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Nurturing Diverse Generations of the Medical Workforce for Success With Authenticity: An Association of Black

Norrisa A Haynes1,2, Michelle Johnson3,2, Sabra C Lewsey4,2

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Yale University, New Haven CT (N.A.H.).

Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
|January 5, 2023
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted racial disparities in healthcare. Improving diversity in the medical workforce is crucial for addressing these health inequities and better serving all populations.

Area of Science:

  • Health Equity
  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Diversity

Background:

  • Systemic racism in the U.S. led to disproportionately higher COVID-19 death rates among Black, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic minority groups.
  • Addressing amplified health disparities necessitates restructuring the healthcare system, focusing on workforce diversity to mirror the U.S. population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss key issues in medical workforce diversity.
  • To identify strategies for enhancing racial and ethnic diversity in medical schools, graduate medical education, faculty, and leadership.

Main Methods:

  • A virtual roundtable, "Nurturing Diverse Generations of the Medical Workforce for Success with Authenticity," was hosted by the Association of Black Cardiologists in January 2021.
  • The roundtable convened diverse stakeholders and champions of diversity and inclusion.

Main Results:

  • Discussion focused on innovative ideas, solutions, and opportunities to advance workforce diversification.
  • Key issues and strategies for improving racial and ethnic representation across all levels of the medical profession were explored.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing diversity within the medical workforce is essential for mitigating health disparities.
  • Systemic changes and targeted strategies are needed to achieve a healthcare system that is representative of the diverse patient population it serves.

Keywords:
COVID-19United StatesWorkforcepandemicsystemic racism

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