Dr. Hardin's Stories of Diversity

In this week’s episode of "Promising Young Surgeon," we peel back the curtain on a topic that often remains hidden in the shadows of the medical community: the experience of minorities in non-diverse residency programs. Dr. Frances Mei shares her personal journey through the lens of her own residency—where her height and ethnicity made her stand out in the small, Midwestern college town she called her training ground. From being the subject of patient remarks to confronting systemic issues within the hospital setting, she opens up about the challenges that came with being one of the very few Asian residents in her program. This episode also dives into the evidence, examining racial and ethnic differences in internal medicine residency assessments and the broader implications for minority physicians in training. 00:00 – Introduction 01:35 – 4th Year ENT 17:32 – The Evidence 25:50 – Crazy Rich Asians 37:00 – Looking Chinese 41:44 – What’s the Point of All This? 42:30 – Outro Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment. Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/   Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.