Posts Tagged ‘Representation and Diversity’
Diversifying Research Staff Is Linked to Critical Increase in Racially Diverse Clinical Trial Participants
New research out of Boston Medical Center sheds much-needed light on creating racially diverse research cohorts.
Read MoreEquity Leaders Are Burning Out — So They’re Coming Together to Build Resilience
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility colleagues at Boston Medical Center Health System hosted a day-long conference for equity champions to unpack what equity leaders really need to succeed.
Read MoreAddiction Treatment Focusing on Women Is Key to Parity in Care
Women with substance use disorder have a unique set of challenges for which existing addiction services have failed to find solutions.
Read MoreWhy Is There a Gap in Kidney Donation Among People of Color?
Black Americans make up the largest group in need of organ transplants, but only 8% of living kidney donors.
Read MoreFamily Influence Impacts Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Decisions for Young Adults
Eliminating stigma around addiction in family attitudes for all treatment options is crucial, study finds.
Read MoreAutistic People of Color Serve as Clinical Research Advisors in a New Project
Diversity in clinical research is essential, but often missing. Engaging autistic BIPOC adults as partners in autism research will build more effective, inclusive studies for better healthcare.
Read MoreThe Creator of a Viral Black Fetus Medical Illustration Blends Art and Activism
Chidiebere Ibe says his work is not just about the lack of representation in medical illustrations. It’s also about the beauty of African culture.
Read MoreHow Can Leaders in Academic Medicine Make Career Advancement More Equitable?
To address gender and racial disparities in the higher ranks, an advisory group from Boston University Medical Group created a toolkit to make promotion inclusive and fair.
Read MorePartnering With Boston Schools Is a Key Part of Youth Vaccination Effort
Staffed by a multilingual, multicultural team of nurses and pediatric residents, BMC’s pop-up clinics meet youth where they live, learn, and play.
Read MoreHow a Shared Language Can Jumpstart Cultural Transformation in a Teaching Hospital
BMC, BUSM, and BUMG’s collaborative effort hopes that using inclusive language will be the foundation to build a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff.
Read MoreA New Scholarship Takes Aim at the Lack of Diversity Among Pharmacists
78% of pharmacists are white. BMC’s All-In Pharmacy Scholarship Program takes a step toward addressing opportunity gaps, diversifying its workforce, and providing optimal pharmaceutical care.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic Could Change the Face of Clinical Trials
The toll of COVID-19 on people of color shows how crucial it is to overcome obstacles to inclusion in medical research. A new focus on telehealth is one path.
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