What a Doctor Looks Like: Increasing the Diversity of Doctors in Medicine

What is Black?

English - April 29, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the health inequities faced by the Black community and other communities of color. One strategy that might help to address these health inequities is to increase the number of doctors of color in medicine.

This week we're discussing the importance of increasing the diversity of doctors in medicine. My guest is Dr. Frank Clark, MD. Dr. Clark and I discussed how increasing the number of docs of color can be a tool to achieve health equity, his medical experience, importance of finding a mentor, and tips for students interested in considering medicine.

Follow Dr. Frank Clark on social media:

Twitter: @tapkidmd

Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @whatisblk

Check out our show notes for more information and resources on becoming a doctor by visiting

https://www.whatisblack.co/podcast