Aisha Queen-Johnson, MSW of @UCSF_CCE highlights the power of community engagement (CE) in health professions education to allow for bidirectional opportunities  to understand the lived experience of individuals and communities to reduce health inequities.  We cover how to partner with community groups, best practices for choosing projects where learners can engage with the community, and key features of the CE curriculum.  Listen to hear key tips on how to bring this amazing opportunity to advance understanding and innovations in health by learning from the incredible people that make up the community in which we live and work. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Swag! | Top Picks | [email protected] | Free CME! Credits Producer/Host/Writer: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD / Molly Heublein MD Show notes: Isabel Valdez, PA; Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Infographics and Cover Art: Charlotte Chaiklin MD; Isabel Valdez, PA Editor:  Clair Morgan of Nodderly (audio) Guest: Aisha Queen-Johnson, MSW