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1. How does global media portray healthcare workers?
2. Are female and other minority doctors represented in a different light from caucasian male doctors?

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This children's book is a great introduction to typical check-ups and focuses on anxiety surrounding the doctor's office. In addition to teaching kids about what they can expect during a normal visit, the book offers great female representation by using a female doctor for Froggy's check-up! This is a great introduction into the healthcare world for children.

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Gender Distribution of Physicians Worldwide

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Gender Distribution of Physicians Worldwide

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This infographic provides a gender breakdown of physicians within different global regions. Based on this data, we can make assumptions about the representation of doctors worldwide, especially to children who are considering pursuing the healthcare field. As shown in the data, many regions of the world have more male physicians than females.

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In the African region, female physicians accounted for only 28 percent of all physicians. This was in contrast to the European region where 53 percent of physicians were female. The statistic shows the gender distribution of physicians worldwide from 2000 to 2018, by region.

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Distribution of physicians across regions by gender worldwide 2000-2018 | Statista

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In the African region, female physicians accounted for only 28 percent of all physicians. This was in contrast to the European region where 53 percent of physicians were female. The statistic shows the gender distribution of physicians worldwide from 2000 to 2018, by region.

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Doc McStuffins is a children's TV program that aired on Disney Junior. In this clip, Doc is teaching her toys about the difficulties of learning to be a doctor, and some of what they could encounter in the medical field. This program is a great representation of minority characters in the healthcare field, and a great (& fun) introduction into healthcare for children.

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Doc's Medical School 🏥 | Doc McStuffins | Disney Junior

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Media Images and Screen Representation of Nurses

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Media Images and Screen Representation of Nurses

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This article discusses the importance of popular media and culture on the perception of healthcare workers, particularly nurses. Over time, nurses have become more fully-fledged characters throughout storytelling, allowing the public to realize the nurse's importance throughout the entire healthcare industry.

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Percentage of Physicians by Race & Ethnicity

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Percentage of Physicians by Race & Ethnicity

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This infographic shows the percentages of active physicians in the United States based on their race and ethnicity as of 2018. It's clear that underrepresented minorities are hardly represented as medical professionals, and this can create many issues within minority communities, including encouraging children to join the healthcare community. This is a great dataset to model the improvements that must be made to make the medical field more accessible to all.

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Figure 18 shows the percentage of active physicians by race/ethnicity. Among active physicians, 56.2% identified as White, 17.1% identified as Asian, 5.8% identified as Hispanic, and 5.0% identified as Black or African American. Note that the race for 13.7% of active physicians is Unknown, making that the largest subgroup after White and Asian.

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Figure 18. Percentage of all active physicians by race/ethnicity, 2018

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Figure 18 shows the percentage of active physicians by race/ethnicity. Among active physicians, 56.2% identified as White, 17.1% identified as Asian, 5.8% identified as Hispanic, and 5.0% identified as Black or African American. Note that the race for 13.7% of active physicians is Unknown, making that the largest subgroup after White and Asian.

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Medical Professionals and Social Media - TED Talk

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Medical Professionals and Social Media - TED Talk

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This TED talk discusses how medical professionals can use social media in their daily lives. The importance of social media to promote oneself is obvious in our modern world, but this discussion focuses on how healthcare professions can spread their knowledge to followers, and therefore be perceived by their community. The rise of Facebook has had obvious ties to false health claims with COVID-19, so the presence of healthcare in social media is no surprise.

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Medical Professionals and Social Media | Mike Sevilla | TEDxYoungstown

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A popular children's game, LIFE, allows players to create a life path that will win the game if they earn the most money. The most sought after college career choice is always the "doctor" card, because that profession offers the most money. From a young age, this game is perpetuating the stereotype that any career as a "doctor" will almost ensure victory through wealth.

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Olivia's Doctor Adventures by Ashley Denmark

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Olivia's Doctor Adventures by Ashley Denmark

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This children's book, recommended for ages 6-11, provides a more in depth introduction to some of the various areas of the medical field, while representing a diverse cast of characters! Children can learn about surgeons, pediatricians, cardiologists and more, in an entertaining and age-appropriate way.

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Call The Midwife (British Television Drama)

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Call The Midwife (British Television Drama)

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This drama, although more geared for adults, introduces many individuals in society to the healthcare field. Set in the 1950s, this portrayal of nurses in England shows a deeper understanding of the perception and treatment of healthcare workers over time.

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This is one of the most popular medical dramas on television and has awakened many to the most intense of health problems which can occur. This program also has many minority characters (and a female lead), which is a great sense of representation within the medical field when compared to other forms of popular media.