8 prominent Black leaders in medicine - AAMC
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · These Black physicians have overcome obstacles to steer major medical institutions, discover breakthrough treatments, battle health inequities, and improve care for millions. Read their inspiring stories.
Influential Black Medical Practitioners | Academic Influence
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Our list of influential Black medical practitioners is as diverse as the field of study. These leaders in the field of medicine are conducting research and treating patients in areas like family medicine, oncology, epidemiology, opthalmology, and more.
13 Black American Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare - Everyday Health
WEBJan 31, 2024 · 1. Dr. James McCune Smith (1813–1865) Wikimedia Commons. Born into slavery in New York City in 1813, James McCune Smith set his sights on becoming a doctor when he was a young man.
8 Black Pioneers in Medicine and Healthcare You Should Know
WEBIn honor of Black History Month, ACHE celebrates the trailblazing Black clinicians, scientists and healthcare leaders who have left their mark on history. Here are eight pioneers who broke barriers, developed innovative medical tests and treatments, improved access to high-quality care and paved the way for the next generation.
Famous Black Physicians: A Look at the Pioneers of Medicine
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · Famous Black Physicians: A Look at the Pioneers of Medicine. From Rebecca Lee Crumpler to Charles Richard Drew to Louis Wade Sullivan - learn about some of history's most inspiring black physicians who have broken barriers and achieved remarkable success.
Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers - AAMC
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · They fought slavery, prejudice, and injustice — and changed the face of medicine in America. They invented modern blood-banking, served in the highest ranks of the U.S. government, and much more. In honor of Black History Month, read the inspiring stories of 10 pioneering black physicians.
15 Black Pioneers Who Changed Health and Wellness
WEBJan 25, 2023 · In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting 12 Black scientists and practitioners from the United States who have made groundbreaking improvements that have forever altered the care we receive.
The Most Influential Black Scholars | Academic Influence
WEBDec 10, 2021 · Our list of influential Black medical practitioners is as diverse as the field of study. These leaders in the field of medicine are conducting research and treating patients in areas like family medicine, oncology, epidemiology, opthalmology, and more.
9 African American pioneers in medicine
WEBFeb 22, 2018 · In honor of Black History Month, this list highlights some of the notable figures who have championed better health care access for black Americans, helped develop medical breakthroughs and broke glass ceilings for women in the medical field.
Honoring Black Americans’ Contributions to Medicine - AAFP
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · 1995: Lonnie Bristow, M.D., an internist and former civil rights activist, is sworn in as the first Black president of the American Medical Association. Ten years earlier, Bristow became the...