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Sat, Feb 10
|UNT Health Science Center Campus, MET
Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit Hosted by HSC
Established in 2013, the Black Men in White Coats campaign aims to increase the number of black men pursuing careers in the medical industry. Dr. Dale Okorodudu founded this initiative in response to an AAMC report highlighting the decreasing number of black male applicants to medical school.
Time & Location
Feb 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
UNT Health Science Center Campus, MET, 1000 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
About the event
The 2nd Annual Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit @ the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, will occur on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Doors open at 8:15 am)
Overview of the day:
- Check-in / Registration begins at 8:15 am
- The program will start at 9:00 am
- Lunch provided
- Breakout sessions for (3-5 grades, 6-8 grades, 9-12 grades, college/undergraduates, parents, and pre-health advisors).
- The event will include a community resource fair with local organizations offering resources.
- Full-Day Event
Last year, the Youth Summit in Forth Worth welcomed nearly 400 elementary, middle, and high school college students, parents, college students, and community members to participate in interactive activities, listen to dynamic speakers and panelists, and gain insight into the exciting career opportunities in health care!
Breakfast and lunch will be served.