Under 3% of Doctors Are Black Men. This Group Is Changing That.
Black Men in White Coats is a nonprofit aiming to increase Black male representation in the medical field. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Black men make up less than 3% of physicians in the U.S., even though Black men make up over 6% of the population. It’s a number that has been stagnant for nearly a century — Black men made up 2.7% of doctors in 1940.
Black Men in White Coats is working to raise that percentage in several ways, including producing a documentary series and podcast featuring Black male physicians who have found success despite racial and financial barriers. The group also offers mentorships to Black medical students and hosts youth summits on educational resources for medical school admissions, financial aid and medical fields of study. While the program was initially geared toward Black males because of the stereotypes thrust upon them, it’s now open to all genders. They want Black kids to see that medicine is a career option — one that can also serve their community.
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