Thread by @TheRealDoctorT

So about COVID & Health Disparities?
What is @emoryhealthcare @GradyHealth doing about this on a Structural Level?
Very Good Question!
It is institutions that we focus on, not just ppl
Let's Begin!
@TheRealDoctorT #ShareTheMicNowMed @arghavan_salles @FutureDocs @EmoryNews
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Sometimes there is sooo much going on at once it's hard to keep up.
But let this be the Guide to #DEI at @EmoryUniversity!
Follow me and I'll show you around.
Don't stop at the attractions too long you may get lost,
But Do follow everyone who is linked! 😉
@TypicallySilent
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#DEI introducing @EmoryDOMRyse #DOING THE #WORK!
Vision Statement: "To be a destination and model for inclusive caring, training, development, and celebration of a diverse patient population and workforce"
@TypicallySilent #ShareTheMicNowMed
@arghavan_salles @DrHowardLiu
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But HEY!?!
Who is in charge of such a beautiful vision, well who else... #Emoryphysicans
#BlackWomeninMedicine
#BlackMenInMedicine
#BlackExcellence

Let me introduce you to the team!

#ShareTheMicNowMed @deled_dele @Surgeon4aCure @DrLindaMD @FutureDocs @cjchiu @Okanlami

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#BlackWomeninMedicine #Wearsmanyhats
Dr. Bussey-Jones
RYSE Vice-Chair of #DEI
#Professor of Medicine
Chief of General Medicine and Geriatrics for Emory @GradyHealth
Director of education for Emory’s Urban Health Initiative.

@TypicallySilent

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#Healthpolicy Guru
Follow @docwithapurpose ASAP if you care about Rules, Regulations, and anything POLICY related.
That should be EVERYONE!!
There is no one she doesn't know.
I had the pleasure of spending 2 weeks of wards w/ her.
#excellentclinician
#ShareTheMicNowMed
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And who else but #goat Storyteller @gradydoctor I'm sure you have read stories from her blog. Or are anxiously awaiting her tag-team project with @thenocturnists on Black voices.
Check her story on Bias - if she got it, you do too!
@TypicallySilent
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gradydoctor.com/search?q=bias

What about CDIC? Churchwell Diversity and Inclusion Collective
OH you mean the Organization spearheaded by @gradydoc and future Emory IM Cheif Resident #notontwitter Sarah Wondemenah.
They are pretty dope! @_shubagarwal
Mentoring, Advocating and #givingback
@TypicallySilent
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#BlackExcellence #BlackWomeninMedicine #BlackMenInMedicine
If you want to know more about health disparities from the ones who do it and #liveit every day.
Follow ALL OF THEM!!
@DrQuinnCapers4 @UREssien @uche_blackstock @DrFNA @docmosho
#ShareTheMicNowMed @TypicallySilent

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#SimplyExcellent @EmoryGastroHep
@JChristieMD Excellent clinician and Dedicated teacher. So much #wisdom
U still there?
CTA! Tell us what you or your organization is doing to combat Inequality and Health Disparities!👊
@TypicallySilent #ShareTheMicNowMed @DrHowardLiu

/Fin