Jan. 30, 2024Tuesday diversity in medicineNWPDwomen in medicine National Women Physicians Day The sacrifices women physicians make: Balancing a medical career and family The idea that women should be able to do it all—have a career and also be the perfect mom and wife—was prevalent in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. It’s an expectation that my generation, Gen X, grew up with. Diversity in Medicine By Shannon Jimenez, DO
Sept. 11, 2023Monday advocacydiversity in medicineeducation Diversity Matters The impact of the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision on diversity in health care A diverse health care workforce that represents the community it serves can better address the health care disparities that community faces. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
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
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.
Feb. 13, 2018Tuesday diversity in medicinehomelessnessICYMIkratom IN THE KNOW ICYMI: community health, kratom and diversity in medicine Three top stories from around the web.