Clinique’s Post

Remember that feeling of excitement mixed with a healthy dose of "whoa, what did I get myself into?" on your first day of medical school? Yeah, me too. As a Black medical student myself, navigating those early challenges while forging my own path wasn't always easy. Early in my own medical school experience, I grappled with feeling unseen and unsupported at times. There were moments where the specific challenges Black students face weren't fully understood. That's when I realised I wanted to create a resource that could empower future Black medical students – a free Black Medics UK Medical Student Survival Guide! This guide is packed with practical advice, from navigating the academic workload and getting involved with research to fostering a strong support network. It also tackles the unique challenges Black students might encounter, offering tips and resources to overcome them. Why make it free? Simple. Every Black student deserves to feel equipped and supported throughout their medical school journey. Are you a prospective or a current medical student? Grab yours when you sign up for free membership at https://lnkd.in/eYtPu7sF Let's empower the next generation of Black healthcare leaders, together. #BlackMedicalStudents #MedicalSchool #BMUK #SurvivalGuide #Support #Empowerment #FreeResource #BlackMedicsUK #BlackExcellenceInHealthcare #MedicalStudent #Medicine #Surgery #BlackHealth #NHS #BlackMedicine #African #Caribbean

Kansas City University ushers in a new era of governance with the appointment of Robert S Juhasz, DO, MACOI, FACP, as chair of its Board of Trustees. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gjqcS4Xx

This morning, I represented University of Delaware at a fall-risk screening and education event at Mid-County Senior Center in Wilmington, DE. Nancy Nguyen and I shared information about our lab's ongoing studies and UD Chrc resources for getting involved with research in our college. Fall-risk screening was conducted by University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic students. Colleagues from ChristianaCare and Beebe Healthcare, who are also fellow members of the Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention, provided fall-prevention education. UD Partnership for Healthy Communities provided information and blood-pressure screenings. The Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research was also there sharing their resources. Some lessons learned from the experience: 1. The community appreciates these events. 2. Many people are not aware of opportunities to get involved with research, and they have misconceptions about what is involved with research participation. 3. We often have exclusion criteria (canes, walkers, past surgeries) in our studies to eliminate confounding variables and ensure protocol safety. Those criteria often exclude participants who are at a high fall risk and are eager to contribute to our work. This is a weakness that we will consider as we move forward with new questions and ideas.

Bloomberg’s $ 600 million investment is aimed at addressing underinvestment and the racial wealth gap but/and its also a significant investment in advancing health equity. “Research shows that Black people have better health outcomes and receive medical care more frequently when they are treated by Black physicians.” By prioritizing diversity, this award will not only advance closing the wealth gap, it will also advance racial health equity through its investment in representation. #Racialweathgap #HealthEquity #DiversityInMedicine #Representationmatters

As they called the names of eighth graders to award certificates with titles like "future neurosurgeon" or "future cardiac surgeon," I realized, once again, how lucky I am to have a husband who is a middle school science teacher. My husband invited me to a certificate ceremony for Kaiser Permanente's Hippocrates Circle program for the kids from his school. The program encourages students from diverse backgrounds to become the physicians of the future. What I learned: - Adult mentors matter to help kids to find their passion. - Seeing real-world doctor scenarios helps kids understand context. - Parents and teachers showing-up for their kids is crucial. - Having kids speak about their experience is critical. I was just an interloper, but as the kids recited the Hippocratic Oath at the end of the presentation ceremony, I felt one with them tying structured words to treatment goals. We are the ones who help the next generation. The future isn't just about money, it is about illuminating how we can care about each other. #middleschoolteachers #hippocraticoath #thefuture #stemcareers #jefstorytellingarts

The incredible news from Einstein Medical School in the Bronx from Dr. Ruth Gottesman's historic $1 billion gift marks a monumental moment in medical education and research. https://lnkd.in/eqHFufZs Reflecting on the journey, it's awe-inspiring to think that nearly 75 years ago, there was only 1 doctor in New York dedicated to studying muscle disease. Today, thanks to organizations like the Muscular Dystrophy Association building the field of neuromuscular medicine with our partners and community, and visionary philanthropists like Dr. Gottesman, we're witnessing a transformative shift.   This significant contribution not only fuels groundbreaking research but also opens doors for aspiring medical minds, breaking down barriers to education and opportunity. With access to resources like MDA Care Centers, over 150 strong in our network, we're empowering individuals and families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to lead longer, more independent lives.   Together, we're rewriting the narrative of possibility and progress in healthcare. Here's to the future of medical innovation and compassionate care – being written today at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference (March 3-6) #MDAconference   #MDA #MedicalInnovation #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact #AccessToEducation

https://lnkd.in/djrE5VXA So, 189 PWI-based accredited med schools and 4(soon 5) HBCU-based med schools, just under 6% (50,000+) of licensed U.S. physicians are Black - vs 160+PWI-based accredited architecture programs and 7 HBCU-based programs, 2%(2,500) of licensed architects are Black. The Black med school missions are "reducing Black health disparities." Shouldn't the Black architecture program missions be "reducing Black health and wealth disparities"? which they most certainly are not. Interesting.

The future of the medical profession is in good hands!

Great keynote on Implicit Bias & nursing simulation!

Do you have a child in school who could use some powerful tricks, tips, techniques, and philosophies for academic achievement, and superior grades? In this book, I share decades worth of personal knowledge that got me into college, medical school, surgical residency, cardiac surgical fellowship, and helped me pass all of my board certification examinations on the first try. You should read it yourself and have them read it. It’s an absolute master class. You won’t find this stuff anyplace else. I don’t care if you’re in the eighth grade or if you’re finishing graduate school. The power is in this pages. It’s the truth. #academicachievement