Family Medicine Research: Achieving Health Equity
Achieving Health Equity requires addressing the factors that impede optimal health for all. Health Equity Research examines the dynamic, cumulative, and interrelated structures of power, economic systems, and lived environment that produce health inequities between di erent populations. Family Medicine is a discipline that is naturally aligned with Health Equity Research. The discipline of Family Medicine is based on the principle that a person exists in the context of their family, community, and sociocultural environment. This foundational belief has led to a long history of partnerships with patients and communities. Connection and collaboration are essential to Health Equity work and Health Equity Research. For years, much research around the country has focused on describing di erences in care or outcomes between di erent populations or groups. Moving from focusing on these "downstream" disparities in health outcomes to addressing the "upstream" factors in culture and society is the key to meaningful changes.
Under Dr. Okuyemi’s leadership, we are embarking on a journey to grow our Health Equity Research. We are actively recruiting and adding new and seasoned research experts to lead us in this incredibly important work. This growth is a particularly exciting opportunity for us to increase our connections and collaboration with other system partners, departments, schools, and research centers across IU and our health system partners. Sports Medicine Fellowship Embarks on Transformative Semester of Connections and Collaborations
The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) Sports Medicine Fellowship is gearing up for an exhilarating semester focused on Connections and Collaborations, embodying the spirit of teamwork and excellence. This semester, the fellowship is set to make waves as it participates in prestigious events such as the Olympic Trials and the NFL Scouting Combine. These opportunities not only showcase the fellowship's dedication to athletic performance but also emphasize its commitment to forging connections within the sports community on a global scale. In addition to these high-pro le events, the fellowship will be deeply engaged in collaborative e orts with various athletic teams, including gymnastics teams and Golden Gloves. By working closely with these athletes, the fellowship aims to provide top-tier medical support while fostering relationships that enhance performance and well-being. Through shared experiences and mutual support, these collaborations exemplify the fellowship's dedication to holistic athlete care and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Furthermore, the IUSM Sports Medicine Fellowship proudly announces the successful completion of the MATCH program, marking another milestone in its journey of excellence. This achievement underscores the fellowship's commitment to producing highly skilled and compassionate sports medicine professionals who are ready to make meaningful contributions to the eld. With a strong emphasis on Connections and Collaborations, this semester promises to be a transformative period for the fellowship as it continues to push boundaries, build partnerships, and elevate the standard of sports medicine care.
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