Empowering women to take control of their own health

It was such a humbling experience being invited to write a chapter for the upcoming book Taking Care of You: … More

The Intersection of Administration and Health Equity Panel: A Reflection

“No matter how mission-driven we are, we cannot effectively and sustainably address the social determinants of health without ensuring the … More

Joining the team

It has been a wonderful two years with EMRA serving as Chair-Elect and now Chair of the Social EM Committee. … More

Using information exchange systems to advance health equity

An innovation I would like to see in my work capitalizes on existing community-based organizations and resources. Specifically, the innovation … More

Always learning

I recently came across this incredible resource published by the AAMC Center for Health Justice. It provides valuable frameworks to … More

Health, Justice & Advocacy

I recently shared my experiences of applying to medical school as a low-income student and discussed my intention to continue health … More

Student Protests Reveal a Systemic Disease

As medical students, we recognize that bias in medicine is doubly damaging: it burdens our peers and it harms our … More

Opening a Dialogue on Bias in Medicine

In a little over a month, I will have completed my Masters in Public Health (MPH). Time truly flew by. … More

Power, Privilege, and Clinical Reasoning

“What has been your favorite part of medical school so far?” To my surprise, I did not hesitate, swiftly responding, … More

Why We Need More Health Disparities Training in Medical School

When I was growing up, my mother often recounted the story of a dermatologist who figured out that the fungal … More