… on Invisible Labor Topics Health Equity Dr. Eleonor Pusey-Reid remembers being the only Afro-Latina faculty member in the MGH Institute’s nursing program when she … what it was like to be one of just a handful of people of color at the school.  “My colleagues used to say, ‘You need to put a limit on your time’,” recalls … to professors that possess knowledge and skills deeply informed by their identity for help in navigating the challenges of campus life and beyond, undertaking many …

… kids were predominantly Spanish speaking.” Gonzalez, who serves as the MVCE Fellow for the Communications Science and Disorders program, wanted to be able to gift the … would read the story,” explained Gonzalez. The students in East Boston are not the only ones who benefitted by Gonzalez’s talents and generosity. Her clinical placement … School in Dorchester, and she was able to use the materials there.  “During my placement, my students were learning English and for some of them, I did all the …

… the holiday. And both times, I have been educated about how important this day is for recognizing the emancipation of slaves and the freedom for so many who knew only a life of slavery.  On June 19th, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were … the holiday. And both times, I have been educated about how important this day is for recognizing the emancipation of slaves and the freedom for so many who knew only …

… into their current situations, which resonated with members of the current cohort for a number of reasons.  “It was great to hear from them. When I did my placement, I was faced with discrimination and I didn’t know how to address it,” … work on both individual and group projects.  “JEDI Fellows leave behind a legacy for the current Fellows to follow but they also highlight the bigger trajectory of …

… influence how people are treated in the health care system and why it’s important for healthcare professionals to be aware of that influence.  “The whole purpose of my presentation is to … get them to connect the dots to why people are desperately … the vaccine that people received. He also mentioned two books that are valuable for health professionals to read: Out in the Rural: A Mississipi Health Center and …

… Recognition for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion … Recognition for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Topics Health Equity MGH Institute of Health Professions was recognized today as the only health professions college in New England that demonstrates an outstanding … and inclusive organization. “The world needs exemplary leaders to advance care for a diverse society who can engage in equitable and anti-oppressive practices. …

… engage in deep conversations about anti-oppression and giving them tools for leading with justice and equity in their practice and workplaces beyond the IHP,” said Jammy Torres-Millet, the Associate Director for Social Justice Education & Student Engagement. “They learn skills and experiences … as a Fellow provided her with myriad benefits. “It was very beneficial to my own growth and learning. It was liberating in both a personal and professional …

… that will result in students and graduates who are better prepared to care for an increasingly diverse population. “This is transformative work that has to … Naidoo says. “They think, ‘I’m not a politician. How am I going to make changes in my patient’s life?’ So we introduce structural competencies, asking them to start at … Disorders. “It is a mostly female, white, historically privileged population, with only about 8% of our practicing clinicians identifying as diverse. That has to …

… that will complement its clinical practice degrees while providing opportunities for new jobs and advancing careers.  The MGH Institute, the only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham, New England's largest … - Leadership in Nursing Education. The part-time, online programs, designed for nurses looking to advance their career, will take about two years to complete and …

… and justice into action is something  Dr. Kimberly Truong  has been working on for some time. Truong, the executive director of the school’s  Office of Justice, … Lives Matter movement made headlines, she took a first step by hiring two students for a pilot program. The students were provided with training and mentorship and … class, we learn about looking at patients’ skin, but a lot of the textbooks only provide information on how to assess someone with light-colored skin,” Kanazawa …