Alison Christy, MD, PhD

Speaker: Alison Christy, MD, PhD

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A smart, irreverent discussion of the historical exclusion of women and minorities from medicine – with actions to increase representation of currently excluded groups, including transgendered/nonbinary individuals, people with disabilities, and more.

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#1: Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi and A Brief History of Women in Medicine

#2 A History of Black and African American Neurologists

#3 A History of Disability in America: Language, Eugenics, and the Americans with Disabilities Act

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A pediatric neurologist, amateur historian, and vice chair of the History of Neurology section of the American Academy of Neurology, I give frequent talks across the country on the history of women in medicine. I delve into the evolution of medicine in America from 1800 until now, touching on cultural and institutional changes that created new obstacles for women and minorities in the quest for acceptance as physicians, and discuss ways that we can increase representation, here and now, of excluded groups – including including transgendered/nonbinary individuals; people with disabilities; and more. This medically-related talk is perfect for Woman Physician’s Day, Black History Month or Women’s History Month – or just a Grand Rounds that is a little different and focused on diversity.

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