday diversitydiversity in medicineDO & student voicesMedical Training Diversity matters Black History Month: Recognizing the Black DOs I looked up to during my medical training Black doctors such as AOA Past President William Anderson, DO, and DeAundre Dyer, DO, serve as examples to underrepresented minorities in medicine as they live their truth and push boundaries. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday diversitydiversity in medicine Diversifying medicine DO advocates for diversity in medicine, works toward justice and equality Through Project Diversify Medicine, Ashley Denmark, DO, is a champion for underrepresented medical students and DOs. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Sept. 20, 2022Tuesday diversityDO & student voicespatient care Opinion How Roe v. Wade getting struck down impacts women of color This decision could disproportionately affect the access to safe and timely health services for African American women in particular and is concerning, regardless of personal beliefs. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
March 28, 2018Wednesday diversitydiversity in medicinemedically underserved areas Fueling the pipeline How this high school summer program aims to tackle the physician shortage A new JAOA study shows how a summer educational program can encourage students from medically underserved areas to pursue medicine.
March 7, 2018Wednesday African-American doctorsdiversitydiversity in medicine Diversity Matters Is there a doctor in the house? Increased diversity measures are promoting more opportunities for minorities National initiatives emerge to address the need for more physicians of color.
Sept. 8, 2017Friday diversity Medical education DO schools recognized for diverse student bodies In recent years, several DO schools have taken steps to increase diversity in their student populations.