Black Men in White Coats: From Awareness to Action

In 2013, the Association of American Medical Colleges released an alarming report informing the nation that the already low number of Black men applicants to medical school was decreasing. In 2021, this trend started to change as the global pandemic has contributed to a growing recognition of the effects of health disparities and the significant shortage of health care professionals. While the latest data is encouraging, there is still much more work to be done to increase the representation of Black men in the medical profession. Panelists in this session will show clips from the documentary, Black Men in White Coats, and have a frank discussion about the disparities, stereotypes, and stigma associated with Black men and the health care profession. Panelists will also explain how medical schools and others in the field can get involved in addressing this crisis.