‘Black Men in White Coats’ event inspires medicine and science careers
The annual Black Men in White Coats event provides an opportunity for students to meet medical professionals and learn about career options. Dr. Fred Peete Jr. (right) greeted students including Philip Wofford of Mississippi State. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Hundreds of Mid-South students got to meet medical and science professionals at the Black Men in White Coats event at Baptist Health Sciences University in the Memphis Medical District.
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Black Men in White Coats Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine Rev. Keith NormanAisling 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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