title: INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF THE BLACK POPULATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS IN CANADA.
abstract: Increased representation of the Black population in the health care system is central to decrease health disparities, enhance access to services, and improve health outcomes and quality of care. Current strategies for recruitment and retention of the Black population in higher education in the health fields are explored. The added value of mentorship programs are presented as a promising approach for addressing the high rates of attrition of the Black population in health professional education institutions.
authors.forename: Adele
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vukic
authors.forename: Audrey
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Steenbeek
authors.forename: Josephine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Muxlow
mesh_terms: D044383:Black People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002170:Canada; D002983:Clinical Competence; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000193:education*; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration