Pennsylvania's 2nd Annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit

Brought to you by, with sponsorship support from WellSpan York Health Foundation Kids First Committee, Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society Health Diversity Task Force and York College of Pennsylvania.

Damien Myers, MD, MPH left clinical medicine in 2010 to teach and cultivate the next generation of Black health professionals. In the process he founded MedReimagined, a Baltimore-based program aimed at inspiring the minds of young people through his own experiences and empowering students to consider becoming physicians.

Students will break-off into small groups, with healthcare professionals at their side, for six hands-on, simulated activities, including:

• Building an artificial heart.
• Performing life-saving techniques during cardiac arrest.
• Stopping bleeding from a wound.
• Learning how to perform hands-only CPR.
• Using ultrasound to look at the heart and internal organs.
• Assessing four vital signs (breathing, blood pressure, pulse/heart rate, temperature).

Parents, teachers and other adult attendees will hear from a lineup of experts, each with a unique message about preparing students to pursue healthcare careers. We’ll cover topics like the SAT and securing merit-based scholarships, the path to becoming a doctor, and college admissions & financial aid.

During the lunch break, students will sit with their small groups and get the opportunity for 1:1 conversation with the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals assigned to their group.

After lunch, Youth Summit participants will get to hear from and ask questions of five expert providers who represent diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Black Men in White Coats started in 2013 in response to an alarming report that highlighted the decreasing number of Black men applying to medical school, a reality that would make worse the too few Black male physicians in the United States. Since that time, the organization has worked closely with medical schools, health systems, high schools, and physicians to provide inspiration and mentorship to racially diverse youth, with the goal of inspiring them to pursue careers in medicine. WellSpan is excited to serve as the Pennsylvania partner to the Black Men In White Coats organization.

• By attending the event, participants agree to have their voice and likeness recorded and distributed for promotional and educational purposes.
• Furthermore, all participants under the age of 18 must be registered by their parent or legal guardian, and accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or their designated chaperone while at the summit.
• Tickets for this event are limited. A waitlist will be available if the event reaches its registration limits.
• All student participants will receive a t-shirt at check in on May 18, and are welcome to wear it during the event. Students can also wear a tshirt that represents their school. The Black Men in White Coats Organization also offers t-shirts for purchase at BMWC.store; please allow 1 month for delivery.

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