Leveraging Rheumatology Medical Education to Address Health Disparities

Irene Blanco, MD, is a professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine and co-chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sub-Committee of the American College of Rheumatology. In this episode, Dr. Blanco discusses her research on the health disparities in rheumatic diseases and the role of medical education in addressing such disparities and thus improving patient care and outcomes.