Kaiser Permanente Northern California Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education is pleased to present the 2024 Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit!

Join us for an exciting day of mentorship, hands-on activities, and networking as we strengthen the future of health care. Middle school and high school students (grades 6 through 12), college students, post-baccalaureate students, parents/guardians, educators, healthcare professionals and community leaders are all welcome! Students from all cultural backgrounds and all genders are welcome to attend!

Details

Saturday, March 9, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:00am. Arrive early!

Location
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542

What to expect

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), the Black Men in White Coats Organization, and California State University East Bay seek to provide underrepresented minority youth with exposure to the medical field through robust discussion topics led by content experts including:

• Discussions with dynamic speakers and diverse physician panelists
• Hands on simulation activities
• Educational breakout sessions covering an array of topics including:
  • Networking and communication skills
  • Hands on CPR training
  • Workshops and support for parents & guardians
  • Educational guidance from local counselors including how to get into college and medical school

What to expect

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), the Black Men in White Coats Organization, and California State University East Bay seek to provide underrepresented minority youth with exposure to the medical field through robust discussion topics led by content experts including:

• Discussions with dynamic speakers and diverse physician panelists
• Hands on simulation activities
• Educational breakout sessions covering an array of topics including:
  • Networking and communication skills
  • Hands on CPR training
  • Workshops and support for parents & guardians
  • Educational guidance from local counselors including how to get into college and medical school

Background

Black Men in White Coats began in 2013 in response to an alarming report that highlighted the decreasing number of black men applying to medical school. KP works closely with high schools, medical schools, and physicians to provide inspiration and mentorship to our youth who may be interested in careers in healthcare. Over the course of the day, students will engage in hands-on activities and network with healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.

BMiWCx Youth Summits are locally organized events that bring healthcare professionals together for the single purpose of providing underrepresented minority youth with exposure to the medical field. These summits are independently organized by leaders within the community. They educate students, parents, teachers, and community leaders on what it takes to become a medical professional while allowing them to establish and expand their networks. Kaiser Permanente Undergraduate Medical Education has partnered with Black Men in White Coats to achieve these goals through educational discussion topics and activities with dynamic speakers and diverse panelists.

Check out highlights from our Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit on April 1, 2023.