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In their testimonies , students was invited by the committee and university leaders expressed chairperson , U . S . Senator Bernie the need for improved access to
Sanders to discuss ways to a greater number of residency improve workforce diversity and and fellowship program positions address shortages in the medical to successfully complete their field . The panel was composed training .
They emphasized of leaders and students from the insufficient availability of
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“ If indeed it is a priority have and continue to serve a to increase the number of unique role in training Blacks physicians in communities of and other minorities for careers color and medically underserved as physicians and we do it better communities , there should be than any other set of institutions ,” specific provisions in each of said Dr . Carlisle . “ A key element these programs that direct a in building a diverse and capable meaningful portion of these health care workforce and to
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in the healthcare sector . By uniting leaders , students , and policymakers in this important conversation , the event paved the way for a collective effort towards a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system
Watch the recording here .
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