An American crisis the growing absence of black men in medicine and science - proceedings of a joint workshop

"Black men are increasingly underrepresented in medical schools and in the medical profession. A diverse workforce is a key attribute of quality healthcare and research suggests that a diverse workforce may help to advance cultural competency and increase access to high-quality health care, esp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Growing Absence of Black Men in Medicine and Science: an American Crisis (Workshop) (-)
Otros Autores: Laurencin, Cato T., interviewer (Entrevistador)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : The National Academies Press [2018]
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Acronyms and abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Keynote presentations
  • Exploring the challenges and barriers for black men along the life trajectory
  • Exploring the challenges and barriers for black men along the educational trajectory
  • Current innovative and exploratory strategies to support entry into science and medicine for black men
  • Reflections on meeting day 1
  • Accountability in medicine : what can medical schools do to address the crisis?
  • Financial barriers to medical education
  • Approaches from philanthropy
  • Approaches from government
  • Reflections on the workshop and final thoughts
  • Appendixes