Jerrian Reedy, a Black medical student, was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after losing his father, aunt, and grandmother within nine months. He is among a small percentage of Black medical students in Mississippi, where Black doctors are underrepresented but needed for better health outcomes for patients of color. State laws banning diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in education threaten to worsen health disparities. Medical schools, like the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, are working to recruit more minority students, offering programs to support applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. These efforts aim to shape a more diverse and inclusive future in the medical field.
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Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs
