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AMWA Diversity Dialogues is an interdisciplinary podcast that is designed to promote diversity of thought through unfiltered and honest conversations about all topics related to diversity and inclusion, that highlight the disparities and inequities in med

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    • Jul 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from AMWA Diversity Dialogues

    Tackling Health Disparities Through Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 48:17


    In this episode of the American Medical Women's Association Diversity Dialogues, we are joined by Garrett Davis, a renowned playwright whose works shine a spotlight on critical medical issues such as Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. Garrett's plays uniquely present these topics from the perspectives of those affected, including patients, family members, caregivers, and doctors, while also providing valuable educational insights. With a primary focus on the African American community, Garrett and his team travel across the country to perform these impactful plays, fostering engagement with local communities and health organizations. Join us as we explore how theater can be a powerful tool for health education and advocacy. Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.unforgettableplay.com

    Breaking Silence: Sanjeevani's Mission to Protect and Empower

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 52:32


    In this episode of AMWA's Diversity Dialogues, we are joined by Promila Kumar from Sanjeevani, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to supporting South Asian American women facing domestic violence. Our guest discusses the unique challenges faced by South Asian women, the culturally sensitive services Sanjeevani provides, and the impact of their work on the community. Tune in to hear about the vital role of advocacy, education, and community support in addressing and overcoming domestic violence in the South Asian American population. Please note: This episode discusses topics related to domestic violence, which may be distressing to some listeners. Mentioned In This Episodes https://sanjeevani4u.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist

    South Asian Reproductive Justice Survey Study

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 48:40


    It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Our returning guest, Dr. Shilpa Darivemula discusses her motivations for creating the survey, the unique challenges faced by South Asians in menstrual health and gynecological care, and the importance of promoting menstrual equity. If you are of South Asian decent, please follow the link below to complete the survey. https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56Cq9IGcG3PEoN8

    LGBTQ Advocacy in Aging and Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 46:51


    In this episode, we're joined again by Donald Bell, a passionate advocate for addressing disparities in the aging LGBTQ population. With a focus on health and overall longevity, Donald sheds light on the unique challenges faced by older LGBTQ individuals and the critical need for inclusive policies and support systems. From discussing the impact of medical issues and social isolation to redefining the concept of family within the LGBTQ community, this episode explores the intersection of identity, community, and health outcomes.

    Empowering Change Through Alzheimer's Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 47:58


    In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Alzheimer's disease within the African American community. Join us as we engage with Dr. Carl Hill, a dedicated advocate working to raise awareness and eliminate disparities in Alzheimer's care; providing invaluable insights into the importance of education, access, and community involvement. Mentioned In This Episode https://www.alz.org/press/spokespeople/carl_v_hill_phd_mph

    Exploring Equality in Reproductive Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 56:02


    Dr. David Adamson talks about disparities in access to fertility and reproductive healthcare and the various communities and groups that are affected. There is work to be done in clinical research and policy making to bridge the gap. Mentioned In This Episode ARC Fertility https://www.arcfertility.com/ ASRM https://www.reproductivefacts.org/ https://resolve.org/

    Engaging The Community Through Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 48:35


    Dr. John Artis, Chiropractor and active community member, shares his philosophy on health; how he engages his patients in building healthy lifestyles and healing their bodies using Functional Medicine practices and fostering a sense of self-empowerment and autonomy. Mentioned In This Episode: ⁠https://healthonearth.org/about/⁠ ⁠https://www.ifm.org/ 

    Closing The Gap With LGBTQIA Health Disparities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 49:07


    There are so many health disparities in the LGBTQIA Community population and providers in the field have a long way to go. Donald Bell joins Dr. Neelum Aggarwal and Dr. Chyanne Brown to talk about his experience with the healthcare system and some of the ways in which Physicians can improve.

    An Intimate Gander At Military Improvements In Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 55:35


    CDR Janelle Marra joins our host Dr. Chyanne Brown in a discussion with CDR Monica D. Ormeno, on her experiences over the years as an LGBTQ+ Navy Psychiatrist and the many advancements in the US Armed forces that they have both seen unfold.

