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

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