A local group, the I Am Able Foundation, is working to promote access to the field of medicine for a population that is typically under-represented. Students of color got hands-on lessons from experts on Juneteenth.
Black and Hispanic students with the I Am Able Foundation trained with medical professionals at Advocate Christ hospital in Oak Lawn on Juneteenth.A local group is working to promote access to the field of medicine for a population that is typically under-represented.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
The Black and brown students are often the first in their families to consider pursuing a career in medicine. "I want them to know I can take care of you, not just as a son, but somebody can really make a change for you, and once I become a doctor I want to give back to my community to make sure everybody feels better," Wells said."It's shocking," she said. "It's surprising that we still have these disparities historically... and this is another way to mitigate some of those inequities."I am inspired," Conway said.
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