Posts Tagged ‘Workforce Development’
Equity 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 MoreBirth Sisters: The Case for Hospital-Supported Doula Programs
It’s already clear that doulas provide an opportunity to boost birth equity, but to truly do that, the doulas themselves must be championed by healthcare systems.
Read MorePercentage of Black Academic Emergency Medicine Doctors Hasn’t Grown in 30 Years
Black doctors in emergency medicine have only increased by 0.32% in the last three decades. And it’s likely hurting Black patients.
Read MoreDespite Progress, Emergency Medicine Still Dominated by Male Physicians
Female, Black and Latinx physicians less likely to hold or be promoted to senior academic roles, says study.
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 More9 Actionable Ways to Support Gender Equity in Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a male-dominated field, and the lack of gender parity has repercussions for physicians and patients. A new study offers ways to create change.
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 MoreInvesting in a Diverse Mental Health Workforce Is Critical in This Moment
Michelle P. Durham, MD, MPH, testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance about the essential need for the federal government to help support mental health care in the U.S.
New Strategies Aim to Improve Sickle Cell Disease Care
Progress toward improving outcomes for adults with sickle cell disease hinges on more qualified, trained physicians and investment in longitudinal research.
Read MoreLeadership Program for Employees of Color Benefits Health Equity
Innovation in medicine often brings to mind advanced surgical robotics or the latest breakthrough pharmaceutical drug. But innovation behind the scenes can be every bit as impactful. Such is the case for Pathways: A Leadership Acceleration Program, a recently developed initiative aimed at increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System. The program’s goal is simple but transformative: to help fast-track career advancement for high-potential employees of color within the institution.
Read MoreBuilding Wealth to Improve Health: StreetCred’s Job Training
An innovative program is reimagining pediatric care by integrating financial services for parents, including tax prep, job training, and budgeting.
Read MoreBreastfeeding Coalition Targets Disparities, Career Pathways
With drop-in support groups and a service-learning program, the Vital Village Network seeks to support breastfeeding and create economic opportunity.
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