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Why Are Only 5% Of Doctors African American? Dr. Louis Sullivan Tells Us

Why Are Only 5% Of Doctors African American? Dr. Louis Sullivan Tells Us

FromConversations on Health Care


Why Are Only 5% Of Doctors African American? Dr. Louis Sullivan Tells Us

FromConversations on Health Care

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Louis Sullivan’s leadership and advocacy for equity in the health professions have taken him from the classroom to the seats of power in Washington. He reflects on his own journey and the challenges that still exist in training people of color to become doctors and for other medical roles. Dr. Sullivan believes, “It’s a combination of a lack of adequate preparation, lack of financial resources, and also a lack of role models.” He shares his inspiring story from the...
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Released:
Jan 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Conversations On Health Care features in-depth discussions on health policy and innovation with industry newsmakers from around the globe. The podcast is produced by Community Health Center, Inc., Connecticut’s largest provider of medical, dental and behavioral healthcare to the underserved, and hosted by Founder, President and CEO Mark Masselli and Vice President and Clinical Director Margaret Flinter.