Diversity in Medicine
Opinion
Say my name
Mispronouncing names can alienate patients. It might make them feel like we don’t “know” them or that we don’t care about them.
Commentary
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
Feature
University taking aim at racial disparities in COVID vaccine trials
“I think it’s great having Howard and an HBCU host this trial, because these are people who look like them,” said Dr. Siham Mahgoub.
Feature
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...
Feature
JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
Feature
JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
For Residents
Racial inequity in medical education and psychiatry
While I train as a resident psychiatrist, I am learning the value of cultural sensitivity and the importance of truly understanding the background...
Commentary
Addressing structural racism: An update from the APA
A new Task Force focuses on dismantling racism in the APA and psychiatry.
Feature
APA apologizes for past support of racism in psychiatry
The apology expresses the organization’s commitment to developing anti-racist policies that promote equity in mental health for all.
From the Journals
Black women show heightened risk for depression after early pregnancy loss
Major depression 30 days after treatment for early pregnancy loss was twice as likely for Black women versus non-Black women.
Feature
AMA takes on vaccine misinformation, physician vaccines, racism
The AMA House of Delegates recently issued multiple new policies on controversial topics that many clinicians face on a regular basis.