Diversity in Medicine Archives

Self-identified black patients experience higher rates of occult hypoxemia
May 2, 2022
Dr. Long Clinical question: Are there disparities in hypoxemia detection by pulse oximetry across self-identified racial groups and, if so, is there an association with clinical...
Opinion
A case-based framework for de-escalating conflict
December 14, 2021
De-escalation of a conflict is a critical and evolving skill and practice.
Opinion
What does it mean to be a trustworthy male ally?
November 10, 2021
“I began to understand that graceful self-promotion is not optional for many women in medicine, it is a necessary skill.”
News
Racial bias in pulse oximetry results confirmed
November 4, 2021
Black patients with respiratory failure had a statistically significantly higher risk of occult hypoxemia, compared with White patients.
News
Comorbidities larger factor than race in COVID ICU deaths?
October 21, 2021
Racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates may be related more to comorbidities than to demographics, suggest authors of a new study.
News
Mentoring is key to growing women’s leadership in medicine
October 7, 2021
Women report having a mentor less frequently than their male counterparts across all medical specialties.
News
Hospitals must identify and empower women leaders
October 6, 2021
Women should engage with male allies to build a pipeline of mentorship and sponsorship to help identify future leaders.
Opinion
Tolerance in medicine
October 4, 2021
Education is part of our job as health care professionals but judgment is not.
Opinion
Embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in hospital medicine
September 21, 2021
Hospitalists have significant work ahead to ensure that we develop and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
News
PHM 2021: Achieving gender equity in medicine
September 14, 2021
COVID-19 is causing immense stress on women in medicine and the impact could be disastrous.