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Creating Diverse Pathways for the Next Generation of Doctors

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As we contend with the challenges of healthcare delivery in increasingly diverse societies, it has become evident that the medical field must reflect the populations it serves. This is not just a matter of equity; it’s a matter of quality in healthcare. Dr. Marcus Bright is an author and social impact professional.

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Why healthcare? Our region has a large healthcare industry with a significantly unmet employment demand exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Team NEO, in its 2019 Aligning Opportunities Report, zeroes in on the talent shortage facing three sectors of the economy — IT, manufacturing, and healthcare.

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Answering the Call

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While still fighting for official provider status, pharmacists have proven to be crucial in delivering care and helping address healthcare disparities. COVID-19 has placed unprecedented demands on frontline healthcare workers. Students pose with Dr. Johnnie L. Early II, dean of the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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FASHP Declares A National Crisis in Low Number of Men of Color in Health Care Professions

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The numbers indicate a lack of diversity that will negatively impact public health, education, economic stability, and the availability and quality of healthcare for all U.S. communities.

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National University Students Given Access to Work-Based Learning Via Online Platform

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Since 2021, the platform has been used in a number of NU’s different departments, from digital marketing and analytics to cybersecurity and healthcare, according to Dr. Errin Heyman, associate vice president of learning experience at NU.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

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Educational programs haven’t caught up yet, and students may be unaware of the field or intimidated by it. But it faces a shortage of workers with the necessary technical qualifications—in part because the field is so new and in part because it is highly interdisciplinary, combining biology, chemistry, engineering, and manufacturing.

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Community Colleges Up, Four-Year Schools Down in Latest Enrollment Data

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Computer science programs, more often taken by men, had their highest growth since the start of the pandemic (11.6% On the other hand, healthcare and education programs, more commonly taken by women, continued to see declines. or 25,000 students).