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Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

June 4, 2024

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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

May 28, 2024

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At the Crossroads: Public Health and Gun Violence

Join us for an engaging and informative discussion with David J. Skorton, MD, and Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, on gun violence as a public health crisis.

June 1, 2022

David J. Skorton, MD and Roger A. Mitchell, MD

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VaccineVoices: Promoting Equity in Vaccine Access

This episode talks about the racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates and explores strategies to promote equity in vaccine access.

May 28, 2021

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VaccineVoices: COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

On this episode, we talk with health care providers and experts to debunk common myths and share accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

May 14, 2021

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VaccineVoices: Talking to Health Care Personnel About Getting Vaccinated

This episode talks about the challenges health care systems are experiencing in trying to ensure their staff are vaccinated.

April 30, 2021

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Black Men in Medicine: Meeting the Challenge 

Clarence Fluker, AAMC director of community engagement, talks with three guests about the alarming absence of Black men in medicine.

April 6, 2021

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Challenges in Hospice Care: Connecting With Joseph’s House

Clarence Fluker and Liz Fehrenbach talk about what it means to persevere as the organization attempts to serve its community during the COVID-19 pandemic.