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THE DOCTOR'S CLUB INC.
OUR Site is dedicated to empowering Black individuals who are interested in a future as
Black physicians.
We believe that through financial support, education and skill development; by providing accessible learning opportunities and introducing Black students to all members of the medical community, our efforts will aid in their preparation towards successful careers as Black Doctors.
Vision
To increase the number of African American Physicians in the US.
Modern research shows that the lack of Black doctors helps explain why about 70% of Black people don’t trust their doctors, and why Black people tend to die younger than their white peers.
Universities are working to boost minority enrollment and increase the likelihood that students will stay in school and pass the exams required to graduate and get licensed to practice.
https://theconversation.com/only-1-8-of-us-doctors-were-black-in-1906-and-the-legacy-of-inequality-in-medical-education-has-not-yet-been-erased-219381
Only about 5.7% of physicians in the United States identify as Black or African American, according to the the latest data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. This statistic does not reflect the communities they serve, as an estimated 12% of the US population is Black or African American.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/21/health/black-doctors-shortage-us/index.html#:~:text=Only%20about%205.7%25%20of%20physicians%20in%20the%20United,the%20US%20population%20is%20Black%20or%20African%20American.
Black doctors can have a positive impact on Black patients' health outcomes in many ways, including:
Reduced infant mortality
Black infants are three times more likely to die than white infants, but when they see Black doctors,
that risk is halved.
Improved cardiovascular health
Black men are more likely to accept preventive care, such as cholesterol and diabetes screenings,
when treated by Black doctors.
Better chronic condition management
Black patients receiving care from Black doctors may better manage chronic conditions.
Increased preventive care utilization
Black patients may be more likely to utilize preventive care when treated by Black doctors.
Higher patient satisfaction
Black patients may report higher levels of satisfaction with their healthcare experiences when treated by Black doctors.
Improved communication
Black patients may report improved communication with Black doctors.
Increased trust
Black patients may report higher levels of trust with Black doctors.
Greater adherence to health care guidelines
Black patients may be more likely to adhere to health care guidelines when treated by Black doctors.
Increased preventive care utilization
Black patients may be more likely to utilize preventive care when treated by Black doctors.
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