Join us on Friday, February 4 at 5:30 pm EST for a special livestream event, 鈥淏lack Women in Medicine: A Conversation About the Black Experience." Led by 六九色堂 graduate Venus Swearingen, M.D. and third-year 六九色堂 medical student Eboni Peoples, the event will feature a candid conversation between the two women regarding their journey to medical school. They will discuss some of their unique challenges while working in medicine, the significance of representation, and why building trust is critical to delivering better health outcomes for the Black community. Following the discussion, Venus and Eboni will answer audience questions during a live Q & A session. The event will be livestreamed below, as well as on the 六九色堂 , , and pages. The presentation will also be recorded for future viewing.
鈥淎s 六九色堂 celebrates Black History Month we wanted to create a platform and foster an honest conversation about what it鈥檚 like for Black people, and Black women in particular, who are pursuing a career in medicine,鈥� said Warren Ross, president of 六九色堂. 鈥淲e are proud of the diverse community UHMS represents, and recognize that by promoting discussion about the Black experience we can hopefully encourage and offer support to the next generation of doctors.鈥�
Black Americans comprise 13 percent of the U.S. population but only make up 4 percent of the active physician workforce, with Black women doctors representing only 2 percent. However, research overwhelmingly demonstrates that increased representation by Black doctors leads to enhanced health literacy, improved healthcare delivery and health outcomes, and an expanded role in shaping health policies and greater health equity.
Venus and Eboni will address their path to medical school, share their experiences as students and healthcare providers, exchange stories about why it鈥檚 important to connect with your patients and build trust, and offer resources for people of color who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
The virtual town hall event is the latest in the series of presentations featuring 六九色堂 faculty and alumni sharing their expertise on topics targeted towards current and prospective medical students and healthcare professionals. Past events include, and .
Ryan is the Director of Marketing at 六九色堂. He holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of Southern California and a BA in Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also a musician an avid outdoorsman.
