Nonprofit Encourages Black Youths To Become Doctors Practicing Medicine With Summit

CBS San Francisco

OAKLAND, CA — A national organization looking to diversify and increase the number of African American male doctors in the medical field on Monday promoted its goals with an event in the Bay Area.

The nonprofit called Black Men In White Coats focuses on exposing young black boys through mentorship and exposure to doctors who look like them. On Monday, the group held a youth summit at Merritt College.

The summit consisted of a full day of hands-on activities with Black doctors sharing their journey, mentorship, and lessons on the field of healthcare.

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