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https://lnkd.in/dfW-n6jA Black medical doctors at 6% of licensed MDs, and their professional/fraternal organization, the National Medical Association, always laser focused on the national Black Agenda. Black architects - stuck at 2% of licensed architects - MUST adopt the NMA model in the drive to be relevant to the Black Agenda.
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#Empathy and #JusticeInHealthcare may be new concepts to your healthcare organization’s leadership. But they are important ones to propagate. Henrietta Lacks is just one example of millions of patients who are harmed by the very people who are supposed to help them. How? Because her rights as a human being and as a #patient were never part of the equation. I’m not a religious person, but I do believe in the golden rule of do unto others as you would have others do unto you. If we only stopped and remember that before we took action, there would be more healthier and happier people in this world. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonthShouldBeEveryMonth #HealthcareDisparity #HealthcareEmpathy #MedicalJustice #TheGoldenRule
This Black History Month, we remember Henrietta Lacks, whose story epitomizes the struggle against medical misdiagnosis. Henrietta's experience underscores the disparities in healthcare faced by African Americans, highlighting the urgent need for equitable treatment and comprehensive medical practices. Let's honor her legacy by advocating for a healthcare system that prioritizes accuracy, empathy, and justice for all. #BlackHistoryMonth
It is high time for meaningful #HealthEquity. If you’re interested in accessible, powerful research in this area, I recommend: Follow Uché Blackstock, MD and read her powerful insights in her book Legacy. I gave it to several of my premed students. Also follow Sabia Wade and check out her book Birthing Liberation. Wade’s book opens up understanding the embodied consequences of medical racism and provides real potential solutions. Both Wade and Blackstock discuss the Flexner Report. Look into it, and see the way Black health professionals (and Black health) were structurally, deliberately, and systematically attacked throughout US history. Finally, follow L C De Shay for regular, accessible content on Reproductive Justice, equity, and thought-provoking dialogue.
The importance of Black medical schools and Black doctors cannot be overstated. Explore the critical role of Black medical schools in fostering diversity and training Black doctors. Marybeth Gasman highlights the profound impact of representation and culturally competent care and emphasizes the need for more support and investment in these institutions. Black medical schools are crucial for advancing health equity and improving outcomes for Black communities. Get all the details via Forbes: https://lnkd.in/dguPdqkj #MedicalSchools #HBCU #BlackDoctors
From groundbreaking surgeries to lifesaving innovations, Black medical professionals have consistently pushed the boundaries of healthcare, often in the face of adversity. Today, we honor Kizzmekia S. Corbett, PhD Who played a pivotal role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, exemplifying the critical contributions of Black scientists to global health advancements. Let's celebrate her achievements and work together to build a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system. What Black medical innovators inspire you? 💪🏾 Share your thoughts in the comments below! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #HealthcareHeroes #DiversityInMedicine #MedicalInnovation
🧑🏾🔬What does Juneteenth mean for Black scientists? Take a moment today to understand the barriers that Black people in sciences, tech, and medicine face– and recommendations for changes at the institutional level. 📲 Read “Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science,” authored by 52 Black scientists in in Cell (2023): https://lnkd.in/emrrV48R
Share Your Story with Us! Are you a Black male in medicine with valuable insights to share? We want to hear from you! Whether you’re an expert on a specific topic, have experiences to share about the medical school application process, or want to highlight a research accomplishment, your voice matters. Your stories, expertise, and achievements can inspire and guide the next generation of Black male physicians. By sharing your journey, you can provide valuable advice, support, and motivation to those following in your footsteps. Submit your blog post to us at blackmenphysicians@gmail.com. Let your story be a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the incredible contributions of Black men in medicine. Together, we can create a rich tapestry of experiences and knowledge that will uplift and empower our community. #cbmp #blackmenphysicians #blackmenwhitecoats #blackmeninmedicine #doctors
As we continue to observe Black History Month, the College of Medicine recognizes the importance of quality, accessible health care for all people. In a post from the Women's Health Education Program (WHEP) blog, Uchenna Okoji, MD class of '22, wrote about addressing health care for Black women, who continue to have poorer health outcomes and higher mortality rates than other U.S. women. Learn more now: https://bit.ly/3ROkiM4
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Representation Matters: Inspiring the Next Generation of Black Doctors In this video, we discuss the importance of representation in the medical field, using example of Dr. April Scott, who serves as an inspiration for young Black girls aspiring to become doctors. Join us as we explore the progress made and the significance of having diverse role models. #RepresentationMatters #Inspiration #BlackDoctors #DiversityInMedicine #RoleModels #RepresentationInSTEM #FutureLeaders #BlackExcellence #YouthEmpowerment #InspiringTheNextGeneration
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In chapter 13 of LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, which I started writing in 2021, I wrote: "To this day, I’m still furious—not only about cold-blooded killings such as George Floyd’s, but that it took a Black man being violently murdered on video for white America to finally wake up. Would the awakening be temporary or permanent? Only time would tell. I’m an optimist by nature, but historical patterns and human nature teach me that the awakening was more likely to be fleeting. The immediate impact, however, was considerable. After Mr. Floyd’s murder and news of the other recent murders of Black people became national news, more people felt galvanized to do something. As individuals posted Black squares on their Instagram pages to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, organizations and institutions appeared to be starting to get their act together in every industry, including medicine and health care. The connections were clear. Systemic racism in policing took Black people’s lives and so did systemic racism in medicine and health care." The answer today: the response was fleeting. The intersections of systemic racism in policing and health care continue to harm Black Americans and take years off our lives prematurely. Mr. George Floyd was murdered on this day 4 years ago. Link: My New York Times best-seller LEGACY https://lnkd.in/e4mcXrAX
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Data shows that when Black patients are treated by Black doctors, they get more frequent medical care, more preventative medical care, and have better health outcomes – which is why it’s so important that we continue to diversify the medical field. At the National Medical Association Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly today, Mike Bloomberg spoke about Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $600 million gift so that Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine can further advance their mission of training the next generation of doctors. Bloomberg Philanthropies will also provide seed funding to help establish the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, a new HBCU medical school being developed in New Orleans. https://lnkd.in/exmewNNX
February is many things: my birthday month, and also typically the coldest and most brutal month of the year's weather in the midwest; Heart Health Awareness Month (pay attention your heart, folks!); the shortest and somehow most confusing month of the year, boasting only 28 or 29 days to get us that much closer to spring; and it's Black History Month. I've learned from many people with different perspectives of what Black History Month means to them, and was excited to get to work with our Interim Associate Dean of Health Parity, Joyce Goins-Fernandez, PhD, on this video in which she discusses what it means to her. Check this out, and tell me: did you learn something new? What does Black History Month mean to you? How has Black history shaped your career, or your chosen career field? How has what you've learned shaped the decisions you make, or will make moving forward?
In this video, Interim Associate Dean of Health Parity for the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Joyce Goins-Fernandez, PhD, discusses what Black History Month means to her.
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3moI think the new young NOMA Leadership is committed to the Black Agenda with a focus on raising that 2%. Many of the efforts in diversifying the profession have benefited White Women, rather than people who look like us. So NOMA Leadership has a huge task before them and I encourage them to keep on pushing licensing to move us forward.