Pipeline programs in the health professions, part 1: preserving diversity and reducing health disparities.

摘要: Background Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the health professions. Affirmative action educational pipeline programs play a vital role increasing diversity of professions, addressing opportunity gaps, reducing disparities. Part 1 this 2-part series discusses need for to assist (URMs)in entering professions importance ofthese developing cadre diverse providers reduce care inequality. Methods presents an overview medical workforce, enrichment programs, key components successful notable examples students at University Nebraska Medical Center. Recommendations improving also included. 2 reviews affirmative case law legislation along with recommendations maintaining reviewing light recent anti-affirmative challenges. Conclusion Pipeline important strategy shortage URMs professions.Anti-affirmative initiatives threaten existence these student preparation ability our nation produce physicians color other who more likely serve communities work related disparities.Programs universities academic centers must develop innovative partnerships underserved communities, adopt strategies that demonstrate strong commitment racial viable funding mechanisms support programs.