“I” before “E” in medicine and VIP patient access
We live in a world where immediacy reigns. From accessing a world of information in the palm of our hands within seconds to getting items
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Diversity
Ethics, equity and research
Individuals from minoritized groups suffer high disease burdens and would significantly benefit from equitable advances in scientific research. However, many are faced with barriers that
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“I Want a Doctor Who Looks Like Me!”: Managing Race-Based Patient Requests
The similar-to-me effect is a cognitive bias related to the idea that people have a preference for those that are similar – look, act and think like us. Drs.
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Why science shouldn’t be ‘colorblind’
Taking action to address the ongoing issue of underrepresentation in science and key questions organizations and leaders should consider.
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Early exposure helps cultivate diversity in orthopedic surgery
The orthopedic workforce is not as diverse as the population it serves, and we know that this might be a key factor in addressing disparities
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Visiting Ecuador: A lesson in empathy
Editor’s note: This blog post is the second part of a two-part series. Read part one. A few months ago, a group of faculty and staff
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Mentorship, guidance help steer careers
When it comes to careers, they aren’t always a straight line. The professional path can be filled with bumps and curves. Dr. Toi B. Harris,
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Best med schools for Hispanic individuals: Baylor College of Medicine ranks no. 2 nationally
Last week, Hispanic Business magazine ranked Baylor College of Medicine number 2 nationally as one of the best medical schools for Hispanic individuals. For the
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Drawing in tomorrow’s healthcare leaders through BCM's Saturday Morning Science program
April is National Minority Health Month, which promotes national health equity. One of the ways in which Baylor College of Medicine is contributing to finding
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