Diversity And Inclusion

In the latest installment of Healio’s video series with ASGE, Kenneth Obi, MD, FASGE, FACG, discusses how outreach to underrepresented students, even as early as high school, could help combat the “paucity of diversity” in gastroenterology.

ORLANDO — In an Healio video exclusive, Jeanine Downie, MD, FAAD, discussed the importance of anti-racism and diversity as well as how to carry out anti-racism as a dermatologist.

International medical graduates — physicians who complete medical school or equivalent outside of the U.S. or Canada — comprise almost one-third of all practicing U.S. oncologists.

“Severe intragroup inequities” remain in health care workforce diversity among Asian American subgroups, according to study results.

Although research has shown diversity in health care can enhance patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and improve access to care, women and historically underrepresented groups still represent a minority in orthopedics.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

CHICAGO — “Lift as you climb” in medicine and take the time to build relationships, according to Kimberly Manning, MD, FACP, FAAP.

When Danielle Mitchell told an acquaintance about her mission to better represent Black women in the clinical workforce, the woman responded with a personal story.

Diversity and equity in health care doesn’t just benefit underrepresented populations.

BARCELONA, Spain — In this Healio Video Perspective from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, ESCRS president Filomena Ribeiro, MD, PhD, speaks about key initiatives of the organization.