Conversations on the Oaks Podcast

Episode 8: Black Representation in Health Professions

Tracie Thomas, Pre-Health Program advisor. Photos: Sabree Hill/Dillard University.

December 2, 2020

Episode 4's conversation about COVID-19 and health disparities shone a light on the need for more Black representation in healthcare. Dillard University addresses this through their Pre-Health Program. Pre-health advisor, Tracie Thomas, discussed how the program prepares students, most of whom are African American, and how her students view their roles in health professions.
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