african american physicians

Memoir of black American doctor Damon Tweedy about his experiences with racism and prejudice in the medical field. Tweedy writes about the scholarship he was given specifically to increase black enrollment in medical schools which was questioned by one of his professors, up to his experiences as a doctor dealing with the, he argues, prejudiced diagnosis that some diseases are "More common in blacks than in whites.".

Covers the early years, education, and war experiences of 104 African American physicians who volunteered their services during World War I. These 104 men joined the U.S. Army to care for the 40,000 men of the 92nd and 93rd Divisions, the Army's only Black combat units. The 93rd arrived in Europe to help the French fill the gaps in their decimated lines. The 92nd division came later and fought alongside the white American units. Some of these doctors rose to prominence, others died young or later succumbed to the economic and social challenges of the times.

Great scientific achievements, innovations, and inventions have been recorded in recent times and in the past by men and women of color.

"One doctor's passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of black Americans"--Publisher.

Chronicles the life of African-American physician and civil rights advocate Edward Craig Mazique, discussing his childhood, schooling, personal relationships, career achievements, and more.

Lila Giles Calloway finds her marriage and her moral fiber tested when her idyllic life with her husband is threatened by a series of startling events.

Contains over 1,500 biographies of African-Americans who have made contributions in the fields of science and medicine.

Examines the strained relationships between three doctors--friends who grew up together in the inner city of Newark, New Jersey--and their fathers; explores how the relations influenced each of their lives; and discusses how they reestablished bonds with their dads.

Examines the strained relationships between three doctors--friends who grew up together in the inner city of Newark, New Jersey--and their fathers; explores how the relations influenced each of their lives; and discusses how they reestablished bonds with their dads.

Tells the story of three friends from the inner city of Newark, New Jersey, who made a pact in high school to find a way to go to college and become doctors, and who overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve their goal, and inspire others.