"But only about 5.7% of medical physicians identify as Black or African American, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
To increase representation, Blackstock said we also must address the barriers that prevent people of color from becoming physicians in the first place, such as racism, microaggressions and access to education."
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/09/health/black-women-address-health-care-disparities/index.html
#healthcare #MedEd #representation #disparities #HealthEquity #education #SDOH #diversity #equity #inclusion #DEI
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