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Association of American Medical Colleges and the Association of American Indian Physicians: New report. Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine. This report illustrates the case for increasing AI/AN representation in health professions by highlighting the value of diversity in education and training, and workforce needs. It summarizes effective, promising practices and programs at many of the nation's medical schools that have contributed to the development of Native physicians and allies who are trained to address the health care needs of AI/AN communities. Learn more | Download the full report (PDF).
Using Our Wit and Wisdom to Live Well with Diabetes is an autobiography of a Native American woman describing her experience of living with and managing diabetes. Published by the Indian Health Service, the book shares numerous personal stories of how her diagnosis impacted the author’s everyday life, ways the culture and traditions of her tribe helped her to become comfortable with the diagnosis, and changes she made to improve her health. Find a copy of chapter one here.
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