November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. We invited Dr. Dan Calac, Chief Medical Officer of the Indian Health Council located in North County, San Diego, on the show to discuss health care of American Indian/Alaska Native peoples in the United States and the importance of medical education within this community.Learning Objectives:1. Describe the structure of the National Indian Health Service and the services it provides.2. Give examples of the unique healthcare needs and disparities experienced by American Indian/Alaska Native populations.3. Cite systemic barriers to the recruitment and retention of American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals  into medical and scientific careers and best practices to expand the workforce caring for these communities.Show notes & Transcript available here.Twitter: @thedeishiftInstagram: @thedeishiftWebsite: https://www.thedeishift.com/E-mail: [email protected] 2, Episode 2 Credits:Co-hosts/Producers: Dr. Brittane Parker, Alec CalacExecutive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany LeungSenior Producer: Dr. DJ GainesEditor: Joanna JainProduction Assistants: Sanika Walimbe, Sarahy MartinezWebsite/Art design: Ann TruongMusic: Chris DingmanConnect with us on Instagram and X at @TheDEIShift and via email at [email protected]!

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