Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are one of the major contributors to maternal death in low and middle income countries.i Ugandan women have had higher than […]
The Medical and Health Humanities Institute The Medical and Health Humanities Institute (MHHI) has been running since 2018 at three baccalaureate institutions (Centre College, Rhodes […]
Knowing what Social Determinants of Health are, how they shape illness, how to screen for SDOH, and having a stack of helpful resources – all […]
Introduction In the pursuit of a just and equitable society, it is crucial to recognize that the foundations of health, well-being, and success are laid […]
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a procedure by which all or part of the external female genitalia are removed or marred for non-medical purposes.1 FGM/C […]
Five years ago, a medical school dean made a casual request for a “one-page handout” to address persistent biases in the MD program curriculum related […]
“The trouble with not having a safe space within medicine is that for those outside of medicine, our stories are almost too much to bear.” […]
Although evolving, medical schools have traditionally been slow to embrace social change in the curriculum.1 Take, as an extreme example, a 2019 Wall Street Journal […]
When I work with early third year medical students in the residency clinic, I notice that they focus on taking thorough clinical histories to better […]
What if I told you I could look at your brain and tell whether or not you were poor growing up? Would you believe me? […]