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About The Dr. Timothy George Scholarship Program
In honor of our Scholarship Chair, founding Board member, colleague, and dear friend, the ABPA Board has unanimously voted to rename our scholarship program the Dr. Timothy George Scholarship.
Dr. George was passionate about providing underrepresented black students the opportunity to attend MCAT prep courses to help bolster minority representation in medicine.
The Austin Black Physicians Association is proud to offer scholarships for MCAT preparation courses.
In an effort to increase underrepresented minorities in U.S. Medical Schools, we intend to provide MCAT prep course certificates to those applicants who are chosen.
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- From a Black, African American, or African descent population
- 3rd or 4th-year student at a Texas college/university
- Post-graduate Texas resident
- Planning to take the MCAT in 2025
- Planning to attend medical school
Applications are now closed.
We Are Committed to Improving Health Disparities in the Black Community
At Austin Black Physicians Association, we empower current and future Black physicians to bring compassionate, human-centered care to our communities. Our approach to this mission is threefold:
- Support, promote, and encourage the mentorship of our medical and premedical students via scholarships and shadowing opportunities.
- Form partnerships with like-minded stakeholders to decrease health disparities that directly and adversely affect Austin, Texas, and our surrounding communities.
- Create collaborative avenues for engagement while attaining health and wellness for the community and health care providers.
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Our mission is to empower current and future Black physicians to provide compassionate, human-centered care in our communities. This reflects a commitment to fostering more equitable healthcare in the Greater Austin area, especially for Black families.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent instances of racial injustice have called special attention to a problem we have always known: the lives of African-Americans are being cut short both by health disparities rooted in systemic racism and police brutality. While there are multifaceted factors contributing to the health disparities, there is evidence to suggest that high levels of stress, poor access to health care (especially primary care), low-income status and chronic illness play vital roles in the increased risks associated with COVID-19 among this population. The limited demographic data available reveals that the coronavirus is infecting and killing Black Americans at a disproportionately high rate and much more information needs to be collected to inform public health efforts.
There are ABPA members on the front lines caring for patients, and we are grateful for their commitment and service during this historical crisis. At ABPA, we see ourselves as healers and advocates for our patients and our community. We envision a more just and equitable healthcare system where there are no barriers to access, all patients are treated fairly, and can expect equitable health outcomes. We invite you to join us in our mission.
