ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Equity in STEMM, host Jinja Birkenbeuel welcomes Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin, Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor of Family Medicine and Medical Education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Joined by CPASS Foundation Executive Director Dr. Stephen Martin, this conversation delves into the urgent need for diversity in medical education and healthcare leadership. Dr. El-Amin shares her personal journey, the challenges of underrepresentation in medicine, and the steps universities can take to create more inclusive learning environments. Tune in for a powerful discussion on equity, mentorship, and systemic change in health professions.
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Production Company: CPASS Foundation
Post-Production Company: Birk Creative
Music Composer: Grant Birkenbeuel
