The next generation of physicians promises to have a greater representation of African Americans, according to Chiquita Collins, chief diversity officer for the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio.
– The next generation of physicians promises to have a greater representation of African Americans, according to Chiquita Collins, Ph.D. and the chief diversity officer for the Joe R. and“As a nation, the number of black or African American first-year students increased by 21%,” Collins said, also speaking as the chair of the group on diversity and inclusion for the American Association of Medical Colleges.
Yet, he said it was his white primary care physician specializing in internal medicine who inspired him to follow in her footsteps.However, he said, like so many others applying to medical school, “One of the greatest barriers to entry is the cost.” He said thankfully, the state of Texas has a system where students can apply to 10 different medical schools with one application, “But the fee is minimal compared to applying to schools within the United States outside of Texas.”
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