Tag: Diversity in medicine
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Dr. Alexandra Bastiany, Canada’s first Black woman interventional cardiologist, breaks barriers and advocates for diversity in medicine while inspiring the next generation of medical professionals.
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Celebrate the remarkable journey of Dr. Carol Bennett, the first Black woman urologist in the United States, as she receives the prestigious Jean Fourcroy Leadership Award from the Society of Women in Urology. Learn about her groundbreaking contributions…
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Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Dwomoa Adu, the first Black Consultant Nephrologist in the UK, who broke barriers and reshaped healthcare. Learn about his patient-centered advocacy, efforts to address racial disparities, and lasting impact on the medical…
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Dr. Tamia Potter makes history as the first Black woman neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a 148-year wait. Explore her inspiring journey from HBCU graduate to a coveted spot in the highly competitive Vanderbilt neurosurgery…
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The remarkable journey of Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, the first Black female neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital. From her roots in a small village in Ghana to breaking barriers in the prestigious neurosurgery field, Abu-Bonsrah’s story is one of resilience,…
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