In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, hosts Shieva and Nicole speak with Dr. Tomás Magaña, founding director of FACES for the Future Coalition and an adolescent medicine doctor.
Dr. Magaña discussed how he and his co-founder were inspired to create FACES and described the program’s comprehensive approach, as well as crucial themes like code-switching and resilience. Through compelling anecdotes and insights, he vividly demonstrates the profound impact pipeline programs wield, not just in shaping the career trajectories of young people but also in fortifying their overall health and safety. Dr. Magaña’s narrative underscores the incredible power and importance of pipeline programs for URM students and highlights the continued need for resources and support for these programs.