WE IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN GREATER AUSTIN
The mission of the Austin Black Physicians Association is multifaceted, reflecting a commitment to fostering a healthier and more equitable future for the African American community in Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas. The association’s overarching goal is to empower both current and future Black physicians to provide compassionate, human-centered care.
Educational Empowerment
The association aims to support, promote, and encourage the education of medical and premedical students within the African American community. This is achieved through the provision of scholarships and mentorship programs.
By investing in the educational pursuits of aspiring Black physicians, the association seeks to cultivate a pipeline of well-equipped healthcare professionals who are not only academically prepared but also socially and culturally conscious.
Community Partnerships to Address Health Disparities
The Austin Black Physicians Association recognizes the existence of health disparities that disproportionately affect the local African American community. To combat this, the association actively forges partnerships with like-minded stakeholders.
By collaborating with various organizations and institutions, the association works towards decreasing health disparities. This involves targeted efforts to address the root causes of these disparities, with the ultimate aim of fostering a more inclusive and accessible healthcare system.
Collaborative Engagement for Health and Wellness
The association is committed to creating collaborative avenues for engagement that contribute to the overall health and wellness of both the community and healthcare providers. This involves fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility for well-being.
By facilitating collaboration among healthcare professionals and community members, the association aims to create a holistic approach to health that goes beyond traditional medical practices. This may include initiatives such as health education programs, community events, and outreach efforts to promote preventive care and overall wellness.
Nonprofit Commitment
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Austin Black Physicians Association emphasizes its dedication to the health and education of the African American community. This status signifies a commitment to serving the public good and underscores the association’s focus on medical care, research, and diversity.
The nonprofit structure allows the association to operate with a mission-driven mindset, prioritizing social impact over financial gain.
JOIN US
ABPA provides multiple opportunities for our network of Black Physicians to get involved within the local community including physician membership engagement, fundraising campaign for student scholarships, student mentoring, and community health promotion activities.
ABPA PHYSICIANS
Serve your community by supporting our mission and inspiring the next generation of doctors by becoming a member and mentor via our organization.
Students
Our mentorship and scholarship programs help encourage and support the next generation of Black doctors.
Your Donation Can Make a Great Impact
Support our mission by making your contribution today. Know your dollars support real care and work needed in the Austin Community. Your invaluable support will help us:
- Help end health disparities in Austin
- Educate the community with health events and resources
- Support and care for Black Americans within the community
- Support and encourage the next generation of Black doctors
- Help students via scholarships to pay for testing that they could not easily afford
- And so much more
Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift today.