Inside the life of a Black physician
“As pioneers in medicine, it is important that we continue to make strides in diversifying medicine in all aspects.” – Dr. Carmella Caldwell
Read more
Diversity Essay Contest
Forging a New Path for Diversity in Outer Space
Editor’s note: This piece was originally submitted as an entry to the Progress Notes’ Diversity Essay Contest. “Space: the final frontier.” But what if that frontier
Read more
Inspiring hope for a more equitable future in healthcare
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program student Karrigan Smith shares how a volunteer experience impacted her actions to improve health equity.
Read more
Reaching ‘The Promised Land’
Have we reached Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream? Dr. Fabrizia Faustinella shares her reflections.
Read more
Black excellence: Pursuing society’s view of exceptionalism at the expense of our humanity
Graduate student Jessica Watts discusses racial injustice in healthcare, inclusion efforts and why excellence isn’t enough to combat discrimination.
Read more
Reaching the ‘unreachable’: The final frontier in medicine
Dr. Sarvari Yellapragada shares her experience with inequities in medicine and ways to overcome health disparities.
Read more
Bioethics in the COVID era: Physiatrists advocate for patients with disabilities
Dr. Harsha Ayyala reflects on how to improve distribution of vital medical supplies to patients with disabilities.
Read more