24 min
Dr. Joedrecka Brown Speights: Well-being and Inclusivity in Family Medicine Inside Family Medicine
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In this Inside Family Medicine episode, Team AAFP’s Emily Holwick talks with Joedrecka Brown Speights, M.D., FAAFP, about the power of mentorship; the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in medical education; and how DEI can help physicians improve their well-being.
Dr. Brown Speights is chair, professor and clinician in the Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. In 2017, she was an inaugural fellow of the George Washington University Leaders for Health Equity International Fellowship, now known as the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity. That experience, she told AAFP National Conference attendees in 2020, helped her "solidify and articulate the things I wanted to do."
"If you’d like to help people thrive and flourish in life, medicine is a great career choice and especially family medicine,” she says in this episode. The conversation touches on the Academy’s EveryONE Project and the AAFP’s upcoming 2024 Physician Health and Well-being Conference, where Dr. Brown Speights co-presents a pre-conference panel titled "Well Women in Medicine: Sustaining Successful Clinicians, Educators, Researchers, and Leaders in Medicine" (May 5) and, during the conference, an individual workshop titled "Well Women in Medicine: Addressing DEI to Thrive" (May 6).
Let us know your thoughts about our new podcast via email. Be sure to share this episode with your followers on social media and tag the AAFP.
Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:52 Dr. Joedrecka Brown Speights Journey into Medicine 01:34 The Role of Mentorship in Medicine 03:41 The Importance of Representation in Medicine 06:04 Encouraging Diversity in Medicine 09:31 Addressing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health 13:03 Promoting Maternal Child Health Equity 17:04 Physician Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 22:10 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 23:22 Outro and Disclaimer Disclaimer: Copyright 2024. AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.
In this Inside Family Medicine episode, Team AAFP’s Emily Holwick talks with Joedrecka Brown Speights, M.D., FAAFP, about the power of mentorship; the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in medical education; and how DEI can help physicians improve their well-being.
Dr. Brown Speights is chair, professor and clinician in the Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. In 2017, she was an inaugural fellow of the George Washington University Leaders for Health Equity International Fellowship, now known as the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity. That experience, she told AAFP National Conference attendees in 2020, helped her "solidify and articulate the things I wanted to do."
"If you’d like to help people thrive and flourish in life, medicine is a great career choice and especially family medicine,” she says in this episode. The conversation touches on the Academy’s EveryONE Project and the AAFP’s upcoming 2024 Physician Health and Well-being Conference, where Dr. Brown Speights co-presents a pre-conference panel titled "Well Women in Medicine: Sustaining Successful Clinicians, Educators, Researchers, and Leaders in Medicine" (May 5) and, during the conference, an individual workshop titled "Well Women in Medicine: Addressing DEI to Thrive" (May 6).
Let us know your thoughts about our new podcast via email. Be sure to share this episode with your followers on social media and tag the AAFP.
Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:52 Dr. Joedrecka Brown Speights Journey into Medicine 01:34 The Role of Mentorship in Medicine 03:41 The Importance of Representation in Medicine 06:04 Encouraging Diversity in Medicine 09:31 Addressing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health 13:03 Promoting Maternal Child Health Equity 17:04 Physician Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 22:10 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 23:22 Outro and Disclaimer Disclaimer: Copyright 2024. AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.
24 min