Increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of the health care workforce is essential for the
adequate provision of culturally competent care to our nation's burgeoning minority …

Diversity Considerations in Health Professions Education - In the Nation's Compelling Interest
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The United States is rapidly transforming into one of the most racially and ethnically diverse
nations in the world. Groups commonly referred to as minorities-including Asian Americans …

Purpose People of color often face challenges in accessing equitable healthcare. Disparities
in healthcare pose very real moral and ethical social justice dilemmas for society, and …

The health professional workforce of North Carolina does not reflect the rich diversity of the
state9s population, and the underrepresentation of various demographic groups in health …

While much progress has been made to diversify the medical workforce in regard to gender,
there is a long way to go with regard to race and ethnicity. The author emphasizes that …

African Americans, Latinos, and American Indians are severely underrepresented in the
health professions. A strong case for diversity may be made on the grounds of civil rights …

There is compelling evidence for the need to increase diversity within the physician
workforce to ensure high-quality medical education, access to health care for the …

Racial and ethnic diversity in the health workforce can facilitate access to healthcare for
underserved populations and meet the health needs of an increasingly diverse population …

Background Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the health professions.
Affirmative action and educational pipeline programs play a vital role in increasing the …