In this episode, Donna talks to Dr. Rebekah Fenton, author of the viral essay “The First (Black) Fellow,” about her experience being a fellow-in-training in adolescent medicine, the challenges she and other BIPOC clinicians face, and what we must do to support the next generation of healthcare professionals. 

During this episode, you will learn about: 

• Dr. Fenton’s experience being both the first fellow and first Black fellow in a major children’s hospital
• The power of representation by BIPOC clinicians, especially for young patients 
• What healthcare leaders and medical educators must do to help support the next generation of clinicians 
• The importance of examining how we truly incorporate diversity in our own environments 

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Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber.