Ep. 20: Representation Matters - Scholar Leaders Fighting Health Disparities

There is no single solution to the racial and ethnic disparities that exist in health care today. But myriad efforts are being made. In this episode of the podcast, we’re focusing our conversation on one such effort: The New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program from the Academic Pediatric Association . The New Century Scholars program aims to decrease racial/ethnic disparities by increasing the number of pediatricians working in academic settings such as education, research, and clinical care. Here to talk about the program are three past New Century Scholars: 2023 program co-director Dr. Brandi Freeman , an academic pediatrician at the University of Colorado where she also serves as their Vice Chair for diversity, equity, and inclusion; co-director Dr. Morgan Walls , a general academic pediatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dr. Rachel Thornton , Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer for Nemours Children’s Health . Learn more about the New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program . Carol Vassar, host/producer Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org .