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Providing excellent care to all patients and minimizing racial disparities requires medical professionals to recognize and acknowledge differences within different populations. Having a diverse group of physicians -- regarding socioeconomic status, race, gender identity, and so on -- is vital.In this episode, I speak with 4th-year medical student Ruffin Tchakounte. You will learn about his experience as a black med student, his goals to improve the health of his community, and much more!If you found value in this episode, please RATE & REVIEW! It helps the podcast grow and reach more people. Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to receive your episodes automatically:Apple PodcastSpotifyGoogle PodcastJoin The Healthy Project Facebook pageHealth is a #communityeffortBe well,Corey Dion LewisSupport the show
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Providing excellent care to all patients and minimizing racial disparities requires medical professionals to recognize and acknowledge differences within different populations. Having a diverse group of physicians -- regarding socioeconomic status, race, gender identity, and so on -- is vital.
In this episode, I speak with 4th-year medical student Ruffin Tchakounte. You will learn about his experience as a black med student, his goals to improve the health of his community, and much more!
If you found value in this episode, please RATE & REVIEW! It helps the podcast grow and reach more people.
Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to receive your episodes automatically:
Apple Podcast
Spotify
Google Podcast
Join The Healthy Project Facebook page
Health is a #communityeffort
Be well,
Corey Dion Lewis
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What is The Healthy Project Podcast?
The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities.
Topics we explore include:
Health equity and structural determinants
Community-driven research and innovation
Lived experiences of marginalized populations
Public policy, systemic bias, and health outcomes
Whether you're a public health professional, social science researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, this podcast brings you grounded insights, bold ideas, and practical tools to drive change where it matters most.