Diversity in Medicine
From the Journals
South Asian ancestry associated with twice the risk of heart disease
Findings confirm previous reports identifying South Asian ancestry as a risk enhancer for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Feature
Physician fired after slurs, including ‘cannibalism,’ against Israel
A rights group is joining with law firms to represent Fidaa Wishah, MD, claiming “wrongful termination.”
Conference Coverage
Intervention opens access to care for minority youths with type 1 diabetes
Program adds support for children with diabetes and their families who are struggling because of lack of resources or marginalization in the...
Feature
New AMA president discusses pandemic during inaugural address
Dr. Gerald E. Harmon also addressed the AMA’s plan to advance health equity.
Latest News
AMA acknowledges medical education racism of past, vows better future
The Council on Medical Education’s report recommends that the AMA acknowledge the harm caused by the Flexner Report, which was issued in 1910 and...
From the Journals
Revised dispatch system boosts bystander CPR in those with limited English
Lack of English proficiency was less of a barrier to bystander CPR in Los Angeles after a simplified, tiered dispatch system was put in place.
Latest News
AMA announces major commitment to health equity
“Black men in medical school are an endangered species.”
From the Journals
Percentage of doctors who are Black barely changed in 120 years
A study also found a significant wage gap between Black and White physicians.
Conference Coverage
Hispanic diabetes patients receive less guideline-based care
A new study highlights disparities in health care.
From the Journals
Severe obesity persists, takes high cardiovascular toll
“This research highlights the high cardiovascular toll exacted by continuing failure to tackle obesity, particularly among more socioeconomically...
Opinion
Say my name
Mispronouncing names can alienate patients. It might make them feel like we don’t “know” them or that we don’t care about them.