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Humanism in Medicine with Dr. Charlene Green | Introducing the SMA Dialogue Series

In the inaugural episode of the SMA Dialogue Series, Toyese Oyeyemi sits down with Dr. Charlene K. Green, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Green shares powerful insights on fostering humanism in medical training, bridging the gap between medical education and community needs, and building a more equitable and compassionate healthcare system….

Announcing 2026 Josiah Macy Jr. Awards for Excellence in Social Mission

WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2026) —The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University and the Social Mission Alliance today announced the selection of the sixth cohort of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education….

Our Commitment to Equity

Our commitment to equity is consistent with the fundamental values of equality, liberty, and opportunity for all and we see ourselves as part of a tradition of advocates pushing this…

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Humanism, Kindness, Safety, and Trust | SMA Dialogue Series with Kathy Reeves, MD

The Social Mission Alliance was honored to host Dr. Kathleen Reeves, MD, FAAP, President and CEO of the The Arnold…

Building Trust Between Provider and Patient | SMA Dialogue Series with Aaron Henry, MSHS, PA-C

In the second episode of the Social Mission Alliance Dialogue Series, Executive Director Toyese Oyeyemi sits down with Aaron Henry,…

The Hidden Cost of the Minority Tax in Residency

Dalia Owda The Social Mission Alliance For Us All Campaign is a vehicle to activate our community and the communities they serve…

Building a Health Workforce for All: The Power of International Collaboration

Four Senior Fellows from the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity reflect on their experience attending the 2026 SMA Conference....

Humanism in Medicine with Dr. Charlene Green | Introducing the SMA Dialogue Series

In the inaugural episode of the SMA Dialogue Series, Toyese Oyeyemi sits down with Dr. Charlene K. Green, Assistant Dean…

Op-Ed Published in BlackDoctor

Chiamaka Ihuoma Chine recently published an article on BlackDoctor Pro as part of the For Us All Campaign. Her article,…

Empathy Without Infrastructure

I first saw medicine’s limits at seventeen, volunteering alongside local EMTs during the Afghan refugee crisis in August of 2021.…

Announcing 2026 Josiah Macy Jr. Awards for Excellence in Social Mission

WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2026) —The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University and the Social…

Data Is Care: Defending Visibility, Equity, and Integrity in Health Professions Education

My name is Joshua Barnes. I am an advanced practice nurse and an educator. My days unfold in patient rooms,…