Strong Black Women on My Side: A Conversation with Mercedes Scott

"As a doctor, I want to treat the whole person." - Mercedes ScottSummaryMercedes Scott, MD/MPH dual degree candidate at UCLA and UC Berkeley, sits down with BlackFemaleProject podcast guest host Leslie Stoval. Raised in South Central Los Angeles by a public school teacher who instilled the importance of education, Mercedes is a lifelong scholar who speaks to the impact of having strong Black women on her side throughout her journey. She recounts how her family’s battle with a particular disease sparked her interest in medicine and serving the community, and offers her wisdom on the ways in which systemic racism and other systemic inequities impact healthcare.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.Resources:Minority Medical AllianceOverview of Huntington’s Disease - https://hdsa.org/what-is-hd/overview-of-huntingtons-disease/#:~:text=Huntington's%20disease%20(HD)%20is%20a,years%20and%20has%20no%20cureFood Deserts - Food Empowerment Project https://foodispower.org/access-health/food-deserts/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/