Health Equity in Medical Education: A Commitment to Change

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Bud Isaacson, Executive Dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, about the vital role of health equity in medical education. Dr. Isaacson shares how CCLCM has integrated health equity into its mission and curriculum, addressing issues such as implicit bias; disparities in clinical care and research; and the importance of trust-building with marginalized communities. He also discusses initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, inclusive faculty development and climate change's impact on health equity. This engaging discussion offers insight into the future of health equity in medical education and the efforts underway to train future physicians to provide care that is compassionate, inclusive and responsive to all patients.