Only 5.2 percent of U.S. physicians are Black, despite African Americans making up nearly 14 percent of the population. The Howard University Medical Alumni Association is working to close this gap through its Need More Black Doctors campaign, providing scholarships, emergency grants and mentorship to aspiring Black physicians.
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Leading physicians on chronic kidney disease provide keys to improving quality of life for African Americans
African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease, with 1 in 7 adults estimated to have the disease, and lack of awareness has led to increased hospitalizations and death.
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Howard University hosts 23rd annual Long White Coat Ceremony
The Howard University College of Medicine hosted its 23rd Annual Long White Coat Ceremony to honor its 97 graduates and recognize select residents, faculty and staff for their outstanding work, while also celebrating the importance of humility and respect for others in a physician’s career.