An Affiliate of Southern Crescent Physicians Network
From Classrooms to Clinics
Our Mission
To empower African-American and underrepresented minority students from elementary through high school with the education, mentorship and exposure necessary to pursue careers in medicine, addressing racial disparities in healthcare through early investment in future physicians.
Why We Need More Representation in Medicine?
The underrepresentation of African-Americans and other minorities in the field of medicine is a critical issue that directly impacts the quality, equity, and outcomes of healthcare in the United States. Increasing the number of minority physicians is not just a matter of diversity—it is a matter of justice, compassion and better health for all.
Early access healthcare education
Mentorship
Medical skills training
Academic enrichment
Exposure to healthcare settings
College and career readiness
College entrance exam support
Longitudinal support
Community engagement
Increase representation in medical schools and ultimately in healthcare settings to improve the health of communities.
Program Objectives
Program Overview
Level 1: 4th-5th grade
Introduction to Medicine
Recruitment/Parent Informational Session
White Coat Ceremony
Health Science Saturdays
Topics- medical specialty discussions, healthcare systems, anatomy
Medical Skills Workshops
First Aid, CPR, Stop the Bleed, Splinting, Casting
Virtual Career Talks
Group Mentoring
Summer Science Saturday
Program Overview
Level 2: 6th-8th grade
Exploration of Medicine
Parent/Student Informational Session
Health Science Saturdays
Topics- medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, leadership development- critical thinking, public-speaking
Medical Skills Workshops
Skills-suturing, ultrasound demo, orthopedics demo, phlebotomy, intubation and nasogastric tubes
Simulation Lab
Virtual Career Talks
Mentoring
Math/Science Tutoring Support
College Tours
Program Overview
Level 3: 9th-12th grade
Commitment to Medicine
Parent/Student Informational Session
Health Science Saturdays
Topics- pathophysiology, gross anatomy, health equity, leadership development- critical thinking, public-speaking
Medical Skills Workshops
Skills-knot tying, surgical scrubbing, surgical prep, laparoscopy demo, vital sign assessment, medical history and notetaking
Simulation Lab
Virtual Career Talks
Mentoring 1:1
Clinical Shadowing
ACT/SAT Prep Support
College and Medical School Tours
Community Service Project
Completion Ceremony
Continued College Support
Mentorship
Shadowing
Scholarship Support
Personal Statement Review
MCAT Prep Support
Mock Interviews
Future Physicians Abroad
Medical School Admissions Guidance
Community Support
Monthly Virtual Physician Roundtables
Health Fairs
Career Day Presentations
Our network of physicians are leaders and community servants that are here to help foster the next generations of physicians, educate the community and improve the health of its members.
