UNT HSC to host 'Black Men in White Coats' youth summit this weekend

The UNT Health Science Center is hosting a Black History Month event this weekend that aims to increase diversity and representation in healthcare.

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The campaign began in 2013 and holds several events across the country each year. It aims to inspire young people in underrepresented minority groups to consider careers in healthcare and support their success through mentorship and networking. Dr. Garth Graham, the director and global head of healthcare for Google and Youtube, will be the keynote speaker at the event on Saturday. The campaign's founder, Dr. Dale Okorodudu, will give an opening address at the beginning of the event. The BoykinZ, a performance groups, are set to perform.

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