In the premiere episode of Equity in STEMM, host Jinja Birkenbeuel sits down with Dr. Derek Robinson, MD, MBA, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Dr. Robinson shares his remarkable journey as a young Black doctor navigating the medical field, overcoming challenges, and rising to executive leadership. He also discusses his brand-new book, Improbable MD: From the Bayou to the Boardroom, offering powerful insights on resilience, representation, and the future of diversity in healthcare. Listen for an inspiring conversation on breaking barriers, building equity in STEMM, and the importance of mentorship in shaping the next generation of medical leaders.Production Company: CPASS FoundationPost-Production Company: Birk CreativeMusic Composer: Grant BirkenbeuelAnimator: Rebecca BerdelInterviewer: Micae Brown*Opinions expressed on CPASS Foundation represent the personal views of our guests and don't represent the views of any respective corporation or brand.

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