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We're working hard to address the gaps in medical education that perpetuate racial inequalities in healthcare. These gaps include a lack of diversity in clinical teaching, a focus on race instead of racism as a determinants of health, and the belief that public health courses are less important than clinical instruction. Our recommendations include having a Black Health Theme lead for MD and PGME, featuring N-ABL during academic and research day presentations, and using critical race theory to teach about race as a social determinant of health. We also advocate for the inclusion of racialized standardized and volunteer patients and addressing the conflation of race and genetics in clinical outcomes. Explore N-ABL's impactful strides: https://bpao.org/n-abl/ #NABL #HealthEquity #BlackLivesMatter #GivingTuesdayCA #GivingTuesday

Listen and learn as thought leaders in medical education and health equity discuss the potential consequences of an adverse decision on affirmative action, and new perspectives that inform our journey toward health equity and social justice. https://lnkd.in/gTHHeM3D

With lead investigator Clive D'Souza, faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences are working to make reliable and affordable transportation more accessible! By examining the intersection of disability, aging, and environmental factors and how these factors impact the needs of individuals that rely on healthcare transportation systems, the team hopes to make to improve them! Find out more about this project and other research by faculty members by following the link below! https://loom.ly/ACqzjac #AssistiveTechnology #MRT #H2P 💙💛

Each year, Georgetown graduate students of all backgrounds and academic disciplines develop innovative policy solutions to issues in the Washington, DC region. The tenth annual Georgetown Public Policy Challenge (PPC) is hosted by the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and has led to student-led engagement on a large range of policy issues across the District of Columbia, including the digital divide for at-risk students and opioid reversal medication. https://bit.ly/4awt5Lm

Today, we proudly recognize Juneteenth and reflect on why it matters, as well as what this moment means in a time like now. June 19, 1865 marks the end of chattel slavery in the United States. As we celebrate freedom and recognize our progress, we also confront ongoing racial injustice and inequality. National Medical Fellowships is resolute in advancing health equity, empowering underrepresented medical students, and addressing systemic disparities. Today, let’s renew our commitment to justice, dismantle barriers, and create a truly inclusive health care system. Our President and CEO, Michellene Davis, Esq., emphasizes, "As we reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, let us draw strength from the resilience of those who came before us and recommit ourselves to the ongoing struggle for justice and equality." Together, we can build a healthier, more equitable future for all. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDxGTuWj #Juneteenth #HealthEquity #JusticeForAll

The connection between healthcare and education is undeniable, with school-based health center utilization linked to improved grades, graduation rates, and reduced suspensions, primarily for high-risk adolescents. School attendance is a key factor in academic success, and SBHCs are making a difference by addressing physical and mental health needs. This study, with its robust dataset, aims to provide a clearer understanding of how SBHC utilization influences school attendance, contributing to both academic and health outcomes. A big thank you to The LA Trust staff Alex Zepeda and Maryjane Puffer, along with board member Dr. Rebecca Dudovitz for her contribution. Read the abstract at:  https://lnkd.in/gJq3u74A