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Medical community inspires next generation of minority doctors

AMA National Doctors Back to School Day sends minority physicians and medical students into local schools to inspire kids to get into medicine. Seeing physicians who look like them inspires students.

Underrepresented in Medicine
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Minority health disparities focus of Clinton Global Initiative summit

The Clinton Global Initiative hosted its 5th annual Health Matters Activation Summit. A town hall on, “Addressing health disparities through technology and innovation,” was moderated by former President Bill Clinton.

Health Equity
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3 environmental issues disproportionately affecting Hispanic patients

Researchers and physicians at the event hosted by the AMA Minority Affairs Section and the National Hispanic Medical Association discussed how multiple factors—ranging from a lack of Hispanic physicians in medicine to lurking environmental contaminants—shape Hispanic health.

Population Health
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Physicians discuss racial bias and health in JAMA Viewpoint

A Viewpoint in JAMA, titled “Racial bias in health care and health: Challenges and opportunities,” discusses the potential contribution of societal racial bias to disparities in health care and health status. The physician authors look at what can be done to approach these interconnected issues.

Health Equity
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21 med students selected as future minority physician leaders

Diversity in the medical profession and health equity for minority populations has stepped into the spotlight with the recognition of 21 medical students as future minority physician leaders.

Prep for Med School
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Association of American Indian Physicians announces new leadership

The Association of American Indian Physicians announced the selection of Polly Olsen as its new executive director. Olsen will fill the position currently held by Margaret Knight, who is retiring after 27 years with the organization.

Underrepresented in Medicine
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How to reduce health disparities, unite physician efforts: Rep. Robin Kelly

Leveraging strategic partnerships will empower physicians and medical students to reduce health disparities according to Rep. Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust.

Health Equity
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How I incorporated cultural competency in my practice

When we started the cancer center in Gallup, the heart of Native American country, we were committed to providing culturally appropriate care. However, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the need for cultural competence to reduce health care disparities.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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How med schools are tackling challenges in health disparities

A Google Hangout featuring academic physicians and students Monday took a close look at how medical schools are taking on two huge challenges: addressing health disparities and focusing on diversity in how they train physicians.

Medical School Diversity