In this first of a two-part series on racism in medicine, we discuss why racism relates to burnout (1:10), a brief history of the racism in medicine (3:20), and with our contributing guests Dr. Maya Khandker, Dr. Audrey Li, Dr. Elyon Obamedo (6:22), joining the discussion to provide individual experiences of being clinicians of color (8:52), the significance of advocacy work as physicians (25:15), and the need for continued discussion on issues of race in medicine (31:35).

In this first of a two-part series on racism in medicine, we discuss why racism relates to burnout

a brief history of the racism in medicine

and with our contributing guests Dr. Maya Khandker, Dr. Audrey Li, Dr. Elyon Obamedo

joining the discussion to provide individual experiences of being clinicians of color

the significance of advocacy work as physicians

and the need for continued discussion on issues of race in medicine

Racism in Medicine: Part 2

Shrinking Burnout is a podcast focused upon furthering the discussion on clinician burnout, wellness, and resilience. We are two resident psychiatrists, Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan and Dr. Andy Wu, who interview healthcare professionals across the country to hear their stories amidst this COVID19 pandemic. 

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