The DEI Shift

A podcast focusing on shifting the way we think and talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field. The title, The DEI Shift, uses a common acronym DEI (standing for diversity, equity, and inclusion) as a play on the idea of a “day shift”, the time in the hospital when the daytime teams come in, bring fresh perspectives to the issues that arose overnight, and progress patient care forward. This podcast is aimed at: 1) bringing new perspectives and a more inclusive approach to the discussions of diversity issues in healthcare, 2) shifting us away from avoidance, fatigue, and negative connotations that have become attached to these topics, and 3) transitioning these discussions from mere classroom didactics into relevant, day-to-day, organic conversation and application.

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Voices of URiM Pre-Med Students

April 22, 2021 • The DEI Shift • Season 3 • Episode 1

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Welcome to Season 3! To kick off this season, we hand off the mic to three incredible URiM (underrepresented in medicine) undergraduate pre-med students to share their journeys into the medical field. We hear about their common challenges, their strong sense of purpose to be a physician advocate for their community, and about their vision to improve the diversity and inclusivity of the medical field. This episode will leave you inspired!

Episode Credits:
Co-Hosts/Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Maggie Kozman,
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany Leung
Senior Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Dr. Maggie Kozman
Editor/Assistant Producers: Emily Han, Joanna Jain
Production Assistants: Likitha Aradhyula, Lynn Nguyen
Website/Art Design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman

Special Thanks: Dr. Brittane Parker, Oye Bosompra, and Nyah Rodman

Connect with us on Instagram and X at @TheDEIShift and via email at thedeishift@gmail.com!