Episode # 83 • 06 May 2025
Promoting Parity in Maternal Care & Academia
Equity is not just a box to check; it is the framework for lasting change. In this week's BackTable podcast, guest host Dr. Veronica Lerner speaks with Dr. Ebony Carter, a high-risk obstetrician and Division Director for Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Carter shares insights into her career journey, which was influenced by her mother's activism in health equity, her work on reproductive health disparities, and community engagement projects.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - Dr. Carter's Journey and Inspiration
05:19 - Community Engagement and Health Equity
06:19 - Patient Advocacy and Shared Decision Making
08:54 - Collaborative Research and Community Partnerships
16:58 - Addressing Bias in Medical Practice
22:12 - Equity in Academic Publishing
28:26 - Diversifying the Peer Review Pool
30:33 - Creating and Implementing the Equity Rubric
31:17 - The Impact and Application of the Equity Rubric
33:31 - Personal Reflections on Equity and Research
35:25 - Citing Foundational Work
38:48 - Mentorship and Training Future Leaders
47:05 - Career Transitions and Future Goals
52:36 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Professionals
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The conversation underscores the importance of patient participation and agency in clinical decision-making. Dr. Carter and Dr. Lerner also discuss the development of an equity rubric for peer-reviewed journals, highlighting the need for inclusive and intentional research practices. They explore practical applications of the rubric, including the proper acknowledgment of contributors to foundational concepts. The episode further delves into Dr. Carter’s mentorship initiatives at the Green Journal and her guiding philosophy of pursuing impactful, community-driven work rooted in passion and purpose.
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