In July 1998, Jim Lehrer moderated a panel discussion with President Bill Clinton called "A Dialogue on Race." The one-hour roundtable was wide-ranging and nuanced, and touched on both the roots of discrimination and the obstacles in...

Xavier University, a small, historically black college in New Orleans, manages to graduate more African Americans who go on to become medical doctors than any other undergraduate institution in the country -- a fact that's even more...

Welcome to the very first episode of SciShow Psych Talk Show! Hank talks with Kati Morton about mental health: from how you find a therapist to toxic relationships.

After a traumatic brain injury, it sometimes happens that the brain can repair itself, building new brain cells to replace damaged ones. But the repair doesn't happen quickly enough to allow recovery from degenerative conditions like...

The human hand, with its multi-talented thumb, might be man's greatest tool. But did you know we can trace that thumb, and the hand and arm it's connected to, all the way back to a 375 million-year-old fish named Tiktaalik? This week I...

Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to...

Howcast - Getting an M.D. degree requires years of preparation -- here's the path.

If you suffer from _iatrophobia_, a fear of physicians, these simple tips can help you realize a checkup isn't so terrifying after all.

In honor of National Children's Book Day, we interviewed "Ducktor Morty", author of "The Can Do Duck" book series. These motivational books focus on building self-esteem, confidence and positive attitude. Morty, a child psychiatrist, and...

Discover Myron Rolle’s incredible journey from football star and Rhodes Scholar to neurosurgeon and educator.

Have you ever wondered what are X-rays used for in medicine? And how do they work? Are X-rays dangerous? In this video, we will be answering all the lingering questions you may have about this popular medical imaging technique....

Have you ever wondered what are ct scans used for? And how do they work? In this video, we will be answering all the lingering questions you may have about this popular medical imaging technique. DISCLAIMER: The content in this video is...

Proteins are macromolecules that we find in every living organism. Learning their types, functions and examples in biology can be a daunting task. So, in this video, I will be sharing a fun way to learn this topic using flashcard notes.

Two key mentors influenced the trajectory of Dr. Fauci's career. In high school at Regis High School in New York City, Mr. McMahon, a science teacher, guided him at a crossroads between his love for the humanities and science. He...

Learn about Mae Jemison, the precocious and widely talented African American woman who joined NASA and traveled to space on the shuttle Endeavor.

Join us on an inspirational odyssey through the life and achievements of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space! In this captivating video, we celebrate her groundbreaking contributions to science, medicine,...

Discover the journey of Charles Darwin from a disinterested medical student to a pioneering naturalist. This video traces Darwin’s early life, his transformative experiences at the University of Edinburgh and Cambridge, and his epic...

Racial bias is pervasive in American medicine. Part of that can be attributed to the way we train doctors, and another part stems from WHO gets trained as doctors. The barriers to entering medical school and going on to become medical...

This video explores the significant gap in nutrition education among medical professionals, highlighting the focus on new technologies and research over dietary interventions in medical training. It details the pressures and constraints...

Follow Myron Rolle's journey from the NFL to becoming a neurosurgeon, defying stereotypes and pursuing his passion for medicine.

Follow Myron Rolle's journey from the NFL to becoming a neurosurgeon, defying stereotypes and pursuing his passion for medicine.

If you happen to meet someone who is prepping for a big exam in the US like the bar, the SAT, or the LSAT, you can be sure they are under stress. Today learn how to carry on a conversation with someone who is facing these exams in English.

In episode 45 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man claims to be reverse discriminated against when he applies for UC Davis Medical School. Does affirmative action go against the Constitution?

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