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This is the twitter site of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Inc. (http://t.co/0Dba9vL80O)

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This Is the Casual Racism That I Face at My Elite High School nytimes.com/2020/09/24/nyreg…
Please support Academics for Black Survival and Wellness: R&R mtyc.co/nr1n6g via @mightycause
Excellent piece by one of our future leaders. Please share widely, especially before 12/20/19. #FundHCOP2020 @dr_uche_bee @umichmedicine @UMichMedAdmiss @dereckwpaul @VCdiversityucsf @CCollinsPhD @DrQuinnCapers4 @McDougle2020 @HoyaMedDLT @erikaanewman – at Pittsfield, MI
LaShyra Nolen, MD, MPP (@LashNolen) profile pictureLaShyra Nolen, MD, MPP@LashNolen12 Dec 2019
Without pipeline programs like HCOP, I would not be a medical student at @harvardmed. These programs permitted me to pursue my dream. In my piece in @statnews I speak about my experience and how imperative it is that we #fundhcop2020. #MedTwitter statnews.com/2019/12/12/cong…
Congress: Don't eliminate funding for the diversity creating Health Career Opportunity Program

Congress: Don't eliminate funding for the diversity creating Health Career Opportunity Program

I credit the Health Careers Opportunity Program for helping me get into medical school and staying there. I want others like me to have these same opportunities.

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I have struggled with this very thing myself, and quite frankly haven’t quite reconciled how to handle it. I did not get AOA as a student, but recently returned to the same institution as a faculty member and was inducted last year. When I was notified... – at Pittsfield, MI
uché blackstock, md (@uche_blackstock) profile pictureuché blackstock, md@uche_blackstock29 Nov 2019
1/ Below I'll dissect the original manuscript "Suspending Student Selections to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: How One School Is Navigating the Intersection of Equity and Wellness" so folks understand its importance. This is A THREAD. npr.org/sections/health-shot…

A Medical School Tradition Comes Under Fire For Racism

A prominent medical school has pulled back from electing students for a sought-after honor society, saying the award reinforces racial bias in medical education.

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This #indigenous training program led by @donaldwarnemd and @AlaskaChevy gives aspiring #AIAN students a successful pathway into medicine. ama-assn.org/practice-manage…
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Why it's important to think about privilege - and why it's hard glblctzn.co/e/QeJuHtrXkZ #globalcitizen Profound read, f/u from tweet NMA, the discussion begins @NationalMedAssn @DrMichaelJRice @DrQuinnCapers4 @AAMCtoday @rolandsmartin @DoctorDaleMD @MannyMacMed @VanessaBrittoMD
Why It's Important to Think About Privilege — and Why It's Hard

Why It's Important to Think About Privilege — and Why It's Hard

The process of becoming comfortable and open to acknowledging, critiquing, and accepting privilege isn’t easy.

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Surgeon and professor Clive Callender founded @NationalMOTTEP in 1991 with a goal of increasing minority donation rates. Since then, African Americans have become the leading donating population. Read @LoisElfman’s with @DiverseIssues feature story: bit.ly/2MZy8w4
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4 in 10 Parents Have Limited Access to Grocery Stores, Survey Finds | news.wttw.com/2019/08/16/4-1…

4 in 10 Parents Have Limited Access to Grocery Stores, Survey Finds

According to the latest findings from a citywide survey, Chicago parents who live in a community with limited access to grocery stores were more likely to report challenges in providing healthy meals...

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Sprinkle of magic right here!!!
AAMC Pre-Med (@AAMCPreMed) profile pictureAAMC Pre-Med@AAMCPreMed17 Aug 2019
"When I originally applied to Neurosurgery I did not match, but I dug my heels in, got back on the grind and matched the second time around. Never let anyone tell you what you can’t do." ow.ly/dZRH30pfALc
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Thank you for sharing this article @CedricMBrightMD
Cedric M. Bright, MD (he him his) (@CedricMBrightMD) profile pictureCedric M. Bright, MD (he him his)@CedricMBrightMD12 Aug 2019
The Impact of Racism on Children’s Health nyti.ms/2YXijMY This is not something that is a part of our curriculum but needs to be moving forward, reminds me of the previous article from Dr. White from Dartmouth; statnews.com/2017/09/15/pedi…
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Third year medical resident called me the nicest surgeon they'd ever worked with. Actually the best compliment I've received in months. When I was applying in surgery a lot of people told me I was "too nice". Change the narrative. #affablematters
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Who is excited for the Southern Region and Central Region Joint NAMME Conference? We are!! Get registered here: cognitoforms.com/MarshallHea…
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Very nice profile of you Dr. @CedricMBrightMD!!
Cedric M. Bright, MD (he him his) (@CedricMBrightMD) profile pictureCedric M. Bright, MD (he him his)@CedricMBrightMD4 Jun 2019
Thanks for the opportunity to be featured, I am humbled & grateful!! @BrownAlumAssoc @BSOM_Diversity @ECUBrodySOM @UNC_OSP @NationalMedAssn @NammeSR @nammenational @VanessaBrittoMD @galen_henderson @CobbInstitute @CBCFInc @GKButterfield @DrQuinnCapers4 @MannyMacMed @DoctorDaleMD
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Pioneering Geneticist’s Podcast Plums Race and Ancestry diverseeducation.com/article…
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Disability Inclusion — Moving Beyond Mission Statements | NEJM nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
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Wonderful work Dr. @CedricMBrightMD!!
Cedric M. Bright, MD (he him his) (@CedricMBrightMD) profile pictureCedric M. Bright, MD (he him his)@CedricMBrightMD15 May 2019
National Medicial Fellowship Org. Creating scholarships for students for over 72 years. 40 million dollars later and over 35k students from underrepresented backgrounds and going..... @DrQuinnCapers4 @NMFonline @NationalMedAssn @nammenational @SNMA @ECUBrodySOM @doctorty
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Best of luck to you all as you embark on your illustrious careers!!! 😉 #SNMAGrads
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So very proud of all of you! #thisiswhatadoctorlookslike #excellence
Student National Medical Association, Inc (SNMA) (@SNMA) profile pictureStudent National Medical Association, Inc (SNMA)@SNMA14 May 2019
Shoutout to all of our members graduating from medical school this month!! We are incredibly proud of all of you and we know that you are each destined to do remarkable things in your respective careers!!! You all are the EPITOME OF EXCELLENCE!!! ✊🏾🙌🏿🔥 #SNMAGrads
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Happy Friday to you all, @nammenational!!
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