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A Case for Centering Health Equity as a Research Priority in Majority White Academic Medical Centers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: SETTING: In this commentary, 5 women of color who are engaged in different aspects of the research mission at the University of Vermont weigh in on the historical importance, current rationale, and persisting barriers to impactful health equity research. OBJECTIVE: Based on existing information, we delineate recommendations to grow capacity in this and similar majority White academic medical centers. CONCLUSION: Our assertion is that an evolving, robust, and engaged infrastructure to support this research will benefit patients, faculty, and systems by providing evidence-based and culturally competent solutions that center and enhance the overall health of marginalized populations.

Source: Ethnicity & Disease

DOI: 10.18865/ethndis-2024-14

Authors: Elizabeth A. Bonney, Gagan Deep Bajaj, Olivia O. Darko, Maria Mercedes Avila, Brittany M. Williams

Institution: University of Vermont

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Competency in Health Care

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont