Augustus A. White

About the Author

Augustus A. White, MD, PhD, is a pioneering physician, educator, and advocate for health equity, renowned for his insightful explorations of unconscious bias in medicine. As the Anne and James Rothberg Professor of Medical Education at Harvard Medical School and a professor of orthopaedic surgery at Harvard-affiliated hospitals, Dr. White has dedicated his career to fostering inclusive healthcare environments. His groundbreaking work, 'Seeing Patients: Unconscious Bias in Health Care,' draws on decades of clinical experience and research to illuminate how implicit prejudices affect patient care and outcomes. A trailblazer as one of the first African American orthopaedic surgeons in the United States, Dr. White's writings bridge medicine, sociology, and ethics, inspiring professionals to confront systemic inequities and promote compassionate, unbiased practice.