JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 17, 2021) – “Black Men in White Coats,” a documentary film by Dr. Dale Okorodudu, is available to view at no charge for East Tennessee State University students, faculty and staff through 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.
According to Okorodudu, fewer Black men applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978, and Black men have the lowest life expectancy in the United States. Only 2% of American doctors are Black men. In his documentary, Okorodudu dissects the systemic barriers preventing Black men from becoming medical doctors and the consequences for society at large.
Click here to view the documentary.
Okorodudu will meet virtually with a discussion group for those who view the documentary. This meeting will take place Monday, March 1, from 6:30-8 p.m. Click here to register to attend the discussion group and receive the Zoom link.
The screening and discussion group meeting are sponsored by the Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students and Office of Medical Professions Advisement at ETSU.