Health

America By The Numbers: Surviving Year One

Separate: Black Health in America

Doctoring While Black
We asked five alumni representing different graduating classes, specialties, and practice settings what it’s like to be a Black physician today. While they each see racism and inequity through their own individual lens, these essays reveal a common theme: we still have a lot of work to do.

Equitable Care for the Incarcerated: Perspectives on the Past, Present, and Future

Code Switch: Is Being Black Bad For Your Health?

How Millenials Are Taking Direct Action For Food Justice

'Firsts' podcast: First Reckoning
The United States, as well as the field of medicine, again is reckoning with racism. In this episode, we talk to Black medical students about the unique challenges that they face. Then we discuss how we can better support them.

NYT, Nikole Hannah-Jones: A Prescription for More Black Doctors

Health care and haircuts: Bringing preventative measures to the neighborhood
In her mission for more equitable health care, Dr. Marshala Lee MD’11 is using every tool she can: mentoring students, educating patients, even training local barbers.