Providing a path for tribal students to a world of opportunities
Thanks to a generous grant from Meyer Memorial Trust, On Track OHSU! is expanding to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in health care.
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Where dental care and public health meet
Ciara Robinson faced many obstacles on her road to college. With hard work and persistence, Ciara is now a second-year dental student with a goal to work in underserved, low-income areas.
Equity in Education podcast: Daniel and Nelly
Medical students Nelly Nouboussi and Daniel Tshala talk about their journey to medical school, scholarships and how they want to change the future of health care to improve equity.
The power of personal experience
Marina grew up in rural Egypt, where oral health wasn’t a priority. Once she moved to the U.S., Marina learned about oral care and how to use a toothbrush — and fell in love with dentistry.
A tangible impact: Improving equity in medicine
A group of OHSU medical students want to improve access to education. Together, they have established an endowment to provide access to medical education for diverse students with a financial need.
How nurse-led care helped prepare for a pandemic
At risk of burnout and frequently unable to work at the top of her license, Nicole Bennett, DNP, PMHNP-BC ’09 envisioned a clinical practice model that cared for both the patient and provider.
