Podcast appearances and mentions of urban health initiative

Dr. Jada Bussey-Jones is the Chief of General Medicine and Geriatrics at Emory University, Professor of Medicine and Vice-Chair of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Department of Medicine, and the Director for Education for Emory's Urban Health Initiative, where she has a strong interest in minority health and healthcare disparities. In addition to her local work, Dr. Jones is involved with several regional and national organizations, including serving as the chair of the National Disparities Education Task Force for the Society of General Internal Medicine. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the American Business Women's Association Award for Community Service, Emory's Nanette Wenger Service Award, and the Society of General Medicine National Award for Mentorship in Education. Self-discovery is not something Dr. Jada Bussey-Jones takes lightly. Today, the Chief of General Medicine and Geriatrics at Emory University's Grady Memorial Hospital shares her story: She is a Black woman, a descendant of slaves, and a first generation college student. She found that fostering strong relationships with a diverse group of mentors is what kept her afloat after feeling lost in clinical training. Yet, she realized that the onus of mentoring falls on the mentee: As students, we have a responsibility to define our objectives for a mentoring relationship. We must be proactive about setting expectations and scheduling sessions with our mentors. And above all, we must place high value on identifying our passion and setting our own goals. So, as young physicians forging our path, let self-discovery be our guide. Lets get clear on what we really want, and use the tremendous power of mentorship to propel ourselves forward to newer heights. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Service learning is important. Your role as a physician is broader than just the clinical encounter. 2. There is tremendous power in mentorship. Through being mentored by others, you are able to pursue a journey of continual self-discovery. 3. Be proactive. Pursue mentors and seek to get on their schedule. Work to meet with them on a regular basis.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. On November 20, 2012, nearly 200 South Side faith leaders and University of Chicago representatives attended the annual Faith Leaders Breakfast and Community Briefing. The University of Chicago Medicine event updated community members about the latest work by UChicago's Urban Health Initiative, local faith-based organizations, and more. Learn more about the Urban Health Initiative at http://uhi.uchospitals.edu/

Guest: Eric Whitaker, MD Host: Bruce Japsen An initiative sprouting on the South Side of Chicago that was once led by First Lady Michelle Obama aims to become a national model for re-educating communities on everything from appropriate emergency department usage to outpatient care and healthy life choices. Dr. Eric Whitaker, executive vice president of strategic affiliations and associate dean of community-based research at the University of Chicago Medical Center, tells host Bruce Japsen about the Urban Health Initiative and what it aims to achieve.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Chicago's South Side community, made up of one million people in more than 30 neighborhoods, has a critical need for quality health care. It's among the unhealthiest in the country, with high rates of diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. Learn about theUniversity of Chicago Medical Center's commitment to develop a true health care system in its surrounding community--one that connects doctors, nurses, health centers, and hospitals, and through meaningful collaboration ensures residents have access to quality health care and a"medical home."Explore with its leader--Eric E. Whitaker, MD'93, MPH, a Pritzker alumnus who grew up on the South Side--how the Urban Health Initiative will strengthen this network, improve the long-term health of South Side residents, and serve as a model of urban care that can be replicated in other cities across the nation with underserved communities and those affected by health disparities.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Chicago's South Side community, made up of one million people in more than 30 neighborhoods, has a critical need for quality health care. It's among the unhealthiest in the country, with high rates of diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. Learn about theUniversity of Chicago Medical Center's commitment to develop a true health care system in its surrounding community--one that connects doctors, nurses, health centers, and hospitals, and through meaningful collaboration ensures residents have access to quality health care and a"medical home."Explore with its leader--Eric E. Whitaker, MD'93, MPH, a Pritzker alumnus who grew up on the South Side--how the Urban Health Initiative will strengthen this network, improve the long-term health of South Side residents, and serve as a model of urban care that can be replicated in other cities across the nation with underserved communities and those affected by health disparities.