Analysis: How the Black doctor shortage is rooted in systemic racism

Analysis: How the Black doctor shortage is rooted in systemic racism

The overall shortage of Black doctors in the U.S. isn’t improving, despite a rapid rise in Black physicians over the past 20 years. What’s worse is that the Trump administration’s push to end affirmative action and DEI programs is likely to make it even more difficult for Black students to earn medical degrees. That, in turn, can mean poorer health outcomes for Black people. This is because studies show that Black people have less access to medi…