Dr. Napoe Authors "The Danger of Assumptions" Published in Journal of Graduate Medical Education

Sarah Napoe, MD, authored an article published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education that explores the impact of assumptions and biases on a Black physician's experiences in various settings, from mortgage applications to medical practice.

She discusses instances where racial assumptions affected their mortgage applications, medical records, and professional interactions, emphasizing how these biases can lead to delays in care, missed opportunities, and perpetuate systemic inequalities.

The piece highlights the importance of addressing these assumptions in health care, urging medical professionals to recognize their biases and strive to see patients as individuals, not through the lens of stereotypes.

View the full piece here.