Seeing Patients

Delve into the compelling narrative of Seeing Patients by Augustus A. White, III, published by Harvard University Press in 2019. This powerful book spans 360 pages and provides an insightful look at the challenges and triumphs faced by a trailblazer in medicine. Gus White, the first black medical student at Stanford, shares his journey from growing up in Jim Crow Tennessee to becoming a top surgeon at Harvard.

In Seeing Patients, White candidly recounts his experiences with unconscious bias in the healthcare system, highlighting the disparities faced by nonwhite patients. His stories are not just reflections of the past; they serve as a call to action by outlining practical solutions to address medical inequity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of race and healthcare, and for those seeking to foster change in the medical community.