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title: "The Healing Divide: Medical DEI"
description: Dr. Phil debates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in healthcare with experts, including Dr. Ben Carson, exploring if DEI helps or harms the medical field.
image: https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/hubfs/THE%20HEALING%20DIVIDE_%20MEDICAL%20DEI.png
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# The Healing Divide: Medical DEI

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### Wednesday, December 4, 2024

#### Season 1 | Episode 136

An eye-opening Dr. Phil debate! Celebrated figures in medicine tackle, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - one of the most pressing issues in health care today.

We’ll debate DEI initiatives being implemented in the medical field from college admissions to the operating table. Prominent voices AGAINST DEI initiatives including renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will explain why these programs implement a new form of segregation in the modern era. PRO-DEI voices will discuss how their journeys in the medicine have been supported by programs that made sure young minority hopefuls had an open door to higher pursuits. We’ll take a deep dive to investigate whether DEI is helping or hurting our health care system. You won’t want to miss this!

 

 

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