Racism in Medicine Report Helps Build Antiracism Curriculum at BUSM
The Racism in Medicine Vertical Integration Group’s report served as the basis for a number of changes to the BUSM curriculum.
MMS, DPH, State’s Med Schools Issue Principles Addressing Racism
The principles will guide deliberate actions that will create an antiracist, diverse, inclusive, and equitable medical culture.
Celebrating Juneteenth: The History Behind Freedom Day
Juneteenth, traditionally observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in America were told they were free. On this date slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. Also frequently referred to as Freedom […]
Crumpler Symposia Breaks Ground, Creates Lively Discussion About What is Possible
In case you missed the symposia, here’s a synopsis and links to the sessions, which featured prominent Black women in medicine.
The Need for Anti-Racism in Kidney Care, Research
In a perspective piece in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers take an honest look at how the current practice of nephrology may have elements rooted in racist ideologies.
Submit Work for Art Days 2021
Calling all artists! Submission deadline Feb. 1. Online exhibition starting Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Creating Leadership and Education to Address Racism
The report from the Racism in Medicine VIG details recommendations that include new anti-racism in medicine competencies.