I recently shared my experiences of applying to medical school as a low-income student and discussed my intention to continue health … More
Tag: health justice
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
Health Disparities in Our Own Backyard
It has been quite some time since my last post. Qualifiers (the only thing close to finals at my school) … More
Reflection Outside of the Classroom
I spent Thanksgiving evening on the floor of my mother’s one bedroom apartment, carving out pieces of turkey seasoned like … More
