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    The United States government has long recognized the health disparities between racial and ethnic groups in the country....

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    Are you looking for a black doctor in your area? Finding a physician who is of the same race as you can be beneficial for ...

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    James McCune Smith was a pioneer in the medical field, becoming the first African-American to receive a doctorate in...

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    The Pioneering Women Doctors Who Changed History

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    Throughout history, women have been denied access to education and the right to practice medicine. Despite the obstacles...

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    Adam Kassam is a resident physician in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Western University. She...

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    The Most Famous Black Doctors in History

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    Throughout history, there have been many remarkable African-American doctors who have made significant contributions to...

    The Persistent Racial Disparity in the Number of Black Doctors

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    Researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles recently conducted a study to analyze the number of doctors in...

    Why Black Doctors Like Me Are Leaving: Exploring the Reasons Behind the Departure

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    As a black doctor, I understand the importance of having a diverse medical workforce. The lack of black doctors in the...

    The Pioneering Achievement of James McCune Smith: The First African-American Doctor

    The Pioneering Achievement of James McCune Smith: The First African-American Doctor

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    James Durham, born a slave in 1762, bought his freedom and began his own medical practice in New Orleans, becoming the...

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    The history of African-American doctors is one of courage, resilience, and determination. From Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the...

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    Famous Black Physicians: A Look at the Pioneers of Medicine

    Famous Black Physicians: A Look at the Pioneers of Medicine

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    The history of medicine is filled with inspiring stories of black physicians who have broken barriers and achieved...

    How Many Black Doctors Are There in the US?

    How Many Black Doctors Are There in the US?

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    A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine has revealed that the number of black doctors in the...

    The Pioneering Achievements of the First Black Physicians in the US

    The Pioneering Achievements of the First Black Physicians in the US

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    The achievements of African-American physicians in the United States are remarkable and deserve to be celebrated. From...

    Are Black Doctors Better for Black Patients?

    Are Black Doctors Better for Black Patients?

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    The men who least trusted. In the United States, black patients in particular have one of the worst health outcomes, and...

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    James Durham, born a slave in 1762, bought his freedom and began his own medical practice in New Orleans, becoming the...

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    The Pioneering African American Doctors Who Changed Medicine

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    From James McCune Smith to Vivien Thomas, African American doctors have made a lasting impact on medicine and social...