In this content, Dr. Grubbs reflects on her experiences working in predominantly white academic medicine institutions and how she felt pressured to conform and suppress her authentic self. She shares her newfound sense of freedom and fulfillment working at West Oakland Health, where she can be her true self without tokenization or skepticism about her qualifications. Dr. Grubbs highlights the importance of Black-focused healthcare spaces and the positive impact it has on both providers and patients. She urges Black healthcare professionals to prioritize their well-being and seek environments where their talents are recognized and appreciated.
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Practicing medicine at a predominantly Black institution gave me the gift I didn’t realize I needed
