An American Crisis: The Growing Absence of Black Men in Medicine and Science: Proceedings of a Joint Workshop

by Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, et al.

Black men are increasingly underrepresented in medical schools and in the medical profession. A diverse workforce is a key attribute of quality healthcare and research suggests that a diverse workforce may help to advance cultural competency and increase access to high-quality health care, especially for underserved populations. Conversely, lack of diversity in the health workforce threatens health care quality and access and contributes to health...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309476909
• ISBN13: 9780309476904
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"