diversity in medicine

AMA Update 439: Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care

1 de abril de 2024 casimedicos AMA Update 00:09:51 0 Comments

Why is access to health care important? What are the effects of food insecurity on health? What are the benefits of a diverse workforce in health care?

Our guest is Ketul Patel, CEO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and President, Northwest Region of CommonSpirit. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🥼 Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Diversity Leaders in Healthcare: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/awards/2023-top-25-diversity-leaders-ketul-patel

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AMA Update 320: Affirmative action ends: How Supreme Court ruling impacts medical schools & the health care workforce

7 de julio de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:16:48 0 Comments

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling ending affirmative action will have a significant impact on medical education and diversity in medicine. Joining to discuss the implications are Sanjay Desai, MD, AMA’s chief academic officer and group vice president of medical education, and Dave Henderson, MD, AMA’s vice president for equity, diversity and belonging in medical education. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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