Why Have We Jettisoned Aristotle’s Metaphysics? On September 26, DEAR welcomed Jacob Joseph, Professor of Medicine at Brown University and Chief of Cardiology at the VA Providence Healthcare System, as […]
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Charting Equitable Climate Futures: Insights from ...
On April 3, participants gathered via Zoom to explore the critical intersection of climate science and social justice with esteemed speaker Dr. Kim Cobb. As the Lawrence and Barbara Margolis […]
Unleashing the Power of Policy and Activism: A Rec...
On March 12, our invited speaker, Frank Amaefuna, led an enlightening conversation that explored the intersection of policy, equity, and dental care. Frank shared his valuable insights and experiences in […]
Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of Boston’s Chinato
On February 27, we hosted a compelling film screening event that delved into the challenges faced by Chinatowns in D.C., Chicago, and Boston through “A Tale of Three Chinatowns.” The […]
How a photo propelled a group of residents to crea...
On November 30, 2023, the DEAR Council hosted Dr. R.J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA. and The 15 White Coats in a talk titled, “Representation & Resilience in Medicine.” Dr. Ledet […]
Debunking Many Common Myths & Shedding Light on Th
On October 25, 2023, DEAR Council held a mock podcast conversation about “Misconceptions on Addiction.” Dr. Margie Skeer, a Weiner Hailey Family Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine focusing […]
How minority stress affects mental health
On October 13, 2023, Dr. Chase Anderson (prefers to be called Chase), an assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, spoke to students, […]
How can we improve the maternal mortality crisis f...
On September 22, 2023, the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice and DEAR Council screened Birthing Justice, a documentary released in 2023 by PBS. Birthing Justice is a […]
Systems of Oppression within Healthcare: A Social ...
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Hai Ly, LICSW, spoke to students, faculty, and staff about “Systems of Oppression within Healthcare: A Social Work Perspective.”
Having Patience for Your Multilingual Patients
On December 7, Jade Jia Ying Wu, BBA, gave a presentation to Public Health and Professional Degree (PHPD) Programs on “Having Patience for Your Multilingual Patients.”