A Conversation with Dr. Jasmine Weiss: Advancing Inclusion in Medicine
Episode description
Imagine the possibility of transforming healthcare by increasing the representation of black and brown physicians. This episode features the passionate Dr Jasmine Weiss, a pediatrician, diversity, equity and inclusion researcher, and children's book author. Her inspiring journey intersects health, education, and economic mobility in minority communities. Her family's influence, particularly the role of her father, has shaped a path that attempts to redefine the healthcare landscape. She shares candidly about her family, her role as an Assistant Professor at UNC School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics and CEO of iDream Enterprise LLC, and her quest for a more diverse healthcare system. We also tackle the ever-pervasive issue of balancing multiple roles in life. Dr Jasmine Weiss is a shining example of this, juggling her profession, research, podcasts, and entrepreneurial pursuits. We dive into her research and the significant contribution of Historically Black Colleges to the physician workforce. Weiss introduces us to innovative initiatives like Health Career Boot Camps and her upcoming mobile platform, BlackMed Connect, aimed at inspiring younger students to pursue medicine. Her vision for a diverse healthcare workforce and the importance of early action will leave you compelled and eager for action.