The Made for Medicine Program

Made for Medicine is an initiative to attract more Black talent to the medical profession. 

Black Americans make up only 5.8% of the U.S. physician workforce, therefore, Made for Medicine serves as a programmatic solution to redress the historical exclusion and underrepresentation of Blacks in the medical field. 

Made for Medicine is divided into 3 phases that include: Introduction to Medicine (Grades 6-7), Deeper Dive (Grades 8-9), and Commitment to Medicine (Grades 10-12). The aim of Made for Medicine is for participants to leave the program with solid preparation and commitment to pursuing a future career in medicine.

Our Vision:

Our vision at Made for Medicine is to create a future where the medical field reflects the diversity of our society, where health equity is realized, and where every individual, regardless of their background, has equal access to quality healthcare. We aspire to empower the next generation of Black doctors who will enact positive change, dismantle systemic barriers, and transform the landscape of healthcare for the betterment of all.

Our Mission:

The mission of Made for Medicine is to increase the number of Black doctors, advance health equity, and promote racial justice.

Our Goals:

1. Increase Black representation in the medical field

2. Affirm and sustain Black students’ pathway to medicine

3. Deliver a culturally responsive curriculum

4. Provide access to Black medical professional role models