Medical science would not be complete without the mention of an African-American woman, Henrietta Lacks, who unknowingly donated her cells at Hopkins …
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#BlackHistory Dr. Eliza Ann Grier: The Former Slave Who Became The First Black Woman Licensed To Practice Medicine In Georgia
Born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina in 1864 to Emily and George Washington Grier, her road to redefinition from slavery began when …
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#HeroesWithoutCapes Lens On Dr. Olawale Sulaiman: Louisiana Based Nigerian Neurosurgeon Who Takes Pay Cut To Travel Home To Perform Free Operations
“I believe that happiness doesn’t come from what you get, rather, it comes from what you give,” he said. “There is always …
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#BlackEmpowerment Dr. KMarie King To Become First Black Woman Chair Of Surgery At U.S. Academic Health Center
The narrative is changing with black women standing at the helm of affairs in different spheres and yes, we love to see …
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Since the 18th century fields of STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have remained predominantly male dominated. Although the medical field …
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Lifestyle
#DidYouKnow Djamila Kafoufi Benderbous is the first certified female Neurosurgeon in Egypt?
Neurosurgery, a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with injury to, or diseases/disorders of the brain, spinal cord …
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Changing The Face Of Medicine Together! This Inspiring Identical Twin Sisters Are Paving Easier Way For Minorites To Pursue Health Career
Twin sisters Brittani and Brandi Jackson, both medical doctors, work are on a mission to impact their world and change lives. Dr. …
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From Overcoming A Tough Childhood This Nigerian Is Set To Become The First Black Woman Pediatric Surgeon Practising In Canada
Living A Life Of Purpose: Dr. Oluwatomilayo (Tito) Daodu is on a mission to make surgical care more equitable and accessible in …
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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Spine Surgeon Dr. Elvis Francois is contributing his quota to through music. Passionate about total …
