2023 Future Healthcare Leaders Summit Video
For the second consecutive year, Summa Health was proud to present the Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit (formerly the Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit). Hear from the clinicians and students who attended as they explain why this event is so important to our community and the healthcare industry. “No matter how you look, no matter how you feel you are different, there is a place for you within the healthcare profession.”
About the Summit
In partnership with other local health systems, Summa Health recognizes that many patients across the United States, including Greater Akron, face health inequity. These inequities include a lack of access to care and thus suffering worse health outcomes from preventable and manageable conditions.
A well-studied strategy to reduce disparities is diversifying the healthcare workforce to improve the quality of care for all patients. To diversify the workforce, supportive services such as representation, access and mentorship are effective strategies for aspiring students.
The development of the Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit aligns with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s (ACGME) efforts to motivate, diversify, and engage the next generation of healthcare professionals.
What to Expect
Throughout the Summit, you will network with area physicians, learn more about a career in healthcare and participate in various interactive activities to stimulate your interest in medicine.
Summit Goals
The Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit aims to:
- Provide a behind-the-scenes look at training as a future physician to reinforce the importance of science.
- Connect students with community physicians from shared backgrounds and experiences.
- Promote greater individual health literacy and improved understanding of health maintenance and healthcare delivery.
Registration is Now Closed
2024 Sponsors
- Akron Marathon
- Akron RubberDucks
- Humana Healthy Horizons
Special thanks to the Women’s Board of Summa Health for their generous support of this event.
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact Dr. Yoleetah Ilodi at 330.375.4100, or Iriel Hopkins, System Director, Community Relations and Diversity, at 234.312.5259 or DiversityAdvisory@summahealth.org.
Once Summa Health confirms your intent to sponsor, Summa Foundation will send you an invoice for the amount of your sponsorship. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact Summa Foundation at 330.375.3159.
Resources
What is medical school?
Are you interested in learning more about medical school? Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Medicine is one of the best medical schools in Ohio.
The College of Medicine at NEOMED is in its fifth decade of developing physicians as transformational leaders. Many of their students focus on primary care in underserved areas, taking advantage of our impressive lineup of affiliated teaching hospitals and facilities tied to health systems and major universities.
Others are equally prepared in such specialties as surgery, pediatrics and psychiatry and are in demand by the world’s best health systems.
University of Akron
Before applying to medical school, you must receive a Bachelor’s degree. At the University of Akron, Pre-Medicine is an option to pursue your medical education. Read more information.
Kent State University
Summa Health
Summa Health is committed to improving the total health of the communities we serve through coordinated care and population health management. And as our community continues to change and evolve, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is more important than ever.
Are you interested in working in healthcare? Summa Health offers several career development programs. Find out more.
We welcome you to take a look at the job opportunities at Summa Health. Search our job listings.
Student National Medical Association
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
Akron Childrens Career Launch
Post-Event Survey
We'd love to hear what you thought about the Summit! Click the link below to provide your feedback.
Post-Event Survey