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Jun 24, 2024 20 min

25. Affirmative Action & Primary Care

from Urban Service Talks Podcast Hosted by CT AHEC

In this podcast, Eddyson Altidor, a third-year dental student at UConn School of Dental Medicine, engages in a discussion with Dr. Jeffrey F. Hines, Chief Diversity Officer at UConn Health. Together, they explore affirmative action and its implications for primary care within the healthcare realm. Dr. Hines shares his expertise, providing insights into the evolution of affirmative action and its specific relevance to primary care. They address essential questions aimed at unraveling the complexities surrounding affirmative action's impact on healthcare, discussing its advantages, drawbacks, and dispelling misconceptions. Dr. Hines highlights how affirmative action impacts patients in primary care and emphasizes the role of healthcare education institutions in fostering diversity. Moreover, they discuss the need for policy changes and advocacy efforts to promote diversity and equity in primary care. Join Urban Service Talks to listen, become informed and learn more about opportunities for health professions students/professionals.

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