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American Black Journal
Challenging Racism in Medicine / Remembering Ron Scott
Season 44
Episode 10
A new report shows a steady decline in the number of black male students in medical school. The new President of the Henry Ford Health System joins to discuss that statistic and other challenges faced by blacks in the field of medicine. Plus, we remember former Detroit Black Journal host Ron Scott with memories from a close friend and a look back at some of his show interviews. Episode 4410.
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