Rhea Boyd is a pediatrician, public health advocate, and scholar dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Boyd also holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Dr. Boyd’s career focuses on the intersection of health and social justice, with a particular emphasis on the impact of structural racism on health outcomes. She is a vocal advocate for addressing the social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and economic stability, which disproportionately affect communities of color. Her work aims to dismantle systemic barriers and promote equitable access to healthcare for all.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Boyd is an influential voice in public health discourse. She has written extensively on the impact of racism on health and has been featured in numerous media outlets. Dr. Boyd is also the co-developer of The Conversation: Between Us, About Us, a national campaign to provide Black communities with credible information about COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Boyd’s contributions to health equity have been recognized through various awards and honors. She continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and social justice in medicine.
Here are three online videos that describe how Rhea Boyd has addressed health disparities in her career:
“How structural racism is magnifying the public health crisis.” This article features an interview with Dr. Boyd discussing the impact of structural racism on health disparities. (July 2020)
“Dr. Rhea Boyd, The Safety Net-work: An Anti-Racist Imperative for Health.” This video features Dr. Boyd’s keynote address on the importance of anti-racist practices in healthcare. (October 2019)
“Rhea Boyd on the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color.” This video includes an interview with Dr. Boyd discussing the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on minority communities. (April 2020)
