Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit Aims to Address Disparity

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Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit Aims to Address Disparity

May 4, 2024

Historically, the medical field has faced challenges surrounding diversity and representation. The Black Men in White Coats youth summit aimed to offer a hands-on experience for kids in Milwaukee at the Golda Meier School Upper Campus. The event served to increase the number of Black men in the field of medicine through exposure, inspiration and mentorship.

Dr. Ian Martin, professor and chair of MCW Emergency Medicine, stated “There are also real consequences, positive consequences, to putting more Black physicians before Black patients and other patients.”

He aims to help kids realize that no dream is too big and with the right mentor it is possible to push forward. With 500 people signed up to attend, Black Men in White Coats came to Milwaukee for the first time.

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