    Biomarkers And Mental Health Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 43:24


    Dr. Neelum Aggarwal sits down with Dr. Diane C. Gooding to talk about her current research assessing biomarkers as it relates to mental health conditions, specifically Schizophrenia and Alzheimers. Mentioned In This Episode: Link to the Study: https://tinyurl.com/y4yzuuzr Contact Dr. Gooding: pathsresearch@psych.wisc.edu

    Innovations and DocPreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 60:22


    Dima Elissa, AMWA's Tech and Innovation Lead, brings on Dr. Ashlesha Patel, OB/GYN, Founder and Innovator of RepLi and Smart HERO Product Line. Here how this DocPreneur balances her profession while forging her way in the tech world. Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.repli.online https://www.apdesignshealth.com https://vismed3d.com/

    Cultural Competency: Approaching The Patient As A Whole Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 57:44


    Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, is joined by our Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Neelum Aggarwal. Dr. Beverley discusses her creation of "The Bridge Team", an interdisciplinary task force that focuses on the patient as a human being in order to combat issues of non-compliance, patient satisfaction, and improve overall health outcomes. By improving cultural competency, the medical team can approach the patient in a nonjudgemental way. Mentioned In This Episode: https://drbeverley.com

    Homelessness, A Healthcare Issue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 49:57


    Nelly Vazquez Rowland from A Safe Haven in Chicago IL, talks about homelessness in the community and how her organization is making innovative impacts on this social and healthcare issue. Their unique model integrates all aspects of a person's life and aims to equip those they serve with the necessary tools for sustainability. Mentioned In This Episode https://www.asafehaven.org https://legiscan.com/IL/text/HB3949/id/2303768 https://www.amazon.com/HEALING-Stories-Overcome-Homeless-Epidemics/dp/173423699X

    Siblings Caring For Parents With Dementia: A Study On The Role of Family Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 44:56


    Dr. Megan Gilligan shares her current study on family dynamics as it relates to the care of those with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia, with Dr. Neelum Aggarwal and our host Dr. Chyanne Brown. Mentioned In This Episode: You can learn more about participating in the study by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2kyzk5he or you can contact Dr. Gilligan directly: mgilliga@iastate.edu or 515-294-5074.

    BrainGuide: Opening The Discussion Around Brain Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 52:29


    The conversation about dementia and brain health can be a difficult one in different communities. BrainGuide by UsAgainstAlzheimer's is a first-of-its-kind platform that empowers people with knowledge and resources to take the best next steps in managing their own or a loved one's brain health. Brooks Kenny speaks with Dr. Neelum Aggarwal and host Dr. Chyanne Brown about the BrainGuide's success in the year since its creation. Mentioned In This Episode BrainGuide https://mybrainguide.org UsAgainstAlzheimer's https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org

    brain health usagainstalzheimer
    Chronic Diseases Advocacy Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 41:33


    Brooke Hartenstein, MD candidate 2024 has created a virtual educational advocacy series that highlights chronic conditions disproportionately affecting women and conditions with under-discussed gender disparities. Learn more about the work being done and how you can get involved on this episode. Dr. Aggarwal is back to facilitate the conversation. Mentioned In This Episode: Speaker Sign up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaBe1nU02cxA2Zv9Ft83ieQqPMrwOt9Dw19psTil_G8op9Ow/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Series: Race.Culture.OBGYN - The Buckets of DEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 51:49


    In the first official installment of our collaboration series with Race.Culture.OBGYN, we talk with Dr. Rachel Bervell, who shares from personal experience on some of the eight engagement inclusions from the AAMC survey and how they have played out in her medical career this far. Dr. Shilpa Darivemula and Dr. Anusha Venkatesh join our host Dr. Chyanne Brown to facilitate the conversation. Mentioned In This Episode: Instagram: theblackobgynproject Institute For Healing and Justice In Medicine https://www.instituteforhealingandjustice.org

    Conscious Anti-Racism, An Approach That Starts Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 44:15


    Dr. Jill Wener, introduced the AMWA JEDI Council to the Emotional Freedom Technique aka Tapping, in one of our monthly meetings. On this episode she expands on the topic as well as the subject of Conscious Anti-Racism, where she continues to work, grow and help others navigate. A nationally-renowned expert in physician wellness, Jill has published several articles on KevinMD, led physician wellness programs around the country, and lectured at the national level on stress and the benefits of meditation and tapping. https://www.jillwener.com

    Series: Race.Culture.OBGYN - The Start Of Many Important Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 34:57


