New Journal for Health Professionals

The library recently received the inaugural issue of Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity: Research, Education, and Policy. This new journal is dedicated to the education and professional development of diverse students for careers in health professions. There simply are not enought people of color entering health careers. While they represent over 23 percent of the current population, less than 10 percent are health professionals. This issue has seven articles, including "A splash of color: Increasing diversity among nursing students and faculty" by Dana Carthron. The book, Ethniciy, Race and Health in Multicultural socieites is reviewed and recommended for health professionals engaged in teaching and related work with ethnic populations.