‘Black Men in White Coats’ aims to diversify the future of medicine
Dr. Edward Mack, endodontist and graduate of Meharry Medical College, speaks with a student during last year's Black Men in White Coats event. (Courtesy Baptist Health Sciences University)
The free event for students of color in fifth grade through college centers on inspiring the next generation of medical and science professionals while helping to diversify the ‘white coat’ professions.
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Black Men in White Coats Rev Keith Norman Baptist Health Sciences University Baptist Memorial Health CareAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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