Report: The Growing Absence of Black Men in Medicine and Science
Report: The Growing Absence of Black Men in Medicine and Science
The National Academies Press
Report summarizes discussion from a 2-day workshop in November 2017 on the underrepresentation of Black men in the medical profession. Key themes include addressing the social determinants of health that impact decisions to go into medicine, providing more mentorship opportunities, and addressing racism in the health care system. The full report is available here: The Growing Absence of Black Men in Medicine and Science | The National Academies Press.