Johns Hopkins Makes History With All-Black Surgical Residency Class
In a major moment for medical diversity and inclusion, Johns Hopkins Hospital — one of the nation’s leading health systems — has welcomed its first all-Black cohort of surgical residents in the institution’s 140-plus-year history. This historic advancement reflects both increasing representation in medicine and intentional efforts to create equitable clinical pathways for Black physicians. (blavity.com)
The incoming class includes multiple Black surgeons beginning their residency training, marking a significant step toward closing long-standing racial representation gaps in one of the most competitive and high-stakes specialties in medicine…