Only 5.7% of US doctors are Black, and experts warn the shortage harms public health
Medicine
MAP Speaker Series – Black Men in Medicine
The Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) Speaker Series funded by the Diversity Initiative Fund aims to partner with speakers whose views, work, and experience aligns with our mission as a school to develop men of good character by educating them in … Continue reading
Shoutout to all of the Black Men in Medicine who are graduating this month! Much love to each and every one of you and congratulations on reaching another milestone on your path to greatness. Can’t wait to see all of the great things you all do – feel free to post pics from ceremonies here! Wanna see all the kente! 🙌🏿
NIH: Notable African American Surgeons
Vivien Thomas, a key member of the first surgical cures for cyanotic heart diseases, was not even a physician. However it seems he was given credit by a lot of the physicians he did train; this Black History Month, I … Continue reading
Black Men in Medicine creates community and support network for doctors of tomorrow
Black Men in Medicine (BMIM) is an organization that supports and mentors Black male individuals at various stages of their medical journey. With a focus on undergraduate and medical students, residents, attending physicians, and faculty, BMIM provides presentations, discussions, resources, … Continue reading
MSM HCOP’s Black Men in Medicine Round Table Discussions
This is a video of the glimpse of the impact of the BMIM Round Table Discussions at various academic institutions
… Continue reading
Unequal Pay for Doctors
This article discusses the issue of unequal pay among doctors, with minority physicians experiencing significant disparities compared to their white male counterparts. The study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School reveals that black male physicians face a wage gap … Continue reading
‘It was stolen from me’: Black doctors are forced out of training programs at far higher rates than white residents
This article highlights the concerning phenomenon of black doctors being forced out of training programs at higher rates than their white counterparts. The statistics presented shed light on the ongoing disparities and biases faced by black professionals in medicine. Efforts … Continue reading
Student Organization Aims to Celebrate, Support Black Men in Medicine
This article highlights the Black Men in Medicine (BMIM) student organization that aims to support and celebrate black males in medicine. The organization provides a platform for black male students to connect, network, and share their experiences in a field … Continue reading