    On this episode, Dr. Shilpa Darivemula, a chief OBGYN resident at Dartmouth and Dr. Anusha Venkatesh, a recent medical graduate from Kasturba Medical College, India, introduce this new mini series, brought to you in collaboration with Race.Culture.OBGYN. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released a research report titled: Measuring Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine: The Diversity Engagement Survey. Based on this report, the Diversity Engagement Survey (DES) is subdivided into eight engagement inclusion factors which formed the framework for developing DES. This series will explore the intricacies of these factors and what they mean to physicians, patients, and individuals. Join us in the upcoming episodes, as we talk to individuals in sexual and reproductive health that are doing impactful work in medicine, law, and public policy. The goal of this series is to initiate organic conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, culture, and other factors that can result in tangible change for the future of healthcare and society. Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/equity-diversity-inclusion/engagement-survey

    Literary Devices For Medical Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 45:36


    Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, Assistant Professor of Neurology, discusses how creative expression has had a positive impact on her mental well-being as a physician. Mentioned In This Episode https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/putting-on-my-daily-mascara.html https://www.vumc.org/neurology/person/lealani-mae-leah-acosta-md-mph https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/05/04/lealani-mae-acosta-unmasking-asian-discrimination-against-healthcare-workers-during-covid-19/

    Transgender Youth & The Battle Against American Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 38:13


    Dr. Jessica Kremen, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Boston Children's Hospital, shares about her work with transgender children and adolescents. With so many recent legislations directed at transgender youth, how do we navigate separating politics from patient and family autonomy? Mentioned In This Episode: BE-U https://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/a-_-e/be-u

    Navigating The Residency Cycle During A Global Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 68:08


    New graduates, Aimen Vanood MD and Aryana Sharrak MD, discuss how they were able to adjust to the new procedures and protocols of the residency matching process, successfully. In this candid conversation we discuss how to navigate the virtual experience as well as fielding questions that may be appropriate when it comes to Diversity issues.

    Native American Health & Cultural Revitalization

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 46:20


    Dr. Allison Empey, General Pediatrician and citizen of the Confederated Tribes Of Grand Ronde, shares with us her first hand knowledge of the disparities of health within Native American communities and how this has led to distrust in healthcare as a whole. Innovations and representation are playing an important role in the efforts to bridge these gaps and create a pathway for better outcomes. Mentioned In This Episode: Northwest Native American Center Of Excellence https://www.nnacoe.org Tribal Health Scholars https://www.nnacoe.org/tribal-health-scholars Health Pathway Coaching https://www.nnacoe.org/health-pathway-coaching

    Series: Leadership Of The Future - Using Technology To Teach Students About Dementia & Empathy (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 35:13


    We continue our conversation with Emily Phelps, joined by Johanna Balas who has expanded on the project by including CNAs who interact with patients with dementia on a more consistent basis. The experience and insight gained has shown them how important this work is and how much more there is to be done. Mentioned In This Episode: http://bit.ly/EmbodiedLabs http://bit.ly/EmbodiedLabsCaseStudy http://bit.ly/AMWADiversityDialogues https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html Abstract by Johanna Balas https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2021-01/health-systems-science-impact-challenge.pdf

    Racism: Asian & Pacific Islanders - Stop The Hate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 38:16


    With the recent events in Atlanta on the forefronts of our minds, Dr. Yuemei Zhang, Anesthesia Resident at University of Washington - Seattle, talks with us about her personal experience with increasing racially charged violence aimed at Asians and Pacific Islanders. There is a history of violence based in stereotypical ideology that needs to be addressed and erased, but awareness is the first step. Mentioned In This Episode https://stopaapihate.org - Stop AAPI Hate https://www.csusb.edu/hate-and-extremism-center - Center For The Study of Hate and Extremism

    Veterans Health Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 46:41


    Our Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Neelum Aggarwal facilitates a conversation with Kevin Hull, lawyer, who works closely in Veterans' health and other issues where advocacy is essential. At any level, regardless of the field of work or interest, anyone can get involved at the community level to move the issues forward towards solutions.

    Rural Health; A Multifaceted Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 59:03


    Rural Health issues span so many domains and there are so many definitions that have been assigned. Dr. Sameer Vohra joins the conversation highlighting the impact of differing cultural backgrounds on the specific needs of certain communities. Dr. Vidhya Prakash is back to enhance the conversation with her experience in the field. Mentioned In This Episode https://www.beyondflexner.org Beyond Flexner Alliance https://nhsc.hrsa.gov National Health Service Corps.

