White Coats for Black Lives Explore Experiences of Black Alumni
White Coats for Black Lives (WC4BL), an MSU College of Human Medicine student group seeking social justice and health care equity for Black patients, is working to develop an alumni project to honor Black physicians. The group’s goal is to emphasize the importance of social activism as a necessary component to becoming a trustworthy physician within one’s community. Assistant Dean for Diversity and Cultural Initiatives and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development Lisa Lowery, MD, MPH, serves as the group’s faculty mentor. “WCBL’s mission—which includes dismantling racism in medicine and promoting the health, well-being, and self-determination of people of color—aligns well the our mission that includes promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people,” Dr. Lowery said. “Being a physician provides us with an opportunity to not just provide health care but to advocate and educate improving the lives of our patients and our communities.” Wisdom for future Spartan MDs The