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02/03/2026

The next generation of physicians is already rising. Through the HBCU Tethered Tour, we encourage students to see themselves in white coats, leading innovation, advancing equity, and shaping the future of medicine. Check out some of the universities we will be at this spring.

Interested in the HBCU Tethered Tour to come to your university? Let us know! Contact [email protected] and [email protected].

In 2026, Genentech celebrates 50 years of biotech leadership—and we’re honored to highlight this milestone throughout the HBCU Tethered Tour.

12/30/2025

Celebrating our 11th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

12/25/2025

12/01/2025

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ ​If your child is interested in becoming a doctor.
If your child is currently a high school student…
Then you should nominate them for the…
👉 Congress of Future Medical Leaders 👈

✅ It is for high-achieving high school students interested in medicine, science, and technology.

And it’s actually an unparalleled opportunity to put your child on the right track for a career in the medical field.

👉Tap below to learn more:

futuredocs.com/f1f

11/21/2025

The U.S. Department of Education is moving forward with a proposal to reclassify many professional degrees by significantly narrowing the definition of "professional degree programs" to a specific list of 11 programs.

This would exclude degrees in fields such as nursing, public health, social work, and physical therapy from being classified as professional, which will impact federal student loan eligibility and borrowing limits for students in those fields.

The proposed changes are part of a new student loan policy under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

The proposal would exclude degrees such as those in nursing (MSN, DNP), public health (MPH, DrPH), social work (MSW), physical therapy (DPT), physician assistant (PA), and occupational therapy (OTD), Speech- Language Pathology (SLP) among others.

The narrow definition would include only a specific list of 10 programs: pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, law, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, theology, and clinical psychology.

The Department of Education is expected to release a formal Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which will open a public comment period before the changes are finalized.

11/08/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7.

10/30/2025

Many people suffer from Sickle Cell Disease which disproportionately impacts children, adolescents, and young adults.
A new analysis provides a more complete picture of sickle cell disease mortality burden by combining disease prevalence data in different age groups and trends in overall survival when factoring in resulting secondary conditions.
When looking across all deaths, sickle cell disease is a leading cause of mortality in children

08/08/2025

⏰ Deadline Extended!

There's still time to apply for the 2025 ABC Medical Student Scholarships
Association of Black Cardiologists
Deadline to Apply: Aug. 17, 2025
Award Amount: 25 scholarships ($5,000 - $10,000 each)

Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship for Medical Students, named in honor of ABC Founder, Richard Allen Williams, MD, FACC, FAHA.

> Five (5) successful candidates will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support their academic journey to becoming cardiologists.

ABC/J&J MedTech Scholarship for Medical Students

> Through this partnership, $200,000 has been committed for tuition assistance. Twenty (20) scholarships at $10,000 each will support the enrollment and academic success of promising medical students.

08/04/2025

Today we highlight our partner in research Dr. Alexia Mays on her birthday.

Enjoy your special day Dr. Mays

08/02/2025

Join the May5Foundation for a day of learning ,unity and fun as you learn more about the signs, symptoms, and results of SCD and increase your understanding of its global impact!

The purpose of this day is to help increase public knowledge and raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the struggles sufferers and their families go through.

SCD affects millions of people around the world, including both adults and children. It is a potentially fatal disease and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is one of the main causes of premature death among children under the age of five in various African countries.

**Contact the May5Foundation for free vendor space and sponsorship availability **
[email protected]

07/24/2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the leadership of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced a major initiative to begin reforming the organ transplant system following an investigation by its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that revealed disturbing practices by a major organ procurement organization.“Our findings show that hospitals allowed the organ procurement process to begin when patients showed signs of life, and this is horrifying,” Secretary Kennedy said. “The organ procurement organizations that coordinate access to transplants will be held accountable. The entire system must be fixed to ensure that every potential donor’s life is treated with the sanctity it deserves.”

HHS Accessibility & Section 508

07/24/2025

Blood Donors are the Real Superheroes.

Everyday is a good day for a Blood Drive!

Join us during Amaysing Weekend at our Blood Drive.

August 8 & 9, 2025
10am-4pm
2700 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas