- Florida State College of Medicine hosts an annual Racism Awareness Week organized by the FSU Medical Student Council.
- The goal of the RAW week is to raise awareness and also build empathy in students about the unique challenges of healthcare for people of all races and identities.
- Watch now to hear students detail why these efforts help bridge care gaps.
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A student-led effort to improve the future of healthcare for minorities.
I’m Alberto Camargo your College Town neighborhood reporter.
Speaking with Florida State medical students about how these intimate sessions can impact healthcare and bridge care gaps for patients of all races and identities.
For years, the College of Medicine has featured in-depth discussions for students to learn about the disparities in healthcare across race.
The National Institute of Health says racism is “a technological hazard in the practice of medicine” and that its often “unthinking and careless.”
Monday featured a discussion on intersectionality in medicine, highlighting the Black transgender healthcare experience.