IG Live February 8: Advancing Equitable Health Outcomes Through Representation

In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions, leading many to raise concerns about the consequences not only for underrepresented medical school applicants, but also for the well-being of patients.

In this Instagram Live event, a panel of experts will explore how to mitigate disparities in access to medical training, cultivate a more diverse medical workforce, and break down barriers to leadership in an effort to promote better health outcomes for all. Join us live!

Featuring:

Jeremy Faust, MD, (moderator) editor-in-chief at MedPage Today (@jeremysamuelfaust)

Utibe Essien, MD, MPH, assistant professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine (@uressienmd)

Ijeoma Opara, PhD, LMSW, MPH, associate professor at the Yale School of Public Health (@dr.ijeoma.opara)

How do I join? Follow @MedPage on Instagram!

When is the event? Tune in Thursday, February 8 at 1 p.m. ET

Can I submit questions? Yes, we encourage questions! Submit your questions prior to the event by commenting below.

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Black Medical Residents Saddled With More Debt Than Other Groups

Why Aren’t We Treating Health Disparities Like the Crises They Are?

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Will Our Healthcare Workforce Ever Look Like America?

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Fostering the Next (Diverse) Generation of Clinicians

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    Gillian Booth is a Social Media Manager for MedPage Today. She is based in Philadelphia. Interested in collaborating with @MedPageToday on social media? Email: gbooth@everydayhealthgroup.com Follow

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