diversity

Black female physicians face challenges just doing their jobs
Black female physicians face challenges just doing their jobs
April 12, 2017By Jeanette Hurt
When Melanie Gordon, MD, FACP, walks into a patient’s room at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, she’s frequently misidentified as a nurse, a dietician or someone else.
My proposed plan for diversity in dermatology
My proposed plan for diversity in dermatology
November 07, 2016By Ronald G. Wheeland M.D.
I believe that the only way to increase diversity in medicine and particularly dermatology is to begin this process early in school age children. Here's what I suggest.
OD Q&A: Philip Aitsebaomo, OD, PhD, FAAO
September 23, 2016By Vernon Trollinger
Running for office, diversity in optometry, and mentoring students
Top ways to attract, manage diverse patient populations
July 06, 2016By Donna Marbury
Health plans must find new and meaningful ways to connect with patients of diverse backgrounds.
Trends in changing practice demographics, issues mirrored in AAO survey
June 15, 2015By Tamara R. Fountain MD
Among the trends from a membership survey conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology are an increase in part-time practice and greater diversity. However, many share similar concerns about upheavals in health care.