For good health, you need good doctors. But those doctors should also reflect the population they serve. New research shows a lack of diversity among doctors leads to poorer health outcomes.
It is slowly improving thanks, in part, to long-standing admission schemes at our top medical schools. But some say they’re unfair, even discriminatory, and the government has promised to review them.
Mava Moayyed meets a young admission scheme medical student who’s overcome so much to serve her community.
Reporter: Mava Moayyed
Producer: Paul Deady
Cameras: Will Green, Rewi Heke
Editor: Bleddyn Parry
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It is slowly improving thanks, in part, to long-standing admission schemes at our top medical schools. But some say they’re unfair, even discriminatory, and the government has promised to review them.
Mava Moayyed meets a young admission scheme medical student who’s overcome so much to serve her community.
Reporter: Mava Moayyed
Producer: Paul Deady
Cameras: Will Green, Rewi Heke
Editor: Bleddyn Parry
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Due to the immense volume of comments 1News videos attract, we've made the decision to hold all comments for review, and in some cases, turn them off entirely.
1News is a media outlet based in New Zealand and could potentially be liable for any comments that defame others or breach New Zealand law. Our content receives thousands of comments each day, and we lack the capacity to moderate that volume without holding comments for review.
This decision ensures that our platform remains a safe and compliant space for all viewers. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
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Subscribe to 1News: bit.ly/1NewsYouTube | For the latest news from Aotearoa and overseas: https://www.1News.co.nz
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