    Series: Leadership Of The Future - Using Technology To Teach Students About Dementia & Empathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 41:59


    Emily Phelps, student leader, is here to discuss how she used Virtual Reality technology to create programing for students to understand Dementia and analyze their own implicit biases. With the help of Embodied Labs, the program continues to develop in ways that have furthered understanding and knowledge around Dementia and its unique experiences for patients. Dr. Neelum Aggarwal facilitates the conversation about the program and the various health disparities highlighted. Mentioned In This Episode: http://bit.ly/EmbodiedLabs http://bit.ly/EmbodiedLabsCaseStudy http://bit.ly/AMWADiversityDialogues https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html

    Series: Leadership Of The Future - AMWA Pre-Med Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 60:15


    Meet Alexandra Alondra Alvarez and Anna Vardapetyan, student leadership of AMWA's Pre-Med Student Division. If you needed some additional inspiration to pursue your passions or refuel your drive, these future physicians have enough enthusiasm and motivation to go around. Here about what the division is doing to make a difference in their own way. Mentioned In This Episode https://www.amwa-doc.org/pre-medical-students/ https://www.facebook.com/Premedical-Division-American-Medical-Womens-Association-507969396057502 Instagram: @amwapremed

    LGBTQ & Reproductive Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 53:39


    Dr. Laurel Waters, President- Elect of AMWA, discusses with Dr. Patricia Robertson the issues faced by the LGBTQ community surrounding reproductive health and their rights. Mentioned In this Episode Women In Medicine https://womeninmedicine.org American Medical Association https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/lgbtq-course GLMA & Lesbian Health Fund http://www.glma.org LAMBDA Legal https://www.lambdalegal.org National Center For Lesbian Rights https://www.nclrights.org Williams Institute UCLA School of Law https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/visualization/lgbt-stats/?topic=LGBT&area=4#density

    Series: Leadership Of The Future - Students Leaders of The Section of Diversity & Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 34:55


    Aryana Sharrak and Aimen Vanood talk about their journey into the medical field. As 4th year medical students, they are on the cusp of entering a career they have dreamed of for years. Each of them has a unique background that has led them down this path. Both have been working diligently in the SoDI on various projects that will likely have lasting impacts. This is the first installment in a series of conversations with student leadership.

    Residency Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 36:59


    Dr. Merry Jean Losso (PGY2), inspiration behind Diversity Dialogues, joins the podcast with Dr. Dahima Cintron (PGY3). We discuss their involvement with AMWA's SoDI over the years and how they have transitioned into their roles in residency and their experiences with health disparities.

    Breast Health Disparities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 40:06


    Dr. Ana Maria Lopez and Dr. Nathalie Johnson discuss their experience in breast health, biases, disparities and social determinants that affect how minority women are screened, diagnosed and treated. Links Mentioned in this Episode https://komenoregon.org/african-american-initiative/ by Dr. Nathalie Johnson https://www.azchow.org by Dr. Ana Maria Lopez

    HIV & Stigmatization in the Rural Health Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 67:53


    We continue our conversation surrounding Rural Health Disparities with sub-committee lead, Dr. Vidhya Sundareshan. Special guest, Dr. Alice Thornton joins us to discuss her experience with HIV patients, the stigmas they face and the challenges surrounding comprehensive care.

    Gender & Racial Gaps In Healthcare Innovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 50:05


    From our Innovations Sub-committee, Dr. Vidhya Prakash is back with her mentor and sponsor Dr. Wendi El-Amin. They discuss with host Chyanne Brown how important representation is in the field of technology and science for girls and minorities, sharing their experiences and personal anecdotes.

    Rural Health Disparities - The Digital Divide

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 46:35


    Featuring our Rural Health Sub-committee, Host Chyanne Brown talks with Dr. Vidhya Prakash, co-lead of the committee and special guest Dr. Kim Templeton to discuss the many issues facing both patients and physicians in rural communities.

    AMWA Diversity Dialogues Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 53:18


    In the inaugural episode of AMWA Diversity Dialogues, host Chyanne Brown talks with Dr. Nicole Sandhu (AMWA National President) & Dr. Neelum Aggarwal (AMWA Chief Diversity Officer) about how AMWA has been undertaking D&I issues as an organization and what they hope to see for the future!

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