MAS Videos

Friends and colleagues,

I’m thrilled to introduce you to a powerful and deeply personal project we’ve been developing within our minority section: “Resilience in Practice.”

This collection of short video clips offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the lived experiences of minority physicians. You will hear directly from your peers as they share moments that have shaped their journeys in medicine. Some stories will uplift and inspire, highlighting the profound connections and positive impacts they’ve made. Others will shed light on the challenges they’ve faced, including encounters with microaggressions and, at times, overt racism.

This project is not always easy to watch, but it is vital. It serves as a window into realities that are often unseen or unspoken. Our intention is not to dwell solely on the negative, but rather to:

• Foster understanding and empathy: By hearing these firsthand accounts, we hope to bridge gaps in understanding and cultivate a more compassionate and supportive environment for all.
• Validate experiences: For our minority colleagues, these videos offer a sense of solidarity and the reassurance that they are not alone in their experiences.
• Spark crucial conversations: We believe these stories will serve as catalysts for meaningful dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion within our medical community and beyond.
• Highlight resilience: Despite the obstacles faced, these physicians demonstrate incredible strength, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to their calling. Their stories are testaments to the power of resilience.

We encourage you to watch these clips with an open heart and mind. Allow yourself to listen deeply to the narratives being shared. We hope this project will inspire reflection, promote allyship, and ultimately contribute to a more just and equitable medical landscape for both practitioners and patients.

Thank you to the courageous physicians who have shared their vulnerable and powerful stories. Your voices are essential.

Please click below to begin watching “Resilience in Practice.” We believe these stories will resonate deeply and inspire meaningful change.

Warmly,
Realba Rodriguez, MD
Councilor, Minority Affairs Section