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"Race and Racism in Medical School"
"Race and Racism in Medical School"
"Race and Racism in Medical School"
Monday 22nd April 2019
Four medical students of color discuss facing racism in medical school. Hear their stories and learn about the impact on education and healthcare.
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Get the buttons here!Medical Students of Color: Confronting Racism in Their Journey
Given the experiences of medical students of color in medical school classrooms and in clinics where they've been sent to learn, and given the reality of health disparities in The United States, the effect of race and racism on health should be topics that are central to a medical school education, and it's not up to black people to explain racism and its effects to white people.
Being a medical student is tough enough, but imagine shouldering the extra weight of racism every single day. In this thought-provoking episode of 'Lifespan', four medical students of color—Alyssa Gerth, Andrew Williams, Aichetou Waiga, and Sami Nandyal—open up about their unique backgrounds and the racial challenges they face in both the classroom and the clinic.
Hosted by Berkeley Franz, a medical sociologist at Ohio University, this episode delves into the emotional and professional toll that racism takes on these future doctors. Alyssa, Andrew, Aichetou, and Sami share personal stories that highlight not just their academic struggles but also the microaggressions and overt racism they encounter. These experiences are not just isolated incidents but part of a larger pattern that affects their education and career prospects.
Berkeley Franz provides insightful commentary, emphasizing the need for medical schools to make race and racism central topics in their curriculum. The episode also calls attention to the broader issue of health disparities in the United States and the crucial role that diversity and inclusion play in addressing these gaps.
It’s a powerful reminder that the responsibility to combat racism doesn’t just lie with those who experience it but also with those who have the privilege to educate themselves and others. Whether you’re in the medical field or simply interested in social justice, this episode offers a compelling look at how race impacts medical education and healthcare.
It's a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the lived experiences of medical students of color and the systemic changes needed to support them.