Category Archives: Diversity
Legally Blind Doctor of Osteopathy
The Chronicle of Higher Education has an interview with Jeanie Croshaw, a recent graduate of Touro University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine who has been legally blind since she was 14. She talks about what led her into medicine and how … Continue reading
Filed under Disability, Diversity, Health Professions, Medicine
National Society for Non-Traditional Pre-Meds…
Are you a non-traditional pre-med student (older, post-bac, changing careers, parenting, etc.)? Be sure to check out the excellent resources at OldPremeds.org, website for the National Society for Non-Traditional Premedical and Medical Students. The website includes many discussion forums.
Filed under Diversity, Health Professions, Medicine, Non-Traditional
Celebrating Black History Month
AspiringDocs.org is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting contributions of African-Americans to the health professions. Check out these links to inspiring stories and information, including a podcast by Dr. Dwight Davis, MD, discussing a career in cardiology.
Filed under African-American, Diversity
“A Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down”
Interacting with people from diverse cultures is increasingly important in health fields. Anne Fadiman’s 1998 non-fiction book, A Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, is a powerful illustration of the importance of multicultural understanding and the consequences of cultural … Continue reading
Filed under Diversity
Native Americans into Medicine (NAM)
Spread the word about the Native Americans into Medicine program at Medical School Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota. This program provides academic, research, and cultural opportunities for Native Americans planning to apply to medical school. See www.caimh.org for more information or … Continue reading
Filed under Diversity, Health Professions, Medicine, Native American
Talk about Diversity in Health Professions
AspiringDocs.org has a new comment board where you can register and comment on their stories or share your own experiences relating to underrepresented groups in the health professions.
Filed under Diversity, Uncategorized
AspiringDocs.org on Facebook
AspiringDocs.org is on Facebook. Become a fan to get more involved with their mission of promoting diversity within the health care professions.
Filed under Diversity
ExploreHealthCareers.org
Whatever health profession(s) you’re considering, take a moment to check out ExploreHealthCareers.org. This well-run site gives overviews of many health fields, discusses vital issues in health, and provides excellent search tools for opportunities. Be sure to look under the Career … Continue reading
Filed under Diversity, Experience, Health Professions, Miscellaneous, Volunteer
Honoring Native Americans in Medicine
AspiringDocs.org is currently spotlighting the contributions of Native Americans in the medical field on their website.
Filed under Diversity, Health Professions, Medicine, Native American
