The Freedom House Ambulance Service helped establish the national training model for EMS programs, but abruptly shut down in 1975.
Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
In the Spotlight: Identifying hidden hurdles for mothers in medicine
This "In the Spotlight" features Jessica Gold, a pediatric hospitalist who lobbied to remove an obstacle to career advancement for physicians who are mothers.
Elevating women leaders in global health
Michele Barry shares her expierence at the third Women Leaders in Global Health Conference, held this fall in Rwanda. The conference began at Stanford.
Choices, trade-offs and accomplishments at the Women in Medicine and Science event
The Stanford Medical Alumni Association hosted the Women in Medicine and Science event, celebrating the accomplishments of women scientists and physicians.
Microaggressions common in the medical workplace, Stanford study suggests
Women medical faculty report subtle prejudices and other microaggressions commonly occur in the workplace, a Stanford study finds.
“Two Minds” two years later: Still curious about sex differences in cognition? Here are some resources
A Stanford Medicine magazine article on sex differences in the brain remains popular; this article provides additional information.
Teen gender norms linked to lower socioeconomic status in highly masculine males
Attitudes about gender that male teens encounter during high school can shape their educational achievements and careers, a new study has found.
Thanks to my parents, I can venture on, alone
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged feature, second-year medical student Tasnim Ahmed reflects on how her education separates her from her parents.
Recognizing the LGBTQ+ community at Stanford: ‘We should be a beacon’
At Stanford Medicine's second annual LGBTQ+ forum, participants shared how education, research and care could be more inclusive of sex & gender minorities.
Watching for eating disorders in transgender teens
A Stanford study finds that more than half of transgender teenagers intentionally gain or lose weight to align their bodies with their gender identity.
Scope@10,000: Why I am a LGBTQ ally
Audrey Shafer's childhood was made immeasurably happier by the gay neighbors who made her feel loved, welcome and accepted.
In the Spotlight: Helping children — and medical residents — grow and thrive
This In the Spotlight features Lahia Yemane, a pediatrician and associate program director for the pediatrics residency program.
From Eritrea to Stanford, PA student sees ‘the positive in every negative’
Rahwa Sebhatu, a Stanford physician assistant student, shares the story of leaving an authoritarian regime in Africa to follow her dream.
A celebration of disability at Stanford Medicine
Members of Stanford Medicine, proud to call themselves disabled, describe how their disabilities enhance their caregiving at a recent event.
“Reach back, engage, and just do it”: Tips to enhance diversity in medicine
At a recent event, Ohio cardiologist Quinn Capers shared his perspective on the importance of cultivating diversity in medicine.
Glitter and guns: A Stanford doctor’s life in the disaster zone
Stanford physician Barbie Barrett has had a long career in emergency and disaster medicine; she discusses it here.