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Resources for Future Doctors

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Thinking about becoming a doctor? Not sure where to start?  

We’ve compiled resources to help you learn more about a career in medical pathways, including mentorship, summer programs, and other opportunities to prepare to become a future doc.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

This expedition, created in collaboration with NAF, highlights medical careers by sharing stories, tips, and activities to inspire high school students to consider becoming a physician or physician-scientist.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Medical career fairs offer workshops on medical school admissions and opportunities to meet admissions officers and current medical students. Check this page regularly to receive the latest updates on in-person and virtual events.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

The SHPEP is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and public health. 

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Database resource to help students locate summer enrichment programs.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

The AAMC Fee Assistance Program helps those who, without financial aid, would be unable to take the MCAT® exam, apply to medical schools that use the AMCAS® application, and more.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

The Young Doctors Project helps high school boys in southeast Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas by providing mentoring, education, and a pathway to health care careers.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Black Men in White Coats aims to increase the number of Black men in medicine through mentoring and increasing exposure to resources and services to prepare for a career in medicine.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Mentoring in Medicine equips students to become health care professionals through leadership development, civic engagement, and mentorship.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Black and Latino Men in Medicine supports and provides mentorship for Black and Latino men interested in medicine and science.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

National Medical Fellowships programs provide financial support to diverse medical students. Their programs recognize merit as well as financial need.

Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine

Learn more about planning for and succeeding in a career in health care though this list of resources.